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• Celestron's powerful SkyMaster 18-40x80 binoculars are $50 off this Black Friday

  25-11-2022 23:45 via space.com
  
  The Celestron SkyMaster 18-40x80 binoculars are 22% off this Black Friday, offering a savings of $50 on a pair of skywatching binoculars that will have you gazing deep into space.
  
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• Celestron's powerful Skymaster 18-40x80 binoculars are $48 off this Black Friday

  25-11-2022 23:45 via space.com
  
  The Celestron Skymaster 18-40x80 binoculars are 22% off this Black Friday, offering a savings of $48 on a pair of skywatching binoculars that will have you gazing deep into space
  
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• 26 Nov 2022 (2 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  25-11-2022 23:31 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• Artemis 1's Orion spacecraft enters orbit around the moon

  25-11-2022 23:28 via space.com
  
  NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft arrived in orbit around the moon on Friday afternoon (Nov. 25) after acing an 88-second engine burn.
  
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• Save $70 on this Lego Star Wars Republic Gunship this Black Friday

  25-11-2022 23:19 via space.com
  
  The Lego Star Wars Republic Gunship is on a snazzy deal at Zavvi for just $329.99.
  
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• Save a massive $760 Black Friday off this Autel EVO II V2 Pro drone bundle

  25-11-2022 23:00 via space.com
  
  Adorama is selling the industry-leading Autel EVO II V2 Pro drone for $1739 in their Black Friday sale.
  
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• 26 Nov 2022 (3 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  25-11-2022 22:34 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• Beam up the Playmobil Star Trek USS Enterprise and save over $150 for Black Friday

  25-11-2022 22:25 via space.com
  
  Playmobil's faithful recreation of the U.S.S. Enterprise from Star Trek: The Original Series is marked down over $150 this Black Friday.
  
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• 26 Nov 2022 (4 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  25-11-2022 21:31 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 40% off the 3 Legged Thing Punks Corey tripod

  25-11-2022 21:05 via space.com
  
  Save $80 on Corey, the most compact entry-level tripod from 3 Legged Thing's Punks Range.
  
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• $400 off the Nikon Z7 II this Black Friday

  25-11-2022 21:01 via space.com
  
  $400 off the extremely capable and versatile Nikon Z7 II full-frame mirrorless camera at B&H this Black Friday.
  
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• Artemis 1 flies away from the launch pad in epic Orion spacecraft video

  25-11-2022 21:00 via space.com
  
  The Artemis 1 launch on Nov. 16 cataloged fresh footage of the launch pad down below, receding as NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket flew into space over a dark pad.
  
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• Watch Indian rocket launch ocean-studying satellite early Saturday

  25-11-2022 20:58 via space.com
  
  An Indian PSLV rocket is scheduled to launch an ocean-observing satellite and eight tiny ride-along spacecraft early Saturday (Nov. 26), and you can watch the action live.
  
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• Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM lens now reduced to under $2000 this Black Friday

  25-11-2022 20:55 via space.com
  
  The perfect camera lens for astrophotography, the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM is now $400 off with this Black Friday deal over at B&H.
  
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• 26 Nov 2022 (5 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  25-11-2022 20:47 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• Save over $500 on the Panasonic Lumix GH6 with this Black Friday deal

  25-11-2022 20:30 via space.com
  
  The Panasonic Lumix GH6 has been marked down over $500 for Black Friday 2022, making it easier than ever to get professional-quality photos without breaking the budget.
  
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• The Lego Guardians of the Galaxy advent calendar is up to 47% off for Black Friday

  25-11-2022 20:11 via space.com
  
  Amazon is offering 47% off the Lego Guardians of the Galaxy advent calendar for Black Friday, just in time for December.
  
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• Crimson Dawn's Lady Qi'ra slays the Sith in Marvel Comics' 'Star Wars: Hidden Empire'

  25-11-2022 20:00 via space.com
  
  Marvel Comics unleashed the new five-issue miniseries, "Star Wars: Hidden Empire," on Nov. 16.
  
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• 26 Nov 2022 (6 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  25-11-2022 19:45 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• Mars helicopter Ingenuity aces 1st flight after major software update

  25-11-2022 19:28 via space.com
  
  NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity has performed its shortest flight ever, the first after a major software update that will allow the chopper to land more safely and navigate over rugged terrain.
  
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• SpaceX to launch Japanese moon lander, UAE rover on Nov. 30

  25-11-2022 19:21 via space.com
  
  Tokyo-based ispace aims to pull off the first-ever soft landing on the moon by a private company — and its Hakuto-R lander will deploy a UAE rover, if all goes to plan.
  
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• Save $200 on the Canon EOS R6 camera this Black Friday

  25-11-2022 19:14 via space.com
  
  One of the very best mirrorless cameras, the Canon EOS R6, is now $200 off in this Black Friday camera deal.
  
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• Get these free rewards from Lego's Black Friday sale while shopping for Star Wars deals

  25-11-2022 19:00 via space.com
  
  If you've been waiting for Black Friday to save on Lego Star Wars gifts, you can also get free rewards from Lego and its VIP Rewards program.
  
