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Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes show 2 sides of star cluster duo | Space photo of the day for July 10, 2025

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 11:00am
In a combined image from the two space telescopes, two star clusters shine in the darkness of space.
Categories: Astronomy

Only $51! Last chance to grab this beginner telescope for great views of the full moon

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 10:20am
Perfect for families and kids — the Celestron Powerseeker 50AZ is now only $51, allowing you to enjoy views of the night sky without breaking the bank.
Categories: Astronomy

Trump names Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as interim NASA administrator

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 9:42am
Trump abruptly announced the appointment of Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy as acting NASA Administrator as the U.S. Senate reviews the space agency's proposed budget.
Categories: Astronomy

Are you a Canon fan? These anti-Prime deals save you hundreds off top models including R8, R5 II and R6 II

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 9:21am
Walmart is serving up some hot anti-Prime Day deals on Canon EOS R cameras with hundreds of dollars off the best models!
Categories: Astronomy

Why scientists are so excited about the newfound interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (op-ed)

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 9:00am
The scientific and cultural impact of 3I/ATLAS over the coming months and years will serve as an exemplar of what astronomy can learn and why it matters.
Categories: Astronomy

Did you feel it? Earth just had one of its shortest days ever and 2 more are coming

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 8:00am
As Earth spins faster than it has in decades, atomic clocks are catching the difference, and shorter days are on the horizon.
Categories: Astronomy

Cheapest ever! Feel the force with 20% off this stunning Lego Star Wars C-3PO set, its lowest ever price

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 7:00am
Has the price put you off this seriously cool Lego Star Wars C-3PO? Save a fantastic $28 on this set for Prime Day, the cheapest it's ever been.
Categories: Astronomy

Lego Thanos-snapped this awesome Avengers set away, but Amazon has blipped it back for Prime Day

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 6:25am
$37 off for Prime Day, this Lego Avengers set is an action-packed reminder of when the MCU was good. But you'll have to move fast if you want to claim it!
Categories: Astronomy

July full moon 2025 rises tonight: Everything you need to know about the low-riding 'Buck Moon'

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 6:00am
The 'Buck Moon' will be the farthest full moon from the sun in 2025.
Categories: Astronomy

We loved this star projector for kids and now it's 37% off for Prime Day

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 4:24am
The Govee Star Light Projector is the best overall star projector for kids, and it excels in environments with background noise — now 37% off for Prime Day.
Categories: Astronomy

Spotted! All the best hidden binocular deals this Amazon Prime Day!

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 4:21am
Many top binoculars from Nikon, Canon and Bushnell are on sale for cheap this Amazon Prime Day.
Categories: Astronomy

My go-to pair of budget binoculars are now even cheaper this Prime Day

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 11:00pm
Explore the night sky with your family — Get the Celestron Cometron 7x50 binoculars for less than $35 this Amazon Prime Day.
Categories: Astronomy

The perfect binoculars for casual stargazing are now under $100 for Amazon Prime Day

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 6:00pm
Grab the Nikon Prostaff P3 10x42 binoculars for $50 savings in this Amazon Prime Day deal!
Categories: Astronomy

Private Ax-4 astronauts aboard ISS are filling their time with science, views of Earth and pierogis (video)

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 6:00pm
As the Axiom-4 mission approaches its two-week mark before returning to Earth, the private space mission crew discusses science and pierogis.
Categories: Astronomy

Scientists discover ice in space isn't like water on Earth after all

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 5:00pm
Scientists had assumed that the ice in space was purely amorphous, but new experiments show it can have a partly crystalline structure similar to ice on Earth.
Categories: Astronomy

NASA's asteroid-crash Earth defense tactic has a complication — DART ejected large boulders into space

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 4:10pm
"You can think of it as a cosmic pool game. We might miss the pocket if we don't consider all the variables."
Categories: Astronomy

Smart telescope, smarter deal — save $600 off the Unistellar eQuinox 2

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 4:00pm
Grab the Unistellar eQuinox 2 (the best smart telescope) for $2199 in this anti-Prime Day deal from BH Photo and Video
Categories: Astronomy

Astronomers trace mysterious blast of X-rays to 'Die Hard' star that refuses to perish (video)

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 2:00pm
Astronomers have traced a mysterious blast of X-rays to a star that, like a cosmic action hero, just refused to die.
Categories: Astronomy

This is the star projector I’d pick for perfect views of the night sky

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 1:00pm
One of the best star projectors, the Pococo Galaxy Star projector, has 24% off this Amazon Prime Day.
Categories: Astronomy

Every living former NASA science chief opposes Trump's proposed budget cuts in letter to Congress

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 1:00pm
The letter warns that the proposed FY2026 budget would halt dozens of missions, gut future programs and threaten U.S. leadership in space science.
Categories: Astronomy