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.
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Deals Love Project Hail Mary? You can own a Lego version of the titular starship and it's 16% off at Amazon UK, the cheapest it's ever been.

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Deals Are you trying to avoid the temptation of Prime Day? From Project Hail Mary to Superman, we've got the best summer streaming deals to see you through.

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Deals I love Lego Star Wars but I think it should be illegal to retire sets, especially with the Star Wars 50th anniversary next year. Luckily, there are big savings on these retired and retiring models.

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Deals Our expert thinks this DJI Neo is perfect for beginners and, double the previous discount, it's a steal at $139. Snap it up this Prime Day and make your summer!

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Deals This Lego Star Wars Coruscant Guard Gunship it's less than $100 for Prime Day, the cheapest it's ever been. But as a retired set, this could be your last chance to pick it up.

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Deals Ready to turn your skywatching upside-down? Then snap up this ZWO Seestar S30 Pro, which offers views so stunning it made our expert bin their no telescope rule.

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Deals After the historic Artemis 2 crew looping around the moon back in April, kids everywhere are eager to follow in their footsteps. This Astronaut star projector is the perfect way to bring the wonder of their new heroes home, and with this Prime Day deal, it’s an absolute bargain.

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Deals Now, for around $80, you can get the same telescope in the Amazon Prime Day sales and join me in looking up at the stars.

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Buying Guide You don't have to be a secret agent to make the most of the best night vision binoculars. We've rounded up the best models, from basic to top-tier, and Prime Day could make them even better value.

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Deals Can't wait for Season 3 of Silo? Watch this post-apocalyptic smash wherever you are and stay safe online with this superb ProtonVPN deal.

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Deals We rank these Canon 18x50 IS binoculars as the best for shake-free, high-magnification stargazing. Take advantage of this summer binocular deal for fantastic views of June’s moon and Mercury conjunction.

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The best solar viewing gear available for the next solar eclipse. Spy the best solar glasses, filters, telescopes and binoculars.

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The best solar telescopes suitable for the next solar eclipse.

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Lego is going all out with Star Wars this year, from awesome mid-sided AT-AT through to a whole range of super-interactive Smart Brick-enabled models. Here are the sets I absolutely have to add to my Lego Star Wars collection.

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With so many quality sci-fi books out there, and more arriving every year, it's easy to get swamped. To make sure you're not missing out, we've rounded up the best sci-fi books to read before you die.

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Deals From AT-TEs to Baby Yoda, save big with these last-minute Star Wars Day deals, before they disappear into hyperspace.

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Deals Looking for the best Lego Star Wars deals you are? Find them here you will.

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Deals Want a Star Wars vehicle that can't be taken down with a bit of string? Loaded with extras, this imposing Clone Wars-era Lego Star Wars AT-TE Walker set is $28 off.

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Deals Lego's larger Yoda models do not have a great track record, but this Lego Star Wars Yoda bust is such astonishing spectacle I have to own it. Or several.

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Deals Finally, Mando's sleek N-1 starfighter gets the Lego Star Wars UCS set it deserves and, if you're fast, you can claim a free Lego model of the fabled Darksaber.

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Not only is Lego launching a host of new models this Star Wars Day, there are some fantastic sets out there already. We've harnessed the power of the Dark Side to bring you the very best.

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Deals Argos UK is celebrating Star Wars Day early with over 20% off this massive 5,000+ piece Lego Star Wars Clone Wars Venator starship, This is literally the best UCS Lego set you can buy.

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