Articles by Gemma Lavender, Contributing expert

Gemma currently works for the European Space Agency on content, communications and outreach, and was formerly the content director of Space.com, Live Science, science and space magazines How It Works and All About Space, history magazines All About History and History of War as well as Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) kids education brand Future Genius. She is the author of several books including "Quantum Physics in Minutes", "Haynes Owners’ Workshop Manual to the Large Hadron Collider" and "Haynes Owners’ Workshop Manual to the Milky Way". She holds a degree in physical sciences, a Master’s in astrophysics and a PhD in computational astrophysics. She was elected as a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society in 2011. Previously, she worked for Nature's journal, Scientific Reports, and created scientific industry reports for the Institute of Physics and the British Antarctic Survey. She has covered stories and features for publications such as Physics World, Astronomy Now and Astrobiology Magazine.

Articles by: Gemma Lavender

Up to $840 off Celestron's NexStar Computerized Telescope, 41% discount at Adorama

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine last updated 29 November 20

One of Space.com's recommended computerized telescopes is on offer, starting at just $499

Celestron Ambassador 80AZ telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine last updated 17 June 21

The optics of the Celestron Ambassador 80AZ are of good quality, promoting a high level of clarity and contrast. Easy to set up, the refractor exudes an unusual yet superior craftmanship

Celestron Cosmos 90 GT WiFi telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine last updated 17 June 21

With good optics that offer views of solar system and bright deep-sky targets, the Celestron Cosmos 90 GT is easy to set up and operate, with only a few minor niggles

Celestron CPC 800 GPS telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine published 24 September 20

Offering superb views of the solar system and deep sky, the Celestron CPC 800 GPS is packed with the latest in telescope technology

Celestron Omni XLT 120 telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine last updated 17 June 21

With its high-quality finish, the Celestron Omni XLT 120 boasts a professional mount that provides a smooth tour of the night sky, while its optical system offers stunning views of the solar system

A press shot of the Celestron NexStar Evolution 8

Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine last updated 17 June 21

Boasting high definition views and an advanced GoTo system, the hefty price tag of this Schmidt-Cassegrain is suitable for astronomers with high budgets looking to upgrade on their current setup

A press shot of the Celestron NexStar 127 SLT's tube

Celestron NexStar 127 SLT telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine last updated 17 June 21

Suitable for beginners, the portable computerized NexStar 127 SLT offers clear, crisp views with no optical distortion. The telescope does require additional accessories to reach its potential

Here's what scientists heard when Mercury-bound BepiColombo flew past Earth

By Gemma Lavender published 5 June 20

BepiColombo captured five eerie recordings as it whizzed past Earth at a speed of 2.159 miles (3.474 kilometers) per second.

An artist's illustration of the center of Mars

New Marsquake study could shatter theories on how Mars was born

By Gemma Lavender last updated 26 May 20

A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo has revealed tantalizing details about Mars’ seismic activity for the very first time.

An artist's impression of a millisecond pulsar and its stellar companion.

1st super-fast pulsar found snacking on its companion in far-flung star cluster

By Gemma Lavender published 15 May 20

China's FAST radio telescope has uncovered the first known pulsar in the star cluster Messier 92. The super-fast pulsating object forms one part of an eclipsing binary.

Artist's impression of the Kepler-88 system

Kepler-88 has a new king! Planet three-times Jupiter's mass discovered in alien star system

By Gemma Lavender published 11 May 20

A new world has been confirmed in the Kepler-88 planetary system, tipping the scales at three-times the mass of solar system giant Jupiter.

Secrets from the Far Side of the Moon

By Gemma Lavender, Nick Howes published 9 December 18

Often referred to as the dark side of the moon, it's about time we went back — according to NASA's lunar astronauts and planetary scientists.

Next-Generation Transit Survey to Hunt Exoplanets on the Cheap

New Survey Will Hunt for Nearby Alien Planets on the Cheap

By Gemma Lavender published 10 June 13

The Next-Generation Transit Survey is being assembled for around $3 million.

This artist’s impression shows the planet orbiting the Sun-like star HD 85512 about 35 light-years from Earth.

How to Find Habitable Planets in Our Galaxy's Danger Zone

By Gemma Lavender published 27 September 11

New research suggests looking for habitable planets around stars close to the galactic center.

How to Keep Lonely Exoplanets Snug: Just Add Dark Matter

By Gemma Lavender published 28 July 11

Dark matter could help life evolve and survive on distant worlds outside of our solar system, a new study says.

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