
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

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 published
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 published
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 published
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
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 published
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

Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 telescope: Full review
By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine published
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

Celestron NexStar 127 SLT telescope: Full review
By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine published
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
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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