Alexander Cox
STAFF WRITER, E-commerce — Alex joined Space.com in June 2021 as staff writer covering space news, games, tech, toys and deals. Based in London, U.K. Graduating in June 2020, Alex studied Sports Journalism in the North East of England at Sunderland University. During his studies and since his graduation, Alex has been featured in local newspapers and online publications covering a range of sports from university rugby to Premier League soccer. In addition to a background in sports and journalism, Alex has a life-long love of Star Wars which started with watching the prequel trilogy and collecting toy lightsabers, he also grew up spending most Saturday evenings watching Doctor Who.
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Observe the sun in detail and save 25% on Celestron's EclipSmart binoculars
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Deals Celestron's EclipSmart binoculars are specialists for solar observation and now they're 25% off on Amazon
Dune streaming guide: Where to watch Dune online
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Our Dune streaming guide shows you where to watch Dune online, from the 1984 David Lynch classic to the 2020s Denis Villeneuve blockbusters.
Celebrate Lego Star Wars Day with 20% off the Millennium Falcon
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Deals The 1351-piece Lego Millennium Falcon is now 20% off on Amazon and it can be delivered on Star Wars Day, so you can celebrate in style.
Lego releases 7 new Star Wars sets ahead of 'Star Wars Day' on May 4
By Alexander Cox published
Star Wars Day is May 4 and the seven new Lego Star Wars sets will be available from May 1.
Early Star Wars Day Lego deal: $130 off UCS Razor Crest
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Deals This is the way to celebrate Star Wars Day in style, with the 6187-piece Lego Ultimate Collector Series Razor Crest, now $130 off
Pre-Star Wars Day Lego deal: 20% off the Emperor's Throne Room
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Deals Never underestimate the power of the Dark Side again and Save 20% on the Lego Emperor's Throne Room Diorama ahead of Star Wars Day, May 4.
Total solar eclipse 2024: Pictures from around the web
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It's total solar eclipse day, April 8, and we're rounding up the best images of the phenomenon on social media.
Last-minute solar eclipse glasses deals: Save up to 50%
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Deals The upcoming total solar eclipse is April 8, and if you're looking for a last-minute deal on safe glasses to view the event, you're in luck.
Last minute solar eclipse deal: Celestron solar telescope now $30 off
By Alexander Cox published
Deals The Celestron EclipSmart Travel Solar Scope is now $30 off and under $100, just in time for the total solar eclipse on April 8. but buy soon if you want it to arrive in time.
Fake solar eclipse glasses are everywhere ahead of the total solar eclipse. Here's how to check yours are safe
By Alexander Cox published
With two weeks until April 8's total solar eclipse, the American Astronomical Society is warning buyers about unsafe and counterfeit solar glasses.
Save 10% off all Unistellar products: Ideal savings ahead of the solar eclipse
By Alexander Cox published
Deals Save on telescopes and solar filters ahead of the total solar eclipse on April 8 2024 as Unistellar is offering 10% off all products on its site.
These ISO-certified solar eclipse glasses are currently 40% off
By Alexander Cox published
Deals Save 40% on ISO-certified solar glasses and get them in time for next month's total solar eclipse (April 8).
Save 33% on ISO-certified solar glasses ahead of April 8 total solar eclipse
By Alexander Cox published
Deals The next total solar eclipse is on April 8, and you can save 33% on a two-pack of Soluna's solar glasses that will arrive in time for the big event.
Save 28% on these Celestron EclipSmart solar binoculars ahead of the April 8 solar eclipse
By Alexander Cox published
Deals The Celestron EclipSmart solar binoculars are currently 28% off and Amazon's lowest-ever price, ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8.
Disney Plus UK streaming deal: £1.99 for the first three months
By Alexander Cox published
Deals This Disney Plus streaming deal is for new and returning customers, so it's worth considering if you don't already have a subscription.
Get a free solar filter worth $249 with the purchase of any Unistellar telescope
By Alexander Cox published
Deals You can now get one of the best telescopes on the market and get a free solar filter, just in time for the next solar eclipse on April 8.
The Celestron Inspire 100AZ is now $80 off on Amazon
By Alexander Cox published
Deals We rate the Celestron Inspire 100AZ as the best budget telescope out there and now you can save a healthy $80 on this beginner-friendly model.
Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ beginner telescope is now under $60
By Alexander Cox published
Deals The Celestron AstroMaster LT 70AZ is over $70 off at Walmart, which is a worthwhile saving for anyone looking to try their hand at astronomy.
Save 33% on this Christmas beginner telescope deal
By Alexander Cox published
Deal This festive holiday telescope deal means you can save 33% on a refractor telescope, well suited to kids and beginners, and you can get it in time for Christmas.
Last chance to save 20% on this Lego Star Wars Mandalorian helmet for Cyber Monday
By Alexander Cox published
Deals Save 20% and get the lowest price Amazon has ever offered.
Last chance: Hulu and Disney Plus Cyber Monday deal combo $2.99/month
By Alexander Cox last updated
Deals Ends soon: This Cyber Monday and Black Friday weekend streaming deal means you can have subscriptions to both Hulu and Disney Plus for as little as $2.99 a month.
Cyber Monday binocular deal: Celestron Nature DX 8x42 41% off
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Deals The Celestron Nature DX 8x42 binoculars are 41% off for Cyber Monday, when you grab them from Amazon.
Last chance to save $20 on the Lego Apollo 11 Lunar Lander in this Insiders Cyber Monday deal, so act fast
By Alexander Cox last updated
Deal Lego extended its Lego Insiders deals through Nov. 27, so you still save 20% on the Apollo 11 Lunar Lander. But this deal is still available while others have sold out!
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