Articles by Jason Parnell-Brookes, Channel Editor

Jason Parnell-Brookes is an award-winning photographer, educator and writer based in the UK. He won the Gold Prize award in the Nikon Photo Contest 2018/19 beating over 90,000 other entrants and was named Digital Photographer of the Year in 2014. Jason is a Masters graduate and has a wealth of academic and real-world experience in a variety of photographic disciplines from astrophotography and wildlife to fashion and portraiture. Now the Channel Editor for Cameras and Skywatching at Space.com his speciality is in low light optics and camera systems.

Articles by: Jason Parnell-Brookes

Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 binocular in hand

Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 binocular review

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 24 January 23

Review Reasonably priced and easy to use, the Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 binocular is suitable for beginners and hobbyists alike who want bright, sharp optics in a compact device.

Celestron nexstar evolution 9.25-inch telescope on a white background

Save 20% on the Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25 telescope

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 18 January 23

Deals Grab over $700 off the smartphone-controlled computerized Celestron Nexstar Evolution 9.25 telescope and see the stars in the cosmos at a fraction of the cost.

How to view and photograph comets

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 16 January 23

Reference As comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) nears the sun, get the best sights and images of this celestial encounter with our handy guide.

Front view of the Encalife SVBONY SV47 10x42 binoculars on a snowy post

Encalife SVBONY SV47 10x42 binocular review

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 15 December 22

Review The Encalife SVBONY SV47 10x42 binoculars are a suitable binocular for beginners, if you can find them at the right price.

The Unistellar evscope 2 telescope which is on offer this holiday season

Save up to $900 on these festive Unistellar telescope deals

By Alexander Cox published 8 December 22

Deals You can save $900 on Unistellar's eVscope 2 telescope and there's $600 of their eQuinox model this holiday season too.

Best telescopes under $500: Image shows man using telescope at night with blurred city lights in background

The best budget telescopes under $500 2023: Picks from Celestron, Meade and Orion

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 16 January 23

Deals The best budget telescopes on the market, options for telescopes under $500 to sub $100 models, with top names from reputable retailers.

These binoculars can reveal the stars: Now they're $65 off for Cyber Monday

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 28 November 22

Deals Telescopes step aside, these powerful Celestron binoculars can reveal the night sky in superb detail and now they're discounted by over 30%.

The perfect astronomy gift: This beginner telescope is currently under $100

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 28 November 22

Deals We've never seen the Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ LT under $100 before, so grab this Cyber Monday deal as the ideal holiday gift for the beginner astronomer in your life.

10 best Cyber Monday telescope deals we've seen so far 2023

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 28 November 22

Deals With Cyber Monday in full swing, we've rounded up our top 10 telescope deals so you don't have to go searching.

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Affinity Photo image editing software $20 off this Black Friday/Cyber Monday

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 27 November 22

Deals A Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal on this standalone image editing software is now $20 off and a perfect replacement for Photoshop.

The new Canon EOS R10 is now $100 cheaper this Black Friday/Cyber Monday

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 27 November 22

Deals Save $100 off the RRP on the Canon EOS R10 mirrorless camera at Walmart this Black Friday/Cyber Monday.

Discover the cosmos for less: Celestron 114AZ-SR telescope now half price

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 28 November 22

Deals Take advantage of the biggest Black Friday and Cyber Monday telescope deal we've seen this year with almost 50% off the Celestron 114AZ — the perfect gift price.

42% off this Encalife star projector all Black Friday weekend

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 27 November 22

Deals This star projector is $25 off in this Black Friday weekend deal which doubles as the perfect holiday gift for space fans or to help kids fall asleep.

Vaonis Vespera smart telescope: Cyber Monday savings of $500

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 28 November 22

Deals The smart telescope from Vaonis Vespera is now $500 cheaper in this Cyber Monday telescope deal and comes with its own tripod.

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Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM lens now reduced to under $2000 this Black Friday

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 25 November 22

Deals The perfect camera lens for astrophotography, the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM is now $400 off with this Black Friday deal over at B&H.

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Sony A7R IVA camera bundle was $3498, now $2998 at Walmart

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 25 November 22

Deals This is the best Black Friday camera deal we've seen so far on Sony cameras and it comes bundled with loads of accessories to get you started.

Gaze into the heavens with this Celestron Black Friday deal

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 25 November 22

Deals Get $50 off the Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ telescope this Black Friday with this coupon on an already-discounted price.

Astronaut Starry Sky Projector review photo

73% discount on Astronaut star projectors this Black Friday

By Alexander Cox published 24 November 22

Deals Grab a supermassive 73% discount this Black Friday with this astronaut star projectorand add an out-of-this-world aesthetic to your room.

The Encalife SVBONY 501P 70 against a white wall backdrop

$50 discount on the Encalife ENTE501P refractor telescope

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 24 November 22

Deals 20% Black Friday discount on the Encalife ENTE501P refractor telescope makes this entry-level telescope $50 cheaper then its original price.

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Canon 10x32 IS image stabilized binoculars now $200 off

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 24 November 22

Deals Save $200 on these fantastic image stabilized Canon 10x32 IS binoculars deal this Black Friday over at B&H.

Nikon prostaff 3s 10x42 binocualrs on a white background on black friday

25% off the Nikon ProStaff 3S binoculars for Black Friday: Still available this weekend

By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated 26 November 22

Deals A $31 Black Friday discount on this Nikon PROSTAFF 3S 10x42 binocular deal saves a quarter of their original price and the deal is still running this weekend.

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Save $80 on the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX130 telescope

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 24 November 22

Deals A deep discount of $80 makes the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX130 even cheaper than its already-discounted price for an astronomical Black Friday deal.

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Save $340 on Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E lens: Black Friday deal

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 24 November 22

Deals This Black Friday lens deal on the Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E gives a 25% discount for a saving of $340 for a telephoto zoom lens suited to moon photography.

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Sony A7R III is now $500 cheaper in this Black Friday deal

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 23 November 22

Deals Save over 20% with this $500 off camera deal with the Sony A7R III over at Amazon with this Black Friday deal

Hexeum Night vision binoculars against a white background.

HEXEUM night vision binoculars Black Friday deal — top specs for a fraction of the cost

By Tantse Walter published 22 November 22

Deals Save 53% in this Black Friday deal and snag a fantastic pair of night vision binoculars.

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