Don't miss the stars of the 'Summer Triangle' twinkle with the Milky Way after sunset

A trio of bright stars can be seen forming a triangle in the night sky framed by the dark silhouettes of trees. The glowing band of the Milky Way can be seen passing through the formation, as can countless dimmer stars.

The nights surrounding Aug. 29 are a great time to spot the stars of the famous 'Summer Triangle' asterism, bisected by the glowing band of the Milky Way, with an early-setting crescent moon providing a perfect setting for the stellar hunt.

Celestron Nature DX 12x56

(Image credit: Jason Parnell-Brookes)

If you're looking for an affordable pair of binoculars for stargazing, the Celestron Nature DX 12x56 are a good option. They feature excellent build quality, close focussing, good magnification (12x) and a large aperture (56mm). We reviewed the Celestron Nature DX 12x56 and rated them very highly.