Gemma currently works for the European Space Agency on content, communications and outreach, and was formerly the content director of Space.com, Live Science, science and space magazines How It Works and All About Space, history magazines All About History and History of War as well as Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) kids education brand Future Genius. She is the author of several books including "Quantum Physics in Minutes", "Haynes Owners’ Workshop Manual to the Large Hadron Collider" and "Haynes Owners’ Workshop Manual to the Milky Way". She holds a degree in physical sciences, a Master’s in astrophysics and a PhD in computational astrophysics. She was elected as a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society in 2011. Previously, she worked for Nature's journal, Scientific Reports, and created scientific industry reports for the Institute of Physics and the British Antarctic Survey. She has covered stories and features for publications such as Physics World, Astronomy Now and Astrobiology Magazine.
Latest articles by Gemma Lavender

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Buying Guide We have fully tested and ranked the best binoculars for stargazing and spotting galaxies, star clusters and planets. Models could drop in price this October Prime Day on Oct. 6.

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Buying Guide From stars and planets to galaxies and nebulas, the best telescopes will get you a great view of whatever you want to look at and with October Prime Day coming on Oct. 6, these models could get cheaper!

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Here are our top picks on what to look for when using binoculars to explore the night sky.

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Buying Guide Ready to start your astronomy journey?

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Buying Guide October will offer stunning views of bright Saturn, perfect for wowing young stargazers. We have the best child-friendly telescopes to enjoy this and other stunning sights.

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Review The perfect instrument for introducing beginner astronomers to the moon and stars

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Review Celestron’s mini-Dobsonian provides affordable, accessible access to the night sky.

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Our expert gives you a rundown of the main smart telescope brands and models.

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Review This Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ is best for observing planets and the moon.

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Review The Vaonis Hestia, through clever means, turns your smartphone into a smart telescope.

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DEALS We've found the best Sky-Watcher telescope deals for you.

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Deals We've scoped out all the best Celestron telescope and binoculars deals on the market and put them in this handy guide.

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Reference Comets are among the most exciting subjects to photograph in the night sky. Our handy guide will help you find them and capture the best images.

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Review The Vaonis Vespera Pro is sleek and easy-to-use, bringing some of the faintest deep-sky objects into reach — and in huge 12MP resolution too!

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Small but mighty, the ZWO Seestar S30 is an affordable, portable instrument that's great for observing and imaging deep-sky targets.

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Deals I've tried and tested many telescopes over the years to ensure you're choosing the right kit for you. These top five Cyber Monday and Black Friday steals offer superb views of planets, galaxies, nebulas and stars.

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Deals This Black Friday weekend, the Sky-Watcher EvoStar 120 APO Doublet Refractor is 20% off and is a must-buy if you are a seasoned skywatcher or looking for an upgrade on your current instrument.

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Reference Follow this guide on how to photograph and observe the neighboring worlds of our solar system.

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Gift guide If you’re looking for the best binoculars to give as a last-minute gift this holiday season we've rounded up a fool-proof guide to the best models whether they’re a beginner or more advanced observer.

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Gift guide Searching for the best telescope to gift to the astronomer in your life this holiday season? Whether they’re a beginner or a seasoned astronomer, we have options for all budgets.

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Review Stylish, small and lightweight, the compact Nikon Aculon T02 8x21 offers limited — yet pleasing — views of planets, the moon and star fields.

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Review The portable Olympus 8x25 WP II boasts an excellent optical system for clear views of the moon and bright targets with superb contrast.

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Review Though too small for serious skywatching, these compact binoculars provide pleasing night sky views for the casual stargazer.
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