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

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.

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.

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.

Get closer to the stars with $64 off these rugged multi-purpose binoculars
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals These beginner-friendly Celestron Nature DX ED 8x42 binos are 28% off this Black Friday — perfect for moon gazing.

Canon 8x20 IS binocular review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review Canon’s lightest IS binos provide ample image stabilization and good optical clarity — great for enthusiastic, traveling stargazers.

Canon 12x36 IS III binocular review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review The rock-solid stabilization of the Canon 12x36 IS binoculars maximizes the smaller objective lenses for steady, detailed views of the night sky.

Canon 18x50 IS UD all-weather binocular review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review If you're looking for a pair of binoculars that won't let you down, look no further — these image-stabilized binoculars are ideal for stargazing.

Canon 10x20 IS binocular review: A compact binocular suitable for stargazing
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review Lightweight, portable and powerful, the Canon 10x20 IS binoculars are suitable for those who like to travel light when stargazing.

Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 binocular review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review These Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 binoculars are great for any stargazer looking for a budget-friendly investment.

Experience instant stargazing with one of the most versatile smart telescopes this Black Friday, with $1149 off
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals Waste no time with the Unistellar Odyssey Pro — a lightweight, portable smart telescope that features in our best smart telescopes guide.

Best star projectors 2026: The top projectors and planetariums this year
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night sky experience from the comfort of your couch. They are often reduced, so keep your eyes open.

Best smart binoculars 2025: Learn, share and be guided around the night sky
By Matt Morris last updated
Buying Guide Smart binoculars are a new technology, but are they worth getting in on? We've rounded up the best.
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