Chris is a freelance journalist who, aside from covering games and gaming-related tech, has a taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic. As well as Space.com, you can find his work at The Escapist, GameSpew (where he’s the morning news writer) and more. You can follow him on Twitter @MarmaladeBus.
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Deals The 9023-piece Lego Star Wars UCS Death Star is a galaxy-shattering £135 off in Amazon UK's Spring Deal Days sale, but hurry! Stock is already running low.

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Buying Guide Get the best Canon lenses for your Canon camera, including wide-angle, f/1.4 aperture and zoom options for different styles of astrophotography.

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Deals The DJI Mini 5 Pro is the best sub-250g drone ever made and now $500 off at Amazon; this Fly More Combo bundle packs in extra batteries, an LCD remote and more!

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The best star projectors under $100 offer genuine quality at a more affordable price, so you can bring the wonders of the night sky into your room.

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Deals Can't wait for Spider-Man: Brand New Day? Make the wait a little less painful, with 20% off this seriously super Lego Marvel Iron Spider-Man Bust.

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Deals This Lego Star Wars AT-AT walker only debuted in January 2026 and you can already save 5% on this shelf-sized but still seriously impressive set.

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Buying Guide We have rounded up the best lenses for astrophotography so you can capture detailed night sky shots with crystal clear stars.

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From spaghettified convicts to doomed interplanetary liners, these space movies really pile on the misery.

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Deals Whether you're a beginner or a pro, get ready to save big money on cameras. We've rounded up the best camera deals, from big names like Sony, Canon and Nikon, ready to save you hundreds.

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Sick of missing out on the best of British sci-fi, just because you're in the US? With a VPN, you can beat geo-blocking and catch shows like 'The War Between The Land And The Sea' without limits.

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Buying Guide Whether you're night-trekking or skywatching, the best flashlights are just what you need to illuminate your equipment and keep your evening accident free.

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Looking to take off with a new hobby? We have rounded up the best deals on model rockets and accessories, to keep you flying high in 2026.

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Buying Guide The best binoculars for kids provide closer views and are designed to be convenient for smaller hands and faces.

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Buying Guide We've rounded up the best compact binoculars, taking into account their build quality, visuals, and how compact they are.

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An impressive display piece for Lego-loving space fans who want to commemorate the legacy of this iconic post-Space Race vessel.

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From space slugs to lunar cemeteries, these movies, games, and books show that the undead can arrive from above, as well as below.

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Black Friday offers massive discounts on a host of products, but you don't have to wait until the next one to save big. From Boxing Day to Prime Day 2026, we investigate which is the next best sales event.

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Deals Are you behind on your holiday shopping or holding out for some final pre-Christmas bargains? From telescopes to monoculars, we've rounded up the best last-minute savings on optical equipment.

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Deals Whether you're buying for yourself or hunting for a gift for a keen astrophotographer, there's still time to save hundreds with these last-minute deals on cameras and lenses.

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Deals Stuck for a small gift for a skywatcher? From compact binoculars to power banks and SD cards, we've rounded up the ideal sub-$100 stocking stuffers.

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Deals Cyber Monday may be behind us, but don't despair, there are still a few last-minute binocular deals out there, and we've put together the best on offer.

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Deals Looking to level up your photography gear? Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, but if you're fast, you can still save big on these final few camera deals, from Canon, Sony and Nikon.

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Deals Cyber Monday may be behind us, but there are still a few deals to be had. We've rounded up the remaining bargains, so snap these up before they're gone!

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Deals Cyber Monday may be over, but there are still bargains to be had. Save over $1000 on the Sony A7R V: "a fantastic all-round camera that can handle most things you throw at it."

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Deals Move over, Millennium Falcon, the Lego Star Wars UCS Venator starship is amazing value and it's £160 off right now! Hurry before it disappears into hyperspace.
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