There are many apps for astronomy, each with a slightly different focus or features, but for beginners, Star Walk 2 is great choice. Available on iPhone and Android, Star Walk 2 is free with ads ...

This free, AI-powered smartphone tool, developed by an astronomy educator, is designed to make astrophotography easy and ...

Read more below Best budget telescope Best budget telescope The Celestron Inspire 100AZ is a great beginner scope for anyone just getting started with astronomy, it comes with a variety of ...

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Jamie Carter is a freelance journalist and regular Live Science contributor based in Cardiff, U.K. He is the author of A Stargazing Program For Beginners and lectures on astronomy and the natural ...