Jamie Carter
Jamie is a freelance journalist, copywriter and author with 20 years' experience. He's written journalism for over 50 publications and websites and, when he's not writing, spending most of his time travelling – putting the latest travel tech through its paces.
Latest articles by Jamie Carter
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EcoFlow RiverMax portable power station review: versatile hub for camping
The EcoFlow River Max portable power station is insanely fast to charge at home and can even run TVs and home appliances
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Celestron Skymaster Pro 20x80 binoculars review
The Celestron Skymaster Pro 20x80 binoculars offering incredible immersive views of the deep sky, and are a travel-friendly alternative to a telescope. Here's our review
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Vortex Crossfire HD 10x50 binoculars review
The Vortex Crossfire HD 10x50 binoculars offer a rugged build, super-sharp and colourful views and a useful chest harness. Here's our review
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Which telescope is best for viewing planets?
The planets are the first thing most beginners want to see up close, but you'll need a 'slow' telescope to get the best views. Here's how to find the right telescope for viewing planets
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Which telescope is best for viewing galaxies?
Seeing outside of the Milky Way requires a 'fast' telescope. Here's what you need to know about which telescope is best for observing galaxies
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How far can a telescope see?
From nearby stars to distant galaxies, exactly how far a telescope can see into the cosmos depends on a lot of different factors. We break it down
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What can you see with a 90mm telescope?
Will a small telescope like this let you see the Moon? What about planets, galaxies and nebulae? Here's what you can hope to see with a 90mm/3.5-inch telescope
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3 telescope setup mistakes everyone makes
Are you using your telescope correctly? Here are some mistakes to avoid
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3 mistakes everyone makes when using a telescope
Not getting the results you expected from your astronomical adventures? Learn what not to do and you’ll be halfway to the stars
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Goal Zero Nomad 20 solar charger review
A highly portable solar panel ideal for camping, hiking and a great outdoors, the Goal Zero Nomad 20 can charge anything with USB and more besides
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Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 binoculars: a great all-rounder with next-level optics
The Celestron Nature DX ED 12x50 binoculars take travel, dawn safari drives and late-night stargazing in their stride with top-class glass in a compact design
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7 quick hacks to improve your stargazing
Not seeing enough stars? Here’s how to get more from the night sky
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3 mistakes everyone makes when choosing a telescope
Don't rush into getting a telescope; here's what you need to know if you want to get the best out of the night sky
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Mojawa Mojo1 review: a bass-heavy bone conduction headset
The Mojawa Mojo1 is almost as impressive as the market leaders on the bone conduction headset market. Here's our review
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Shokz OpenRun review: the lightest bone conduction headset for running and more
Formerly known as the AfterShokz Aeropex, the Shokz OpenRun is flexible, durable and great value. Here's our review
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Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ telescope review
The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Newtonian reflector telescope uses a planetarium app to find heavenly bodies, but targeting it is a surprisingly manual affair. Here's our review
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BioLite SolarPanel10+ review: a reliable solar panel-meets-portable battery
With a solar panel that harvests energy for its built-in portable battery the BioLite SolarPanel10+ quickly refuels your tech when you need it
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Vaonis Stellina smart telescope review
The Vaonis Stellina is an automated camera-telescope that does away with an eyepiece and solves the light pollution problem. Here's our review
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Unistellar eVscope eQuinox smart telescope review
The Unistellar eVscope eQuinox smart telescope lets you marvel at heavenly bodies, even in light-polluted night skies. Here's our review
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What to aim your telescope at: your guide to exploring the night sky
From the Moon and planets to star clusters and nebulae, here's what to point a 3" or 4" telescope at from the Northern Hemisphere
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How to set up a telescope for observing the night sky
Getting started with stargazing? Here's how to set up your telescope properly
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Xiaomi M365 Pro vs Xiaomi Pro 2: what's the difference?
The Xiaomi Pro 2 flagship is a slightly more refined version of its iconic original Xiaomi M365 Pro, but is it worth the upgrade?
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Pure Air vs Pure Air Pro: which is best for you?
Both the Pure Air and Pure Air Pro are rain-proof and fast-charging, but which two-wheeler is the best electric scooter for you?
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Xiaomi M365 vs Xiaomi M365 Pro: what is the difference?
Find out how Xiaomi’s iconic Xiaomi M365 matches up to the more premium Xiaomi M365 Pro in the battle to be the best electric scooter
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