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 camera drones 2026: Take your aerial photos and videos to the next level
By James Abbott last updated
Buying guide The best camera drones come in various designs, but they all share the best image-capture capabilities.

Best Drones 2026: 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.

Best lenses for astrophotography 2026: the best glass you can get from Sony, Canon and Sigma
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We have rounded up the best lenses for astrophotography so you can capture detailed night sky shots with crystal clear stars.

The best cameras for photo and video 2026: 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.

Best night vision binoculars 2026: See in the dark and get a better look at the night sky
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide The best night vision binoculars range from basic infrared models to quality binoculars that will last a lifetime.

The best binoculars in 2026 — 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.

Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2026
By Tom Kerss last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for seeing planets can help you spot Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and Mercury.

Best smart telescopes 2026: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas with ease
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Buying Guide The best smart telescopes make viewing the universe a breeze. Treat yourself to our top picks from Unistellar, Celestron, Vaonis and more.

Best telescopes for kids 2026: The best child-friendly scopes you can buy
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids will wow young stargazers and help ignite a lifelong passion for astronomy.

The best telescopes for beginners 2026: The best for budding new astronomers
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide Ready to start your astronomy journey?

Best telescopes 2026: Observe stars, galaxies and nebulas
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide These are the best telescopes for stargazing and astronomy with top models from Unistellar, Celestron and ZWO.

These Canon 18x50 image-stabilized binoculars are my top choice for up-close stargazing — even cheaper than Black Friday
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals 30% savings on the Canon 18x50 IS UD all-weather binoculars are great for stable stargazing at a high magnification. They are at their cheapest price ahead of the Christmas holidays in this deal from Amazon, for only $11.

Last-chance Cyber Monday deals 2025 still available: 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.

My hand-picked Black Friday deals on image-stabilized binoculars are still active for Cyber Monday.
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals Black Friday deals are seeing prices slashed across image-stabilized binoculars and they have lasted into Cyber Monday. This selection is perfect for detailed stargazing and steady wildlife observation.

Cyber Monday deal — these best image-stabilized binoculars are still $320 off, but this price won't last much longer
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.

Last chance to grab this "absolute behemoth' of a camera for astro — Nikon Z8 now only $3340 at Walmart this Cyber Monday
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.

Amazon's 23 best Cyber Monday deals on telescopes, binoculars and cameras
By Kat Bayly published
Deals Have you been checking your Amazon app all weekend? Stop! We've rounded up the best deals from Amazon for you this Cyber Monday. Last chance to save big!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.
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