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"We've been waiting for this to happen." For the first time, NASA scientists detected what happens before a supernova explodes – and it's all thanks to old photos
NEWS Researchers used James Webb Telescope images to identify the star, which went supernova 40 million years ago
Nikon expands Monarch M5 line with lightweight 10x50 and 12x50 powerhouses
News Monarch M5 grows up: Nikon adds immersive 50mm options for 2026
The best telescopes for astrophotography and stargazing in 2026
Buyers' guide Study or shoot the cosmos close up, with the best telescopes for astrophotography and stargazing.
Nikon refreshes its classic porro binocular line – Action by name, practical by nature
News Nikon replaces aculon with action, bringing modern updates to affordable optics
NASA to launch new space telescope with “mind-boggling” 288MP camera
News The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch in May 2027 with a 288MP camera, will “unveil the cosmos to the edge of the observable universe”
The best Nikon binoculars
Buying Guide Decided Nikon is the binocular manufacturer for you, but befuddled by its dizzying amount of options? Let our buyer’s guide to the best Nikon binos be the balm you need
The world’s smallest stabilised scope: Kite Stabi One offers rock-steady 10x viewing while being smaller than your phone
News Kite Optics shrinks image stabilization to pocket size with the new Stabi One monocular
The best loupes for photographers in 2026: powerful magnification to reveal the smallest details
Buying Guide Typically more powerful than magnifying glasses, these specialist optical tools enable you to see incredibly fine levels of detail
