Latest articles by Chris McMullen
Best solar telescopes 2026: Safely observe sun spots and solar eclipses
The best solar telescopes suitable for the next solar eclipse.
Best star projectors under $100: Top value in 2026
The best star projectors under $100 are rarely beaten on quality and never beaten on price: These are the best options on the market.
Best lenses for astrophotography 2026: the best glass you can get from Sony, Canon and Sigma
Buying Guide We have rounded up the best lenses for astrophotography so you can capture detailed night sky shots with crystal clear stars.
The best cameras for photo and video 2026: the top models for astrophotography and everyday shooting
Buying Guide The best cameras for photo and video, handpicked and approved by our experts.
Best night vision binoculars 2026: See in the dark and get a better look at the night sky
Buying Guide The best night vision binoculars range from basic infrared models to quality binoculars that will last a lifetime.
Lego Icons Shuttle Carrier Aircraft review
An impressive display piece for Lego-loving space fans who want to commemorate the legacy of this iconic post-Space Race vessel.
10 space zombie movies, books, and games to prepare you for the night of the intergalactic dead
From space slugs to lunar cemeteries, these movies, games, and books show that the undead can arrive from above, as well as below.
When are the next best sales after Black Friday?
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.
Looking for a skywatching Christmas gift? We have hunted down the best last-minute deals on telescopes, binoculars and more
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.
Love capturing the cosmos? Make your money go further this Christmas with these last-minute camera and lens deals
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.
Best space stocking stuffers: Budget friendly Christmas gifts for stargazers and astrophotographers
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.
Want to see further for less? We have rounded up the last few Cyber Monday binocular deals, saving up to hundreds, but you'll have to be fast
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.
Last-minute camera deals: Grab these final few Cyber Monday camera deals before they're gone
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.
These five last-chance Cyber Monday telescope deals are still live, but you'll have to hurry
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!
Last-chance Cyber Monday deals 2025 still available: telescopes, binoculars, cameras, Lego, streaming, drones and more
Deals We've scoured the net for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on space-related gear, from telescopes to cameras and more.
Looking to level up your photography? You can still save $1100 on this pro-level Sony mirrorless camera
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."
One of the best Lego Star Wars UCS sets is still £160 off in the UK with this Cyber Monday deal, but you'll have to be fast
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.
The best Drone deals 2026: The best deals for all budgets
We've rounded up the best drone deals from a range of reputable retailers as top names are currently discounted.
With Cyber Monday over, you can still save $50 on this smart telescope, our expert called 'small but mighty'
Deals Our astronomy expert, Gemma Lavender, was seriously impressed with the ZWO Seestar S30. It's still $50 off in a Cyber Monday sale, but you'll have to hurry.
It's your last chance to unlock a world of science fiction and science fact for just $2.99 a month with this HBO Max offer
Deals From 2001 to Dune: Prophecy to Wild Wild Space, HBO Max is packed with movies, shows and documentaries, and you can save big on a full year of this streaming service, but you'll have to hurry!
Are you shopping securely this Cyber Monday? Don't risk your online safety, save up to 77% off with this NordVPN deal
Deals Hunting for bargains online? Don't let yourself become the prey. Stay safe with NordVPN, up to 77% off for Cyber Monday, and block ads and stream away from home into the bargain.
This Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer is the best set I've built and it's just $40 this Cyber Monday
Deals As stunning as Lego's UCS sets are, you can get this superb, shelf-sized Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer for a tenth of the price. It nails the detail of Darth Vader's menacing flagship and it's a steal this Cyber Monday.
"Stunning Lego recreation of one of Star Wars' coolest ships" is £160 off with this UK Cyber Monday deal
Deals Love Star Wars' Clone Wars era? Save nearly £160 on this massive, 5,000+ piece Lego Star Wars UCS Venator starship with this amazing UK Cyber Monday Lego Deal.
