Mina Frost
Mina was the Deputy Editor of Top Ten Reviews, and helped build some of Space.com's buying guides. Mina is well-versed in curating the most accurate and in-depth e-commerce content in order for readers to find products they love. She is also a freelance writer, reviewer and editor with extensive experience thoroughly testing products ranging from kitchen appliances to tech and sports equipment. Her knowledge of writing and content is supported by degrees in Linguistics and Investigative Reporting. When she's not agonizing over commas, you can find Mina running, rowing, or cooking (and eating) good food.
Latest articles by Mina Frost
Best laptops for astronomers 2024: Link up telescopes and edit astrophotographs
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
Connect your telescope with one of the best laptops for astronomy as you gaze at planets, the Cold Moon and meteor showers this December.
Best monocular 2024: Spot the top models on the market
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best monocular devices on the market offer a lightweight alternative to binoculars. Try using one this month to view a rare comet, or get a better view of Mars.
Best external hard drives 2024: Top HDD and SSD models
By Tantse Walter last updated
Buying Guide Our round-up of the best external hard drives gives you plenty of options for storing your files safely.
Best power banks 2024: Portable charging for astronomers
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 tripods 2024: 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 lenses for astrophotography in 2024
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide The best lenses for astrophotography help you capture the cosmos in the best possible way, and there are savings to be had this October Amazon Prime Day.
Best telescopes 2024: Observe stars, galaxies, nebulas, planets and more this winter
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for a range of different purposes and budgets — beginner to smart telescopes and everything in between. Keep your eyes peeled for Black Friday weekend deals.
Best smart telescopes in 2024: Observe the cosmos at the press of a button
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Buying Guide Get the the best smart telescopes for less thanks to early Black Friday deals from the likes of Celestron and Skywatcher.
Streaming deals: Access more channels for less
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
Deals From Disney Plus to Paramount Plus to Peacock and Max, there are already some Black Friday 2024 streaming deals available.
The best camera deals we've spotted so far: Cyber Monday 2024
By Alexander Cox last updated
Deals Here's our roundup of the biggest savings and discounts on cameras as we approach Cyber Monday 2024.
Best budget telescopes under $500 2024: skywatching made more accessible
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best budget telescopes under $500 so you can observe celestial objects whatever your budget. Right now, you can grab a Black Friday deal to save on your telescope.
Soar above the rest for Black Friday: This Holy Stone drone is 20% off on Amazon
By Mina Frost published
Deals The Holy Stone HS175D is 20% off on Amazon this Black Friday weekend, making it one of the cheapest drones on the market.
Save a massive $750 on a new laptop with this Dell Black Friday deal
By Mina Frost published
Deals The Dell XPS 16 has $750 off at Best Buy this Black Friday so you can grab this great laptop for astronomers for less.
Unlock the deep sky and save $780 with this huge deal on a Sky-Watcher telescope for Black Friday
By Mina Frost published
Deals The Sky-Watcher Flextube 400P is $780 off at B&H Photo this Black Friday, so you can grab one of the best deep space telescopes for under $4,000.
Black Friday deal: These top Celestron binoculars have a 25% discount
By Mina Frost published
Deals The Celestron TrailSeeker ED 8x42 binoculars feature in our best binoculars guide and have 25% off this Black Friday
I'm a Lego expert, and these 22 massive Black Friday Lego deals are not to be missed
By Kimberley Snaith last updated
It's Black Friday, and I've done the hard work of rounding up the best Lego deals from around the internet.
The best binoculars deals we've spotted so far: Black Friday 2024
By Kimberley Snaith last updated
Deals Here's our roundup of the biggest savings and discounts on binoculars as Black Friday 2024 approaches.
Best telescopes for beginners 2024: Bargain models to observe the cosmos
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for beginners are a great place to start your astronomy journey — you could catch a glimpse of October's rare comet flyby, ultra-bright supermoon, or elusive 'blaze star.'
HTC VIVE Black Friday 2024 deals
By Mina Frost published
Deals These Black Friday VIVE VR headset deals will save you virtually hundreds of deals on top models from HTC.
Best zoom lenses 2024: 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.
Top Black Friday space gifts at Walmart
By Mina Frost published
If you're starting your Christmas shopping early and want an alternative to Amazon, these are the top Black Friday space gifts at Walmart.
Top space gifts from Best Buy this Black Friday
By Mina Frost published
If you're anti-Amazon, we've rounded up the top space gifts from Best Buy you can find this Black Friday.
Black Friday or Christmas sales: Which is better?
By Mina Frost published
While you can get good discounts during both shopping events, we take a look at which is better between Black Friday and the Christmas sales.
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