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

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 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.

VR headset deals 2025: the best offers and discounts available
By Chris McMullen last updated
Deals VR headset deals mean a unique, immersive experience for less and there's fantastic offers on Meta and HTC models.

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 with February's planetary parade nearly here, now's a great time to buy.

Best light pollution filters for astrophotography 2025
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide Our picks of the best light pollution filters for astrophotography will reduce skyglow and unattractive color casts, making your images as vibrant as possible.

Solar viewing deals 2025: safely observe the sun for less
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Save money and protect your eyes with these solar viewing deals.

Best star projectors 2025: From cosmic light shows to home planetariums.
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night sky experience from the comfort of your couch. They are often reduced on special occasions such as Prime Days, so keep your eyes open.

Amazon Prime Day 2025: Save big with Amazon Spring Deal Days
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals Amazon Spring Deal Days are nearly here, we've rounded some of the best pre-sale offers.

Best VR space experiences
By Chris McMullen last updated
Reference The best VR space experiences puts space travel within reach of everyone - with the right hardware.

Best flashlights 2025: essential for stargazing and night trekking
By Jamie Moorcroft-Sharp last updated
Buying Guide We've spotted the best flashlights currently on the market, covering a range of price points and suitable for everything from reading at night to stargazing.

Best DSLR cameras in 2025: Our top picks of full-frame and crop-sensor bodies
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide The best DSLR cameras on the market can often outperform mirrorless models — here are our favorites from Nikon, Canon and more.

Best external hard drives 2025: 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 2025: Portable charging for astronomers and stargazers
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.

Drone deals 2025: The best deals available today
By Alexander Cox last updated
We've rounded up the best drone deals from a range of reputable retailers as top names are currently discounted.

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.

Best solar viewing gear 2025: Observe partial and total eclipses in safety
By Kimberley Lane last updated
The best solar viewing gear available for the next solar eclipse. Spy the best solar glasses, filters, telescopes and binoculars.

Solar eclipse glasses: How to check safety and use them correctly
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
You can always grab a pair ahead of the next solar eclipse!

Camera deals 2025: Whether you're a beginner or a pro, save hundreds with these camera deals
By Ian Evenden last updated
Deals Here are the best camera deals we've found — huge savings to be had on top models with something for everyone.

Zeiss binoculars deals: Our favorite deals of 2025
By Ian Evenden last updated
Zeiss binoculars deals are tough to spot... but we're keeping an eye out for them.

Best laptops for astronomers 2025: Link up telescopes and edit astrophotographs
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 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 March's amazing total lunar eclipse.

Best binoculars 2025: Stargaze the night sky, spot nebulas, galaxies and more
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've picked the best binoculars for stargazing, comet viewing and nature watching. Keep an eye out for deals and do your research here to prepare.

Best telescopes 2025: Bring the universe closer with the best telescopes for stars, planets, nebulas and more
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 deals, too.

At $800 off, this powerful Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera has never been cheaper, just in time for March's lunar eclipse
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Looking for to take your astrophotography to the next level? Save up to $800 on the Nikon Z8, a powerhouse of a mirrorless camera just in time to capture March's lunar eclipse.
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