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• 26 Nov 2022 (7 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  25-11-2022 18:53 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 26 Nov 2022 (8 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  25-11-2022 17:55 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• Save up to $170 on Elegoo Saturn models with these Black Friday 3D printer deals

  25-11-2022 17:39 via space.com
  
  Whether it's prototyping or printing out models, this trio of Elegoo 3D resin printer offer performance and quality at knock-down prices.
  
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• Failed spacesuit pump aborts planned Russian spacewalk at space station

  25-11-2022 17:09 via space.com
  
  A scheduled spacewalk outside of the International Space Station was aborted on Friday (Nov. 25), after a problem was discovered with one of the two Russian cosmonauts' spacesuits.
  
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• 26 Nov 2022 (9 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  25-11-2022 17:07 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• Crush the Decepticons with $30 off this Lego Optimus Prime set

  25-11-2022 17:05 via space.com
  
  Transform and roll out with this imposing Lego Optimus Prime model, now $149.99 in Walmart's Black Friday Lego sale.
  
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• Celestron Travel Scope 70 now under $100 for Black Friday

  25-11-2022 16:42 via space.com
  
  The Celestron Travel Scope 70 is a great way to jump into skywatching at a great price, and makes for a perfect telescope for on-the-go stargazing adventures.
  
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• Save 30% on the Mandalorian's iconic Razor Crest Lego set this Black Friday

  25-11-2022 16:33 via space.com
  
  Save 30% on the Razor Crest and 20% off Boba Fett’s Starship with these Black Friday Lego Star Wars deals.
  
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• A huge Black Friday saving the Celestron Nature DX 8x42 is now just $89.99

  25-11-2022 16:21 via space.com
  
  Birdwatchers love these popular binoculars, they are a steal at the bargain price of $89.99.
  
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• NASA asteroid smallsats stranded by Psyche delay

  25-11-2022 16:00 via space.com
  
  NASA has removed the twin Janus smallsats from the Psyche asteroid mission after launch delays meant Janus would not be able to meet its science goals.
  
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• 26 Nov 2022 (10 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  25-11-2022 15:59 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• $50 off the Canon 8x20IS binoculars plus a free gift

  25-11-2022 15:40 via space.com
  
  Leave your tripod at home and use Canon's leading IS (image stabilizing) technology binoculars instead. Save $50 for Black Friday and get a free harness strap.
  
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• Save up to $220 on the DJI Mini 3 Pro & FPV drones in Black Friday DJI drone deals

  25-11-2022 15:15 via space.com
  
  We tested the DJI Mini 3 pro and loved it, and the Fly More combo is $220 off at Adorama in the Black Friday sales.
  
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• Sony A7R IVA camera bundle was $3498, now $2998 at Walmart

  25-11-2022 15:00 via space.com
  
  This is the best Black Friday camera deal we've seen so far on Sony cameras and it comes bundled with loads of accessories to get you started.
  
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• Astronomers trace 84 bright blasts to colliding stars in ancient galaxies

  25-11-2022 15:00 via space.com
  
  Astronomers have traced mysterious short gamma-ray bursts back to active star-forming galaxies in the distant early universe.
  
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• 26 Nov 2022 (11 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  25-11-2022 14:38 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• Should you buy the DJI Mavic Mini 2 in the Black Friday sale?

  25-11-2022 14:30 via space.com
  
  With a newly released successor and Black Friday discounts available, now could be the best time to pick up the DJI Mavic Mini 2.
  
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• Gaze into the heavens with this Celestron Black Friday deal

  25-11-2022 14:14 via space.com
  
  Get $50 off the Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ telescope this Black Friday with this coupon on an already-discounted price.
  
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• Finish the fight with this Black Friday Nerf Halo MA40 blaster deal

  25-11-2022 14:05 via space.com
  
  Master Chief, you mind telling me what you're doing on Amazon? Sir, buying this Nerf blaster at 40% off.
  
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• 26 Nov 2022 (12 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  25-11-2022 13:41 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• Peacock Black Friday deal: Get Peacock for just $1 per month for a full year

  25-11-2022 12:59 via space.com
  
  Save big on Peacock with 80% off the streaming service and watch sci-fi shows like Battlestar Galactica.
  
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• 26 Nov 2022 (13 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  25-11-2022 12:37 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• Watch Artemis 1's Orion spacecraft enter lunar orbit Friday

  25-11-2022 12:00 via space.com
  
  NASA's Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft will arrive in orbit around the moon on Friday afternoon (Nov. 25), and you can watch the milestone moment live.
  
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• Dance off, bro! Save 20% on these two Lego Guardians of the Galaxy sets this Black Friday

  25-11-2022 12:00 via space.com
  
  These two Lego Guardians of the Galaxy sets are 20% off for Black Friday so you can save up to $32.
  
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• China tests novel 'lobster eye' X-ray telescope for observing cosmic events

  25-11-2022 12:00 via space.com
  
  A novel "lobster eye" telescope aboard a small Chinese satellite has delivered its first images, paving the way for more complex future missions using its technology.
  
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• 26 Nov 2022 (14 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  25-11-2022 11:36 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 26 Nov 2022 (15 hours away): The Moon at perigee

  25-11-2022 10:42 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon appears large as it makes its closest approach to the Earth.
  
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