Articles by Jase Parnell-Brookes, Channel Editor

Jase Parnell-Brookes is an award-winning photographer, educator and writer based in the UK. They won the Gold Prize award in the Nikon Photo Contest 2018/19 and was named Digital Photographer of the Year in 2014. After completing their Masters Jase has spent a good chunk of two decades studying and working in photography and optics shooting and writing all over the world for big-name brands and media outlets. Now the Channel Editor for Cameras and Skywatching at Space.com their speciality is in low light optics and camera systems.

Articles by: Jase Parnell-Brookes

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Space.com's top 20 Prime Day deals: telescopes, binoculars, cameras and more

By Jase Parnell-Brookes published 12 July 23

Deals We've rounded up the top 20 deals on space-related gear from telescopes to cameras and binoculars to star projectors.

Sony a6600 in the reviewer's hands now on sale during amazon prime day

Grab the lowest ever price on the Sony A6600 camera before it's gone!

By Jase Parnell-Brookes published 12 July 23

Deals $400 off the Sony A6600 — the best compact APS-C mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses is at its cheapest price ever today — the last day of Amazon Prime Day.

Sony A7R IV shown as the editor's pick on prime day camera deals

I test cameras for a living — this is the Prime Day camera deal I recommend, but it ends at midnight!

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 12 July 23

Deals Named as the best camera overall and one of the best cameras for astrophotography in our guides this mirrorless just got even more incredible, with over $200 off.

Pococo Home Planetarium on a wooden shelf with packaging on either side now cheaper for Amazon Prime Day

Create your own home planetarium for less — save 20% on one of the best star projectors

By Jase Parnell-Brookes published 11 July 23

Deals Grab this Prime Day star projector deal for 20% off the regular price and transform your home into a mini home planetarium or simply use it as an ambient night light.

Canon EOS R6 discount on amazon prime day

Forget Prime Day — the Canon EOS R6 is $300 off at Adorama

By Jase Parnell-Brookes published 10 July 23

Deals Save $300 on this full-frame mirrorless bundle from Canon and get an EOS R6 and an EF-EOS R Ring Mount Adapter to use all your old lenses to shoot the stars.

The Canon EOS R8 atop a tripod without a lens

Canon EOS R8 review

By Jase Parnell-Brookes published 21 June 23

Review Ideally suited to astrophotographers, the Canon EOS R8 is a full-frame, reasonably priced mirrorless that performs well when shooting the stars.

Nikon Z8 review

By Jase Parnell-Brookes published 21 June 23

Review An absolute behemoth in every respect, the Nikon Z8 is poised to be the go-to camera for professionals and enthusiastic amateurs with the budget.

Photographer takes photos of the milky way and starlink satellite train

How to photograph SpaceX Starlink satellites in the night sky

By Tantse Walter published 31 May 23

Reference Discover the best methods and camera equipment to photograph Starlink satellites at night using this step-by-step method.

Save a stellar $500 on the Nikon D850: One of the best DSLRs ever made

By Naaza Zimba published 24 May 23

Deal This $500 price drop is the biggest saving on the legendary Nikon D850 we've seen all year.

Unistellar eQuinox 2 Telescope in-use against night sky near sunset

Unistellar eQuinox 2 telescope review

By Jason Parnell-Brookes published 12 April 23

Review A smart telescope designed for beginners and pros, the Unistellar eQuinox 2 provides excellent views and photos of the cosmos.

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 Jase Parnell-Brookes published 16 January 23

Reference Learn how to observe and photograph comets as they near the sun. Get the best sights and images of these celestial encounters 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

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

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated 26 September 23

Deals The best budget telescopes under $500 by top brands and reputable retailers. There are even some sub $100 options.

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.

Affinity photo screenshots against an image of the earth with stars and a cyber monday badge

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.

Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM lens on a white background with black friday camera deal badge

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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