Jase Parnell-Brookes
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
The best binoculars deals we've spotted so far: Black Friday 2024
By Kimberley Snaith last updated
Deals Here's our roundup of the biggest savings and discounts on binoculars as Black Friday 2024 approaches.
Best camera drones 2024: 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 beginner drones 2024: Get started with the best.
By James Abbott last updated
Our picks of the best beginner drones are still capable, powerful devices — and this Black Friday is a great time to pick one up at a discount.
Best telescopes for beginners 2024: Bargain models to observe the cosmos
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for beginners are a great place to start your astronomy journey — you could catch a glimpse of October's rare comet flyby, ultra-bright supermoon, or elusive 'blaze star.'
Orion telescopes and binocular deals 2024: Save big on Orion optics
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Deals Here are the best Orion telescopes and binoculars deals on the market as well as our favorites displayed with their lowest prices. Remember prices may drop further on Black Friday/Cyber Monday.
Best laptops for astronomers 2024: Link up telescopes and edit astrophotographs
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
Connect your telescope with one of the best laptops for astronomy as you gaze at planets, the Cold Moon and meteor showers this December.
Best stargazing tents: keep warm and dry when skywatching
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
We round up the best stargazing tents for all situations, from solitary travelers to hosting parties.
Best zoom lenses 2024: The best picks from Canon, Sony, Nikon and more
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Buying Guide Our guide to the best zoom lenses for capturing detailed shots of distant objects, with options to suit a range of cameras and photography styles.
Best photo editing apps for astrophotography 2024
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best photo editing apps for astrophotography, perfect for boosting colors and improving the clarity of your images.
Best DSLR cameras in 2024: Our top picks of full-frame and crop-sensor bodies
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide The best DSLR cameras on the market can often outperform mirrorless models — here are our favorites from Nikon, Canon and more.
Best cameras for low light photography in 2024
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide The best cameras for low light photography let you shoot effortlessly in dark conditions without boosting the ISO too high — check out our favorite models.
Best Nikon cameras in 2024
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best Nikon cameras currently available, including Early Black Friday deals so you can bag one of these top cameras for less.
Best Sony cameras in 2024
By Kimberley Lane last updated
We've rounded up the best Sony cameras for photos, videos, astrophotography and more, including some great early Black Friday deals on our top picks.
Best mirrorless cameras in 2024: Canon, Nikon, Sony and more
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best mirrorless cameras, with models suitable for a range of photography styles, abilities and budgets, including early Black Friday deals.
Best cameras for astrophotography in 2024: Shoot the night sky for less this Black Friday
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide The best cameras for astrophotography are designed to handle low-light situations and shoot celestial objects. Find the perfect pick for less in the Black Friday sales.
Save $300 on the best-motorized telescope before Black Friday
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals The Celestron NexStar 8SE is on offer for $300 off ahead of Black Friday, which is cheaper than when it was on offer over Prime Day.
Top 10 best telescope deals we've spotted: Black Friday 2024
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
Deals Here's our roundup of the biggest savings and discounts you can make on telescopes as Black Friday 2024 approaches.
Should you buy binoculars on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
By Tantse Walter last updated
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are around the corner — what can we expect regarding binocular discounts this year?
Best budget star projector now 60% cheaper for Prime Day
By Chris McMullen last updated
Deals This This dazzling, child-friendly Astronaut Star Projector is $25 off for Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day 2024: Last of the space gift deals for October Prime
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024 is here, we've rounded up the best deals Amazon is offering during the event.
Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2024
By Tom Kerss last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for seeing planets give you the best views of our celestial neighbors, and some are already on sale for Black Friday.
Best light pollution filters for astrophotography 2024
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide Our picks of the best light pollution filters for astrophotography will reduce skyglow and unattractive color casts, making your images as vibrant as possible.
Best lenses for astrophotography in 2024
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide The best lenses for astrophotography help you capture the cosmos in the best possible way, and there are savings to be had this October Amazon Prime Day.
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