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 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.

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.

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 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 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: Choose the right binoculars for stargazing, wildlife, birding 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Telescope deals 2025: save hundreds with these stargazing bargains
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals We've scoped out the best telescope deals available this year featuring top models from reputable retailers.
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