Make the most of long nights with this month’s new astronomy products

Check out Astronomy’s latest recommendations: A new ToupTek guide scope, an astroimaging encyclopedia, and handy binoculars from Celestron. | Published: November 5, 2026 The core of the Milky Way peeks through a break in the clouds above the rim of Volcán San Antonio, a dormant volcano in Fuencaliente on La Palma in Spain’s Canary Islands, on Aug. 16, 2026. Credit: Chirag Upreti GS-100AR/AC High-Precision Guide Scope Credit: ToupTek Astro ToupTekHangzhou, China The GS-100AR/AC High-Precision Guide Scope is a guide scope, a wide-field imaging system, and a visual instrument. Its apochromatic design produces a flat 1-inch image circle and reduces purple fringing seen in earlier models. With a choice of rack-and-pinion or Crayford focusers, it offers flexibility for a range of setups. $179+86-180-5878-0750+86-571-8810-2638www.touptekastro.com The Astrophotographer’s Universe Credit: Charles Bracken Charles BrackenPipersville, Pennsylvania The Astrophotographer’s Universe is a 728-page, 6-pound hardcover encyclopedia of deep-sky imaging targets. It covers over 1,700 objects across the NGC, IC, Sharpless, RCW, vdB, Abell, SNR G, CG, Barnard, and LBN/LDN catalogs. An accompanying iOS app lets users explore the night sky from their phone, tablet, or computer. $69.95deepskyprimer@gmail.comdigitalstars.wordpress.com The SkyMaster Gemini 2×40 Binoculars Credit: Celestron CelestronTorrance, California The SkyMaster Gemini 2×40 Binoculars can take in whole constellations thanks to its 24° field of view. The modest 2x magnification is perfect for monitoring meteor showers and catching comets. With a simple, compact, tripod-adaptable design, these can be carried in your pocket for concerts or to go hands-free for a night under the stars. $129.951-310-803-5955www.celestron.com