Gemma Lavender
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.
Latest articles by Gemma Lavender
Celestron PowerSeeker 80AZS telescope: Full review
By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine last updated
If you have a low budget, the PowerSeeker 80AZS is an all-inclusive package for the casual skywatcher and offers clear views of bright solar system and deep-sky targets
Celestron NexStar 127 SLT telescope: Full review
By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine last updated
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
Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 telescope: Full review
By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine last updated
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
The best deals on Vixen telescopes and binoculars
By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine published
We check the best online retailers for discounts on a daily basis to find you the perfect offer on Vixen products — finding your next binoculars or telescope has never been easier
Get 12% off the Celestron 114LCM Computerized Telescope, now just $309.58
By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine last updated
Tour the universe with the latest in telescope technology — and at a great discount
Celestron's AstroMaster LT 76AZ Telescope is now $111.59, 14% off the retail price
By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine last updated
For a little over $100, you can get started in skywatching with a great-quality instrument
The Celestron Ambassador 80AZ Brass Telescope is now just $899 this holiday
By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine published
Get 10% off one of the most unique telescopes on the market, a discount of over $100 at Amazon
Up to $840 off Celestron's NexStar Computerized Telescope, 41% discount at Adorama
By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine last updated
One of Space.com's recommended computerized telescopes is on offer, starting at just $499
Celestron CPC 800 GPS telescope: Full review
By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine published
Offering superb views of the solar system and deep sky, the Celestron CPC 800 GPS is packed with the latest in telescope technology
Here's what scientists heard when Mercury-bound BepiColombo flew past Earth
By Gemma Lavender published
BepiColombo captured five eerie recordings as it whizzed past Earth at a speed of 2.159 miles (3.474 kilometers) per second.
New Marsquake study could shatter theories on how Mars was born
By Gemma Lavender last updated
A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo has revealed tantalizing details about Mars’ seismic activity for the very first time.
1st super-fast pulsar found snacking on its companion in far-flung star cluster
By Gemma Lavender published
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.
Kepler-88 has a new king! Planet three-times Jupiter's mass discovered in alien star system
By Gemma Lavender published
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
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.
New Survey Will Hunt for Nearby Alien Planets on the Cheap
By Gemma Lavender published
The Next-Generation Transit Survey is being assembled for around $3 million.
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