
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

Camera deals 2025: Whether you're a beginner or a pro, save hundreds with these camera deals
By Ian Evenden last updated
Deals Here are the best camera deals we've found — huge savings to be had on top models with something for everyone.

Best stargazing apps 2025: AR apps and virtual star maps to help you navigate the night sky
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.

Going fast, this child-friendly Celestron Firstscope 76mm is under $58
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Save 20% on this super-compact Celestron 76mm Signature Series FirstScope, ideal for kids and absolute beginners, but it's a limited time deal so you'll have to be quick!

Best laptops for astronomers Amazon Prime Day 2025: Connect with telescopes and process photos with ease
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
The best laptops for astronomers offer great battery life, portability and impressive processing power. Here are our picks of the best.

Best tripods 2025: For astrophotography, landscapes, travel, video and more
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Buying Guide Owning one of the best tripods for your camera is essential whether you're shooting astrophotography, landscape or portraits.

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 camera backpacks 2025: Protect your camera, lenses and astro accessories when traveling
By Jacob Little last updated
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 lens heaters 2025: Fight lens fogging with these essential astro accessories
By Ian Evenden last updated
Buying Guide Owning one of the best lens heaters is an absolute must if you're shooting in cold conditions to prevent your glass from fogging up.

Best zoom lenses: 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 flashlights 2025: essential for stargazing and night trekking
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide The best flashlights are an excellent light source for stargazers, so if you want to view the upcoming Lyrid and Eta Aquarid meteor showers, consider these products.

Best power banks 2025: Portable charging for astronomers and stargazers
By Tantse Walter last updated
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 light pollution filters for astrophotography 2025
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide Our picks of the best light pollution filters for astrophotography will reduce skyglow and unattractive color casts, making your images as vibrant as possible.

Solar viewing deals 2025: safely observe the sun for less
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Save money and protect your eyes with these solar viewing deals.

Best VR space experiences
By Chris McMullen last updated
Reference The best VR space experiences puts space travel within reach of everyone - with the right hardware.

Best solar viewing gear 2025: Observe partial and total eclipses in safety
By Kimberley Lane last updated
The best solar viewing gear available for the next solar eclipse. Spy the best solar glasses, filters, telescopes and binoculars.

Solar eclipse glasses: How to check safety and use them correctly
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
You can always grab a pair ahead of the next solar eclipse!

Zeiss binoculars deals: Our favorite deals of 2025
By Ian Evenden last updated
Zeiss binoculars deals are tough to spot... but we're keeping an eye out for them.

At $800 off, this powerful Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera has never been cheaper, just in time for March's lunar eclipse
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Looking for to take your astrophotography to the next level? Save up to $800 on the Nikon Z8, a powerhouse of a mirrorless camera just in time to capture March's lunar eclipse.

See the planet parade for under $70 with this beginner friendly, super-portable Celestron telescope deal
By Chris McMullen published
Deals The Celestron 70mm Travel Scope is currently 36% off with a coupon, making it the cheapest it's been in a long time.

Best locations for astrophotography and skywatching 2025
By Tantse Walter last updated
Highlights of the best locations for astrophotography and skywatching worldwide including practical information to make your stargazing trip a success.

Save nearly $75 on these all-purpose Celestron Nature DX ED 8x42
By Chris McMullen published
Deals These rugged, all-weather Celestron binoculars are perfect for wide-field stargazing and wildlife watching, and now they're just $152, plus an additional $15 off.

Best star trackers for astrophotography 2025
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best start trackers will help you take better photographs of the planetary parade and the total lunar eclipse by tracking the Earth's rotation.

Beginner telescope for kids now under $100 for Cyber Monday 2024
By Chris McMullen published
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
By Chris McMullen published
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!
By Chris McMullen published
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!
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