Jase Parnell-Brookes is the Managing Editor for e-commerce for Space and Live Science. Previously the Channel Editor for Cameras and Skywatching at Space, Jase has been an editor and contributing expert across a wide range of publications since 2010. Based in the UK, they are also an award-winning photographer and educator winning the Gold Prize award in the Nikon Photo Contest 2018/19 and named Digital Photographer of the Year in 2014. After completing their Masters degree in 2011 and qualifying as a teacher in 2012, Jase has spent the last two decades studying and working in photography and publishing in multiple areas, and specializes in low light optics and camera systems. With many disparate passions outside of photography and writing Jase keeps busy studying science, cloudspotting (his favorite is mammatus undulatus,) refining his favorite coffee-making techniques, weightlifting, reconditioning retro Hi-Fi equipment, playing theatre organ and piano, building computers, birdspotting, fixing cars and making his own furniture to name just a few.
Latest articles by Jase Parnell-Brookes

Best telescopes this Cyber Monday 2025: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide These are the best telescopes for stargazing and astronomy. Cyber Monday has just started.

The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals 2025: telescopes, binoculars, cameras, Lego, streaming, drones and more
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals We've scoured the net for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on space-related gear, from telescopes to cameras and more.

Is this the cheapest Black Friday telescope deal we've seen? Yes! Best budget telescope now $182 in time for Christmas!
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals We've got hands on with the Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ and it is ideal for beginners and comes in $74 cheaper with this Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal from Amazon.

I can't find the Canon EOS R5 II any cheaper this Black Friday weekend — save $499 now!
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals Capture beautiful images of the night sky with this impressive camera for $499 less in this early Cyber Monday deal at Walmart.

I've handpicked these camera and lens deals — save some serious cash this Black Friday weekend
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals As we move into Cyber Monday I have spotted a range of high-end cameras and lenses on offer from top brands like Sony, Nikon and Sigma. Save hundreds on your next gear purchase.

No other DSLR comes close to the Nikon D850 — save a massive $600 on our best DSLR for astrophotography for Black Friday weekend
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals I think this is the best DSLR ever made. The Nikon D850 is now $600 off on BH Photo and Video this Black Friday weekend. Watch out though, it could end in the next few days.

LOW STOCK! 'An absolute behemoth' of a camera for astro — Nikon Z8 now the cheapest it's been since June 2025
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals Save yourself a huge $803 on a camera we've ranked as the best mirrorless camera for astrophotography.

The best cameras for photo and video on Black Friday weekend: The top models for astrophotography and everyday shooting
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide The best cameras for photo and video, handpicked and approved by our experts. There are already big savings live for Black Friday weekend.

The best binoculars are on sale this Cyber Monday— best overall models for stargazing, wildlife and general use
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We have fully tested and ranked the best binoculars for stargazing and spotting galaxies — prices have already dropped for Cyber Monday.

I take these compact Nikon Stabilized 12x25 binoculars with me everywhere and they just dropped in price, again.
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals Our best compact image-stabilized binoculars, the Nikon Stabilized 12x25 binoculars, just dropped in price again on Newegg for Black Friday. Now available for $635.

The best telescopes for beginners this Cyber Monday: The best for budding new astronomers
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide Ready to start your astronomy journey?

The best image stabilized binocular you can buy is now $320 cheaper for Black Friday — STILL LIVE
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals One of our favorite image stabilized binoculars — offering great quality optics for night sky viewing, now with $324 off.

This small but mighty smart telescope impressed our astronomy expert and now it's $50 cheaper for Black Friday
By Harry Bennett published
Deals Our astronomy expert, Gemma Lavender, reviewed the ZWO Seestar S30 and was impressed with the easy setup and stunning images. Get it for $349 in this Black Friday deal from Amazon!

Best Black Friday laptops for astronomers: Connect with telescopes and process photos with ease
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.

I've hand-picked these early Black Friday deals on image-stabilized binoculars, helping you to get steady views of the night sky
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals Early Black Friday deals are seeing prices slashed across image-stabilized binoculars, and this selection is perfect for detailed stargazing and steady wildlife observation.

Astrophotographers, rejoice at this stellar Black Friday smart telescope deal from Celestron
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Want to capture the wonders of the universe? The Celestron Origin Home Observatory makes it super-easy to photograph the deep sky and it's a stellar deal at $200 off for Black Friday.

I think this is the best DSLR ever made — Nikon's legendary D850 is at its cheapest price ever for Black Friday
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals Our best DSLR overall, the Nikon D850, is on sale for only $1997 in this early Black Friday deal from BH Photo and Video, saving you a huge $600.

Best Drones Black Friday 2025: Take your pick of the very best
By James Abbott last updated
These are the best drones on the market, with camera and flight performance that will impress even the most demanding pilots — and there are great deals to be had this Black Friday.

My favorite smart telescope is now $1000 off this Black Friday — the lowest price it’s been all year.
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals Unistellar has slashed the prices of its smart telescopes for its Black Friday sale, including the expert eVscope 2, which features a 4.5-inch aperture and a 7.7MP image sensor.

If you're a sci-fi fan looking for a Black Friday streaming deal, then saving 70% on HBO Max as a Hulu add-on is worth getting
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals You can save 70% on a year of HBO Max when you get it as an add-on to Hulu and stream the Dune movies and TV show, along with the Alien and Predator franchises.

Best camera drones 2025: Take your aerial photos and videos to the next level this Black Friday
By James Abbott last updated
Buying guide The best camera drones come in various designs, but they all share the best image-capture capabilities.

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.

Best Black Friday beginner drones 2025: Begin your aerial journey with confidence
By James Abbott last updated
Our picks of the best beginner drones are all easy to use but still offer excellent flying experiences with a good range of features, from brands including DJI and Potensic.
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