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
Light up your home with our favorite Astronaut star projector now 35% cheaper for Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Looking for a gift for a space-loving child? Or do you just want a star projector that won't break the bank? Our favorite Astronaut star projector is 35% cheaper this Black Friday.
Our best budget telescope is $115 off this Black Friday, but you'll have to be fast
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Looking for a gift for a budding sky watcher, or just don't want to break the bank? This Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ telescope is a stellar $115 off in Amazon's Black Friday sale, so grab it while you can!
Missing Star Wars: Ahsoka? Get $94 off this Force FX Elite Sabine Wren Lightsaber
By Chris McMullen published
Deals This Star Wars: Black Series Force Elite Sabine Wren Lightsaber is 34% off at Amazon, just what I need to tide me over till Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2.
$255 off for Black Friday, this astronomer-friendly MacBook Air has never been cheaper
By Chris McMullen published
Deals This sleek MacBook Air M3 13-inch laptop, ideal for budding astronomers, is an absolute steal at 23% in Amazon's Black Friday sale.
Black Friday Drone deals 2024: Don't waste your time searching — these are the best drone deals today
By Alexander Cox last updated
We've rounded up the best Black Friday drone deals; while the event isn't until November 29, plenty of retailers are already running sales on drones.
Stargaze for less — lowest price in six months on these Celestron binoculars at Amazon this Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Want stunning views of the cosmos without a telescope? Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 binoculars are only $210 in Amazon's Black Friday sale.
Get 26% off this BlissLights galaxy projector this Black Friday and fill your home with stars!
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Want to relax, meditate, or lull little ones to sleep? Invite the cosmos into your home with this amazing Blisslights Sky Lite Evolve projector, $10 off at Amazon for Black Friday.
These super powerful skywatching Celestron binoculars are $110 off this Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals These Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 binoculars are superb for surveying the night skies and they are 22% off at Amazon this Black Friday.
Save over 20% on this Lego Star Wars: Boarding the Tantive IV set
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Recreate Darth Vader's iconic Star Wars entrance with this awesome Lego Star Wars: Boarding the Tantive IV set, complete with force-choking action, now 20% cheaper for Black Friday.
Best FPV drones 2024: Enjoy immersive drone flight
By James Abbott last updated
Experience the most unique flights possible with the best FPV drones where you can flip, roll and dive the drone. Here are our favorites.
Black Friday streaming deal: Save 75% on two months of AMC Plus
By Chris McMullen published
Deals AMC Plus is now just $1.25 for two months in this Black Friday streaming deal: Watch "Interstellar", "The Walking Dead", "Snowpiercer" and more for less.
Get 75% off your first two months of Discovery+ this Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals This Discovery+ deal will keep you glued to your set with everything from space documentaries to Shark Week, and it's a good way to keep the family happy this Thanksgiving.
Get $80 off this computer-aided Celestron telescope for Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Want a little help with your skygazing? This beginner-friendly Celestron 114LCM newtonian telescope will find and track celestial objects, and it's down to $359.99 at Amazon this Black Friday.
Best telescopes for beginners 2024: Bargain models to observe the cosmos
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for beginners are a great place to start your astronomy journey — you could catch a glimpse of October's rare comet flyby, ultra-bright supermoon, or elusive 'blaze star.'
Best solar viewing kit 2024: Observe partial and total eclipses in safety
By Kimberley Lane last updated
The best solar viewing kit available for the next solar eclipse. Spy the best solar glasses, filters, telescopes and binoculars.
Best flashlights 2024: essential for stargazing and night trekking
By Jamie Moorcroft-Sharp last updated
Buying Guide Pick up one of the best flashlights and use it for stargazing, trekking, hunting, or just taking the dog for a walk. Black Friday could also bring some serious discounts on these flashlights.
Best stargazing tents: keep warm and dry when skywatching
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
We round up the best stargazing tents for all situations, from solitary travelers to hosting parties.
Best zoom lenses 2024: The best picks from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more
By Kimberley Lane last updated
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.
Best cameras for timelapse videos in 2024
By Tantse Walter last updated
Browse our list of the best cameras for timelapse videos in 2023, with picks from Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and more.
Best camera phone 2024: Smartphones that can capture the stars
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying guide We've rounded up the best camera phones including flagship models from Apple, Samsung and Google.
Best rangefinder binoculars 2024: Observe and measure distances
By Russ Swan last updated
Buying Guide The best rangefinder binoculars allow you to locate and measure the distance of your subjects — we've rounded up our favorite models from all the top brands.
Best telescope mounts in 2024
By Damian Peach last updated
Buying Guide We take a look at a selection of the best telescopes mounts currently on offer.
Should I buy an FPV drone in the Black Friday deals?
By James Abbott last updated
Black Friday is undoubtedly the perfect time to buy a ready-to-fly FPV drone kit with savings almost guaranteed.
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