
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

Celestron telescope & binocular deals 2025
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Deals We've scoped out all the best Celestron telescope and binoculars deals on the market and put them in this handy guide.

Best solar telescopes 2025: Safely observe sun spots and solar eclipses
By Chris McMullen published
The best solar telescopes suitable for the next solar eclipse.

Best budget telescopes under $500 2025: Explore the night sky for less
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best budget telescopes under $500 so you can survey the night sky regardless of your budget.

Best smart telescopes 2025: Navigate the night skies with ease
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.

Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2025
By Tom Kerss last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for seeing planets give you the best views of our celestial neighbors.

Best telescopes for kids 2025: The best child-friendly scopes for young skywatchers
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids are easy to use, accessible to beginners and you can get your stargazers started with April's spectacular full moon.

Best telescopes for beginners 2025: Start your stargazing journey with our pick of the best beginner-friendly telescopes.
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide Ready to start your astronomy journey? We've rounded up the best telescopes, in time for April's full moon.

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.

Best FPV drones 2025: Enjoy immersive drone flight
By James Abbott last updated
Experience the most unique flights possible with the best FPV drones where you can flip, roll and dive the drone. Here are our favorites.

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 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 photo editing apps for astrophotography 2025
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best photo editing apps for astrophotography, perfect for boosting colors and improving the clarity of your images.

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 binoculars for long distance viewing 2025
By Kimberley Lane last updated
The best binoculars for long distance viewing have high magnification and quality optics.

Best telescope mounts in 2025
By Damian Peach last updated
Buying Guide We take a look at a selection of the best telescopes mounts currently on offer.

Best eyepieces for telescopes 2025: A crucial telescope accessory to invest in
By Damian Peach last updated
Buying Guide The best eyepieces for telescopes can transform your skywatching experience, allowing you to get closer to the planets, comets, and stars.

Best lenses for astrophotography in 2025: Capture the majesty of the cosmos
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide The best lenses for astrophotography help you capture the cosmos in the best possible way.

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 cameras for timelapse videos in 2025
By Tantse Walter last updated
Browse our list of the best cameras for timelapse videos in 2025, with picks from Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and more.

Best camera phones 2025: Smartphones that can capture the stars
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying guide We've rounded up the best camera phones including flagship models from Apple, Samsung and Google.
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