Latest articles by Chris McMullen
Best power banks 2024: Portable charging for astronomers
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.
Best camera backpacks 2024: Protect your camera, lenses and astro accessories when traveling
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.
Best travel tripods 2024: Lightweight and compact tripods
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 photo editing apps for astrophotography 2024
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best photo editing apps for astrophotography, perfect for boosting colors and improving the clarity of your images.
VR headset deals 2024: offers and discounts still available
Deals VR headset deals mean a unique, immersive experience for less and there's fantastic offers on Meta and HTC models.
Best cameras for photos and videos 2024: From beginner to pro models
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best cameras for photos and videos. Research ahead of Black Friday and use one this month to capture the Northern Lights or the Taurid meteor shower.
Best budget binoculars 2024: Affordable, high-quality models
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best budget binoculars, combining affordability with good quality optics and fantastic views.
Best binoculars for kids 2024: Small and lightweight binos for younger users
Buying Guide The best binoculars for kids provide closer views and are designed to be convenient for smaller hands and faces.
Best compact binoculars 2024: Lightweight, travel-friendly models
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best compact binoculars, taking into account their build quality, visuals, and how compact they are.
Best night vision binoculars 2024: Our top picks to see in the dark
Buying Guide The best night vision binoculars allow you to spot nocturnal wildlife or enjoy views of the night sky. They may even help you spot the elusive 'blaze star' this fall.
Best binoculars 2024: Top picks for stargazing, wildlife, birding and more
Buying Guide We've picked the best binoculars for stargazing, comet viewing and nature watching. Black Friday and Cyber Monday will bring price reductions, so do your research here to prepare.
Best telescopes for kids 2024: Top picks for young budding skywatchers
Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids are accessible for beginners and easy to use. They make great Christmas gifts too, and you could get a great deal on Black Friday.
Best telescopes 2024: Observe stars, galaxies, nebulas, planets and more this winter
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 Black Friday weekend deals.
Best eyepieces for telescopes 2024: A crucial telescope accessory to invest in
Buying Guide The best eyepieces for telescopes can transform your skywatching experience, allowing you to get closer to the planets, comets, and stars.
Telescope deals 2024: save hundreds this holiday season
Deals We've scoped out the best telescope deals available this year featuring top models from reputable retailers.
Beginner telescope for kids now under $100 for Cyber Monday 2024
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.
The skywatching butler I always wanted — Get $500 off this Unistellar smart telescope
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!
Hurry! Save hundreds on these 9 telescopes with these last-chance Cyber Monday deals!
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!
This DJI drone bundle has already seen one price rise since yesterday — don't wait any longer!
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.
Unlock the Cosmos this Cyber Monday! Claim 33% off the Pococo Galaxy Star Projector today.
Deals Pococo has rolled over its Black Friday star projector deal into Cyber Monday to equal its best-ever price. We expect the price to return to $99 tomorrow.
Hurry! Only one left of this Celestron motorized telescope on Amazon this Cyber Monday
Deals This could be your last chance to save $300 on the Celestron NexStar 8SE this Black Friday weekend with stock running low on Amazon.
Best star projectors 2024: From night lights to home planetariums, now cheaper for Black Friday
Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night sky experience from the comfort of your couch. They are often reduced on October Amazon Prime Day so check for deals over the next few days.
Hurry! $80 off this awesome Star Wars Lightsaber this Black Friday but stocks are running low
Deals Want to roleplay as Star Wars' little green Jedi Master? Get 32% off this electronic Star Wars Black Series Yoda Lightsaber on Amazon this Black Friday.
