
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 star projectors under $100 in 2025
By Chris McMullen published
Want to bring the cosmos into your home without breaking the bank? We've rounded up the best star projectors for under $100, from ambient to accurate.

Best rangefinder binoculars 2025: Observe and measure distance
By Russ Swan last updated
Buying Guide The best rangefinder binoculars allow you to locate and measure the distance of your subjects — we've rounded up our favorite models from all the top brands.

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.

Best budget binoculars 2025: Affordable, high-quality models
By Tantse Walter last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best budget binoculars, combining affordability with good quality optics and fantastic views.

Best binoculars for kids 2025: Small and lightweight binos for younger users
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best binoculars for kids provide closer views and are designed to be convenient for smaller hands and faces.

Best night vision binoculars 2025: Our top picks to see in the dark
By Russ Swan last updated
Buying Guide The best night vision binoculars allow you to spot nocturnal wildlife or enjoy views of June's full moon.

Best compact binoculars 2025: Lightweight, travel-friendly models
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best compact binoculars, taking into account their build quality, visuals, and how compact they are.

Best beginner cameras 2025: Canon, Sony, Nikon, Olympus and more
By Jacob Little last updated
Buying Guide The best beginner combine ease-of-use and intuitive features to help you improve your photography skills. Keep an eye out for deals on some of our top picks.

Best monocular 2025: 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 the full moon.

Best telescopes for deep space 2025: View the universe in breathtaking detail
By Tom Kerss last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best telescopes for deep space — gaze far into the night sky and survey the cosmos in impressive detail.

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 cameras for low light photography in 2025
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide The best cameras for low light photography let you shoot effortlessly in dark conditions without boosting the ISO too high — check out our favorite models.

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.

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.

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 cameras for astrophotography 2025: Shoot for the stars with our picks
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best cameras for astrophotography, just what you need to make the most of May's new moon and multicolored stellar display.

Best mirrorless cameras in 2025: Canon, Nikon, Sony and more
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best mirrorless cameras, with models suitable for a range of photography styles, abilities and budgets.

Best cameras for photos and videos 2025: From beginner to pro models
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best cameras for photos and videos. With the right camera, you can capture May's multicolored star display.

Telescopes at Best Buy: Deals in stock 2025
By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated
We've combed through all the telescopes at Best Buy, looking for new deals and checking stock levels on popular models.

Binoculars deals 2025: Spend less to see more with huge savings on binoculars
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Here are all the best binoculars deals on the market with something for everyone regardless of budget, needs and experience.

Telescopes at Walmart in 2025: Best deals
By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated
There are several discounts on Celestron and other telescopes at Walmart, get them before they're gone!

Telescopes on Amazon: The best deals 2025
By Ruth Gaukrodger last updated
Telescopes on Amazon are in abundance, so we've scoped out the best deals that are available.

Sky-Watcher telescope deals 2025: save big on one of the top telescope brands
By Gemma Lavender last updated
DEALS We've found the best Sky-Watcher telescope deals for you.
Get the Space.com Newsletter
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!