
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

How to photograph a solar eclipse with a smartphone — 7 tips from an expert
By Josh Dury last updated
Reference This guide will teach you the basics of how to photograph the solar eclipse with your smartphone, including techniques for making adjustments to your composition, exposure and focus.

How to photograph a solar eclipse
By Josh Dury last updated
Reference Astrophotographer Josh Dury gives his best tips for photographing a solar eclipse.

Best camera drones 2025: 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 2025: Discover the ultimate drones
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 — and there are great deals to be had this Black Friday.

Best stargazing apps 2025: AR apps and virtual star maps to help you navigate the night sky
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide Looking for the best stargazing apps to learn about the night sky? We've rounded up our favorites right here.

Best light pollution filters for astrophotography 2025
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.

Amazon Prime Day 2025: Save big with Amazon Spring Deal Days
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals Amazon Spring Deal Days are nearly here, we've rounded some of the best pre-sale offers.

Best solar binoculars 2025: Sungaze without damaging your eyes
By Kimberley Lane last updated
The best solar binoculars let you get a closer view of the sun while keeping your eyes safe.

Camera deals 2025: Whether you're a beginner or a pro, save hundreds with these camera deals
By Ian Evenden last updated
Deals Here are the best camera deals we've found — huge savings to be had on top models with something for everyone.

Best laptops for astronomers 2025: Link up telescopes and edit astrophotographs
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.

Binoculars deals 2025: Spend less to see more with huge savings on binoculars
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Here are all the best binoculars deals on the market with something for everyone regardless of budget, needs and experience.

Telescope deals 2025: save hundreds with these stargazing bargains
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals We've scoped out the best telescope deals available this year featuring top models from reputable retailers.

The last Cyber Monday 2025 deals you can buy: Telescope deals, binocular discounts, camera deals after Black Friday week
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.

Only hours left: I photographed with this Nikon camera for years and recommend this $800 discount for Cyber Monday
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals Huge $800 off this Cyber Monday, running through Black Friday week: Nikon D850, the best DSLR in the world and our pick as the best DSLR for astrophotography now almost 27% cheaper in this camera deal.

Call me crazy but I'd fall for this Cyber Monday star projector deal, even if it's fake
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals Still live! We gave this star projector five stars in our glowing review and it's currently on offer for Cyber Monday, except it's not a genuine deal, but I'd buy it anyway.

7 hours to go! Lowest price Nikon binoculars are FINALLY cheaper on Cyber Monday
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals Cyber Monday deals are nearly over but you can still save on these powerful Nikon Porro prism binoculars binoculars at Amazon.

There's not long left to grab this Holy Stone HS900 bundle for less than $400.
By Tantse Walter last updated
Deals The HS900 is the best Holy Stone drone on the market. The flight performance is great and the camera is impressive. Save $200 this Cyber Monday.

The best camera deals we've spotted so far: Cyber Monday 2025
By Alexander Cox last updated
Deals Here's our roundup of the biggest savings and discounts on cameras as we approach Cyber Monday 2025.

Hurry! Cult classic camera — one of Sony's best cameras now lowest price for Black Friday
By Tantse Walter last updated
Deals Still available: It may be six years old but this fan-favorite Sony mirrorless is now $860 cheaper at Walmart from Black Friday through Cyber Monday — a huge 43% discount!

Not a typo! Best Sony camera for astrophotography now $600 cheaper!
By Alexis De Leaver last updated
Hurry, stocks are low! Almost 20% off the best Sony camera for astro we recommend. But how? Walmart Black Friday, that's how.

Massive saving of $750 Leica binoculars? Surely not! But yes, because Black Friday
By Kim Snaith last updated
Deals Leica 10x42 Noctivid binoculars now $750 cheaper this Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday: One of our Managing Editor's favorite binoculars they've ever tested.

Black Friday is dead, but this Canon camera deal is ALIVE! Save $500 now.
By Tantse Walter last updated
Deals Multiple retailers have slashed $500 off this Canon mirrorless camera for Black Friday but the deal is still live at Amazon, BestBuy, Adorama and B&H.

The cheapest price since January — a massive $450 off our favorite Celestron telescope this Black Friday
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals This magnificent Celestron NexStar Evolution 8, with a computerized star-tracking mount, is an amazing $450 off in Adorama's Black Friday sale
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