Chris McMullen
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

Best binoculars 2025: Choose the right binoculars for stargazing, wildlife, birding and more
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've picked the best binoculars for stargazing, comet viewing and nature watching. Keep an eye out for deals and do your research here to prepare.

Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2025
By Tom Kerss last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for seeing planets give you the best views of our celestial neighbors.

Best telescopes 2025: Bring the universe closer with the best telescopes for stars, planets, nebulas and more
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for a range of different purposes and budgets — beginner to smart telescopes and everything in between. Keep your eyes peeled for deals, too.

Best cameras for low light photography in 2025
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide The best cameras for low light photography let you shoot effortlessly in dark conditions without boosting the ISO too high — check out our favorite models.

Best travel tripods 2025: Lightweight and compact tripods
By Jacob Little last updated
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.

Best Sony cameras in 2025
By Kimberley Lane last updated
We've rounded up the best Sony cameras for photos, videos, astrophotography and more, across a range of budgets.

Best compact binoculars 2025: Lightweight, travel-friendly models
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best compact binoculars, taking into account their build quality, visuals, and how compact they are.

Camera deals 2025: whether you're a beginner or a pro, save hundreds with these camera deals
By Ian Evenden last updated
Deals Want to snap up huge discounts on cameras? Whatever you're shooting, we've rounded up the best deals on the market, with a camera for every skill level.

Binoculars deals 2025: spend less to see more with huge savings on binoculars
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Here are all the best binoculars deals on the market with something for everyone regardless of budget, needs and experience.

Telescopes at Best Buy: Deals in stock 2025
By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated
We've combed through all the telescopes at Best Buy, looking for new deals and checking stock levels on popular models.

Telescopes at Walmart in 2025: Best deals
By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated
There are several discounts on Celestron and other telescopes at Walmart, get them before they're gone!

Telescopes on Amazon: The best deals 2025
By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated
Telescopes on Amazon are in abundance, so we've scoped out the best deals that are available.

Sky-Watcher telescope deals 2025: save big on one of the top telescope brands
By Gemma Lavender last updated
DEALS We've found the best Sky-Watcher telescope deals for you.

Celestron telescope & binocular deals 2025
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Deals We've scoped out all the best Celestron telescope and binoculars deals on the market and put them in this handy guide.

Telescope deals 2025: save hundreds with these stargazing bargains
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals We've scoped out the best telescope deals available this year featuring top models from reputable retailers.

Best photo editing apps for astrophotography 2025
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best photo editing apps for astrophotography, perfect for boosting colors and improving the clarity of your images.

Best Nikon cameras in 2025
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best Nikon cameras currently available, to suit all budgets and skill levels.

Best mirrorless cameras in 2025: Canon, Nikon, Sony and more
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best mirrorless cameras, with models suitable for a range of photography styles, abilities and budgets.

Best cameras for astrophotography in 2025: Shoot for the stars
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide Take spectacular images of this February's Venus and moon convergence with the best astrophotography cameras, perfect for shooting in low-light conditions.

Best telescope mounts in 2025
By Damian Peach last updated
Buying Guide We take a look at a selection of the best telescopes mounts currently on offer.

Best smart telescopes in 2025: Observe the cosmos at the press of a button
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.

Best budget telescopes under $500 2025: explore the night sky for less
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best budget telescopes under $500 so you can survey the night sky regardless of your budget, and make the most of February's cosmic wonders.

Best telescopes for kids 2025: The best child-friendly scopes for young skywatchers.
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids are easy to use, accessible to beginners and with January's planetary parade nearly here now's a great time to buy.
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