Gemma Lavender

Gemma Lavender

Contributing expert

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

A press shot of the Celestron NexStar 127 SLT's tube

Celestron NexStar 127 SLT telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine last updated

Suitable for beginners, the portable computerized NexStar 127 SLT offers clear, crisp views with no optical distortion. The telescope does require additional accessories to reach its potential

Astronomy Kit
A press shot of the Celestron NexStar Evolution 8

Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine last updated

Boasting high definition views and an advanced GoTo system, the hefty price tag of this Schmidt-Cassegrain is suitable for astronomers with high budgets looking to upgrade on their current setup

Astronomy Kit
Vixen A80MF Porta II telescope

The best deals on Vixen telescopes and binoculars

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine published

We check the best online retailers for discounts on a daily basis to find you the perfect offer on Vixen products — finding your next binoculars or telescope has never been easier

Astronomy Kit
Celestron 114LCM Computerized Telescope

Get 12% off the Celestron 114LCM Computerized Telescope, now just $309.58

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine last updated

Tour the universe with the latest in telescope technology — and at a great discount

Astronomy Kit
Celestron AstroMaster LT 76AZ

Celestron's AstroMaster LT 76AZ Telescope is now $111.59, 14% off the retail price

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine last updated

For a little over $100, you can get started in skywatching with a great-quality instrument

Astronomy Kit
Celestron Ambassador 80AZ telescope

The Celestron Ambassador 80AZ Brass Telescope is now just $899 this holiday

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine published

Get 10% off one of the most unique telescopes on the market, a discount of over $100 at Amazon

Astronomy Kit
Celestron NexStar 6SE telescope

Up to $840 off Celestron's NexStar Computerized Telescope, 41% discount at Adorama

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine last updated

One of Space.com's recommended computerized telescopes is on offer, starting at just $499

Astronomy Kit
Celestron CPC 800 GPS tube

Celestron CPC 800 GPS telescope: Full review

By Gemma Lavender, All About Space magazine published

Offering superb views of the solar system and deep sky, the Celestron CPC 800 GPS is packed with the latest in telescope technology

Astronomy Kit
Artist's impression of BepiColombo

Here's what scientists heard when Mercury-bound BepiColombo flew past Earth

By Gemma Lavender published

BepiColombo captured five eerie recordings as it whizzed past Earth at a speed of 2.159 miles (3.474 kilometers) per second.

Mercury
An artist's illustration of the center of Mars

New Marsquake study could shatter theories on how Mars was born

By Gemma Lavender last updated

A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo has revealed tantalizing details about Mars’ seismic activity for the very first time.

Mars
An artist's impression of a millisecond pulsar and its stellar companion.

1st super-fast pulsar found snacking on its companion in far-flung star cluster

By Gemma Lavender published

China's FAST radio telescope has uncovered the first known pulsar in the star cluster Messier 92. The super-fast pulsating object forms one part of an eclipsing binary.

Stars
Artist's impression of the Kepler-88 system

Kepler-88 has a new king! Planet three-times Jupiter's mass discovered in alien star system

By Gemma Lavender published

A new world has been confirmed in the Kepler-88 planetary system, tipping the scales at three-times the mass of solar system giant Jupiter.

Exoplanets
The Far Side of the Moon

Secrets from the Far Side of the Moon

By Gemma Lavender, Nick Howes published

Often referred to as the dark side of the moon, it's about time we went back — according to NASA's lunar astronauts and planetary scientists.

The moon
Next-Generation Transit Survey to Hunt Exoplanets on the Cheap

New Survey Will Hunt for Nearby Alien Planets on the Cheap

By Gemma Lavender published

The Next-Generation Transit Survey is being assembled for around $3 million.

Exoplanets
This artist’s impression shows the planet orbiting the Sun-like star HD 85512 about 35 light-years from Earth.

How to Find Habitable Planets in Our Galaxy's Danger Zone

By Gemma Lavender published

New research suggests looking for habitable planets around stars close to the galactic center.

Galaxies
Exoplanet Near the Galactic Center

How to Keep Lonely Exoplanets Snug: Just Add Dark Matter

By Gemma Lavender published

Dark matter could help life evolve and survive on distant worlds outside of our solar system, a new study says.

Exoplanets
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