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Photograph the Orionids with this Canon EOS R5 Mark II and lens bundle — now $574 off from Walmart

Increase your chances of capturing a photograph of one of the Orionid meteors with one of our best Canon cameras, the Canon EOS R5 II. The shower peaks on the night of Oct. 20 and comes at the same time as the new moon for great viewing conditions. This deal from Walmart is offering the R5 Mark II with a versatile RF 24-105mm f/4 lens for just $4925, a huge $574 saving on the retail price. This…
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SpaceX targeting Oct. 13 for next Starship megarocket launch

SpaceX’s Starship megarocket will fly again less than two weeks from now, if all goes according to plan. SpaceX announced on Monday (Sept. 29) that it’s targeting Oct. 13 for Starship Flight 11, which will be the final launch of the vehicle’s current…
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Canon EOS R50 V review

The Canon EOS R50 V is an attempt to capture content creators such as vloggers in addition to Canon’s core photographer audience. With the uplift in people making podcasts, vlogs, and personal YouTube channels, it’s no surprise. Unlike expensive, top-end EOS R models, such as the full-frame EOS R1, however, the R50 V incorporates the smaller APS-C-sized sensor typically found in…
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Secrets of ancient life on Earth may live in Japan's hot springs

Some 2.3 billion years ago, the Earth would have been unrecognizable to us. At that time, ancient microorganisms were the dominant life form; there were no animals, no plant life, and certainly no humans. But then, something changed. Oxygen-producing cyanobacteria triggered…
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Why 2025's Harvest Moon is a rare October full moon

Our next full moon will occur on Oct. 6, and it will be a somewhat special one for those living in the Northern Hemisphere in that it will also carry the title of “Harvest Moon.” The moon officially turns full when it reaches that spot in the sky opposite (180 degrees) to the sun in the sky and this moment will occur on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 03:48 GMT (which corresponds to 11:48 p.m. EDT…
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Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE lens review

When you’re shooting subjects such as the night sky, the ability to resolve fine detail while also pushing camera settings to the limit is essential. This is why professional prime lenses can be the perfect options for astrophotographers, and the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB…
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Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM lens review

85mm prime lenses are highly regarded for their excellent image quality and fast maximum apertures. This makes them a popular choice for different types of photography because of the focal length they provide alongside fast maximum apertures. This makes it an attractive lens for astrophotographers who require a short telephoto lens for capturing the night sky. The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM is…
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