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Omegon 2 x 54 wide-field binoculars Multi-coating and blackened lens edges prevent reflections to ensure a clean untroubled field. Galilean binoculars go all of the way back to, well, the

The extraordinary Ring Nebula (Messier 57), showing off its multilayered form. Image: Bob Fera. Messier 57, more famously known as the Ring Nebula, graces the constellation Lyra as one of

The “Hubble tension” refers to a long-standing discrepancy in measurements of the universe’s expansion rate — specifically, between values calculated from nearby observations (like Cepheid variable stars and Type Ia

The vast, magnificent universe of stars, galaxies, and time itself has an expiration date—and it may come far sooner than once thought. A team of Dutch researchers from Radboud University

Messier 51, universally known as the Whirlpool Galaxy is one of the most photogenic galaxies of all The sheer magnificence of Messier 51 is apparent is this stunning image. Image:

A spectacular cosmic event is on the horizon: a rare nova explosion so bright that it will be visible to the naked eye. A red giant and a white dwarf

Saturn’s iconic rings are set to seemingly vanish from view this weekend as they align edge-on with Earth for the first time since 2009. This rare phenomenon, known as the

In recent times, our work in the fusion lab has kept us exceptionally busy, leaving little time to keep our videos up to date with the many ways the Big

In an age where space exploration often feels reserved for scientists and astronauts, National Geographics The Atlas of Moons seeks to bridge the gap between complex astronomical data and public

Ingenuity, the little helicopter that could, has undeniably proven that a helicopter can operate on another planet. Over the course of 72 flights, this resilient little quadcopter captured the imagination