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What it was like to experience the 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on Easter Island

A few hundred eclipse chasers flocked to Chile's Rapa Nui to see annularity from the home of the mysterious moai.

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In photos: Annular solar eclipse 2024 delights with stunning 'ring of fire' display

On Oct. 2, an annular solar eclipse turned the sun into an impressive "ring of fire." Here are some of the best photos of the dramatic display.

Space

Annular solar eclipse 2024 wows skywatchers with 'ring of fire' over Easter Island & South America (videos, photos)

On Wednesday (Oct. 2), an annular eclipse swept over the Pacific Ocean, Chile, and Argentina, wowing skywatchers who were on hand to catch the "ring of fire" in all of its glory.

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Beaverlab Finder TW2 review: a budget telescope with a novelty astrophotography feature

This inexpensive small refractor comes with a bolt-on camera and app for taking images of the moon and sun, but it's no smart telescope

Why I'm going to Easter Island for the 'ring of fire' annular solar eclipse

The world's most remote island, where moai stand and stare at the stars, will experience an annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024. For one eclipse-chaser, it's unmissable.

Space

BeaverLAB Finder TW2 telescope review: this all-in-one astrophotography rig is not what it seems

A poor build quality and a basic camera makes this telescope anything but smart

Digital Camera World

Where can I see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026?

The total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, will pass over parts of Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Spain.

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Unistellar Odyssey review: this smart telescope replaces an eyepiece with a camera sensor for exquisite urban astrophotography

A compact and relatively affordable serious, smart telescope with high-end features.

Digital Camera World

Unistellar Odyssey review: high-tech stargazing without the hassle

The mid-range Unistellar Odyssey smart telescope is about getting a better value experience than budget models without spending big on luxury features

Zwo Seestar S50 review: affordable smart telescope for sky photography anywhere

Keenly priced and easy to use, the Zwo's Seestar S50 is a brilliant beginner option for budding astronomers

Unistellar Odyssey Pro review: rip through light pollution and make deep-sky and solar system astrophotography easy

Smaller, more affordable, and easier to use than other smart telescopes, this travel-friendly addition adds solar system imaging and a Nikon eyepiece

Digital Camera World

Unistellar Odyssey Pro review: luxe smart telescope that delivers stunning night sky views

The high-end Unistellar Odyssey Pro is a super-smart telescope that makes exploring the night sky easy, even from a light-polluted backyard or balcony.

No, a 'planetary parade' will not be visible from Earth on June 3. Here's what you can really see.

Despite a flurry of online reports about a "planetary parade" of six worlds aligning on June 3, only two planets will be clearly visible from Earth. (And they've been visible all month.)

LiveScience

Where will the 2027 total solar eclipse on Aug. 2 be visible?

A total solar eclipse on Aug 2, 2027, will be visible across southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Find out more about where to see the 'eclipse of the century' in our guide.

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Vaonis Vespera II review: an ideal smart telescope for astrophotography beginners and advanced amateurs alike

The Vaonis Vespera II’s upgraded features help make it a hugely enjoyable and rewarding smart telescope that works well even in light pollution

Vaonis Vespera II review: A slick smart telescope that easily beats light pollution

If you want to effortlessly explore astrophotography and astronomy from a light-polluted city, the all-in-one Vaonis Vespera II is for you

Space

Total solar eclipse 2027: A complete guide to the 'eclipse of the century'

Discover the 'eclipse of the century' with this comprehensive total solar eclipse 2027 guide. Find out where to see it, the timings of totality and possible weather conditions for key locations.

Space

Where can I see the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 2, 2024?

The path of annularity on Oct. 2, 2024, passes through the Pacific Ocean and South America. View detailed maps of where the eclipse will be visible here.

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ZWO Seestar S50 review: bringing smart telescopes to the masses

A breakthrough product among would-be astrophotographers, the Seestar’s grab-and-go design is backed up by some intruiging images

Space

Eclipse expert Jamie Carter wins media award for extensive solar eclipse coverage

We spoke to Jamie Carter about winning the award and his plans for future solar eclipses.

Space

Top total solar eclipses to look out for over the next decade

We explore seven of the best solar eclipses to look out for over the next 10 years.

Space

What it was like to chase totality in South Texas

Chasing eclipses in South Texas meant dealing with lots of hurdles, yes, but also lots of gratitude.

Digital Camera World

These are my 7 top tips for successfully photographing Antelope Canyon

The famous slot canyon in Arizona requires careful planning, quick thinking and agile equipment.

I swapped my sleep setup to bamboo and memory foam – here’s what it was like

Memory foam pillows and bamboo bedding make for an on-trend change to a sleep routine. Here’s what it’s like to go for 100% alternative fabrics...

Digital Camera World

Chaco Canyon: why, how and when to photograph New Mexico's 'lost city' in the sand

The ultimate guide to capturing the 'great houses' and iconic petroglyphs of the Ancestral Puebloan city from the 9th to 12th centuries.

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