Jase Parnell-Brookes is the Senior Manager for Commercial Content & Brand Partnerships at Space.com.
Previously, Jase was the Managing Editor for e-commerce on Live Science as well as Space and is an optics and camera specialist. Since 2010, Jase has been an editor and contributing expert across a wide range of publications focusing on photography.
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 being named Digital Photographer of the Year in 2014. After completing their Master's degree in 2011 and qualifying as a further education teacher in 2012, Jase has spent the last two decades studying and working in photography and publishing in multiple areas.
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 organ and piano, building computers, birdspotting, fixing cars and making his own furniture.
Latest articles by Jase Parnell-Brookes

By Rich Owen Last updated
NASA's Artemis 2 mission is now in its final few days before returning to Earth on Friday, April 10. You may not be there for splashdown but you can show your support with Artemis-themed space-flight merch, from Lego and hoodies to mission patches and metal posters.

By Harry Bennett Published
Unistellar co-founder tells Space.com about how citizen scientists are using smart telescopes to engage in planetary defense.

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.

By Ian Evenden Last updated
Deals Whether you're a beginner or a pro, get ready to save big money on cameras. We've rounded up the best camera deals, from big names like Sony, Canon and Nikon, ready to save you hundreds.

By Jamie Carter Published
Here's why a pair of binoculars is your best option for stargazing as a beginner.

By Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated
Buying Guide Whether you're night-trekking or skywatching, the best flashlights are just what you need to illuminate your equipment and keep your evening accident free.

By Jamie Carter Last updated
Buying Guide The best binoculars for kids provide closer views and are designed to be convenient for smaller hands and faces.

By Jase Parnell-Brookes Last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best compact binoculars, taking into account their build quality, visuals, and how compact they are.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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