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.
Latest articles by Chris McMullen

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Buying Guide We take a look at a selection of the best telescopes mounts currently on offer.

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Buying Guide The best eyepieces for telescopes can transform your skywatching experience, allowing you to get closer to the planets, comets, and stars.

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Deals VR headset deals mean a unique, immersive experience for less and there's fantastic offers on Meta and HTC models.

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Buying Guide Our round-up of the best external hard drives gives you plenty of options for storing your files safely.

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Deals Save 20% on this super-compact Celestron 76mm Signature Series FirstScope, ideal for kids and absolute beginners, but it's a limited time deal so you'll have to be quick!

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Buying guide The best travel tripods are great for photographers who are often on the go. They balance lightness and portability with stability and quality.

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Buying Guide Our guide to the best camera backpacks on the market — combining practicality and style, these bags will keep all your camera equipment safe, dry and organized.

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Buying Guide Owning one of the best lens heaters is an absolute must if you're shooting in cold conditions to prevent your glass from fogging up.

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Buying Guide Our guide to the best zoom lenses for capturing detailed shots of distant objects, with options to suit a range of cameras and photography styles.

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Buying Guide Investing in one of the best power banks and power stations means you can have your devices charged and ready, even on the go.

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Buying Guide Our picks of the best light pollution filters for astrophotography will reduce skyglow and unattractive color casts, making your images as vibrant as possible.

By Chris McMullen Published
Deals Save money and protect your eyes with these solar viewing deals.

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Reference The best VR space experiences puts space travel within reach of everyone - with the right hardware.

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Zeiss binoculars deals are tough to spot... but we're keeping an eye out for them.

By Chris McMullen Published
Deals Looking for to take your astrophotography to the next level? Save up to $800 on the Nikon Z8, a powerhouse of a mirrorless camera just in time to capture March's lunar eclipse.

By Chris McMullen Published
Deals The Celestron 70mm Travel Scope is currently 36% off with a coupon, making it the cheapest it's been in a long time.

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Highlights of the best locations for astrophotography and skywatching worldwide including practical information to make your stargazing trip a success.

By Chris McMullen Published
Deals These rugged, all-weather Celestron binoculars are perfect for wide-field stargazing and wildlife watching, and now they're just $152, plus an additional $15 off.

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Buying Guide The best start trackers will help you take better photographs of the planetary parade and the total lunar eclipse by tracking the Earth's rotation.

By Chris McMullen Published
Deals Looking for the perfect Christmas present for a young stargazer? Rush to snap up one of the best telescopes for kids, the Celestron AstroMaster, 15% off for Cyber Monday.

By Chris McMullen Published
Deals This Unistellar Odyssey telescope is loaded with features that take the work out of observing the cosmos and it's $460 off for Cyber Monday, but you'll have to be fast!

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Deals Cyber Monday is your last day to save serious money on telescopes, but you'll have to be fast, we've already seen some deals disappear into a black hole but here are 9 you won't want to miss!

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Deals Our drone expert gave the DJI Air 3 4.5/5 stars. Fly for longer with the 'Fly More' bundle. Stock is low, so act fast.
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