
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

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 2025
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
Deals Here's our roundup of the biggest savings and discounts you can make on telescopes as Black Friday 2025 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

Lego Technic planet earth and moon in orbit review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review The Lego planet earth and moon set is the perfect gift for anyone who wants a working model of our home and nearest satellite.

Unistellar Odyssey review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review The Unistellar Odyssey and Odyssey Pro smart telescopes are the smallest and lightest reflector telescopes the company has to offer.

These are the cheapest binocular deals you can buy on the last day of Prime Day
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals The Best Prime Day binocular deals to snap up before midnight tonight (July 17)

These are the top Prime Day telescope deals I wish I was buying today
By Tantse Walter published
Deals Here is a selection of the best deals we've seen that are still active. Remember that some models require you to add a coupon at checkout.

Explore the skies with the DJI Mini 4K camera drone, up to $90 off for Prime Day
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Want to capture the world from above? This impressive DJI Mini 4K camera drone is $60 off or $90 off for the Fly More Combo, which gives triple the flight time.

Discover the heavens for less: Save $450 on this five-star telescope at Adorama
By Tantse Walter published
Deals Explore Deep Space for 15% less with the Celestron Advanced VX 8 Edge HD telescope.

The Pococo Galaxy Star Projector has had a 44% Prime Day price drop
By Tantse Walter published
Deals The rechargeable Pococo Galaxy Star Projector is one of our favorites, and today, it is available for its lowest-ever price of $79.99.

Vaonis Vespera II smart telescope review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review The Vaonis Vespera II is probably the best smart telescope you can buy for the money. Simplicity, style and incredibly clear astrophotographs make it a fantastic instrument.

Bushnell Legend 10X42 Ultra HD monocular review
By Matt Morris published
Review A very rugged and well-put-together monocular from Bushnell, with fantastic, crisp, clear views, and a comfortable, sturdy body.

Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 10X42 monocular review
By Matt Morris published
Review There is an instant feel of quality in this rugged and easy-to-use Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 10X42 monocular.

How to view and photograph comets
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Reference Comets are among the most exciting subjects to photograph in the night sky. Our handy guide will help you find them and capture the best images.

Top 5 items I recommend to safely observe the sun: Get solar eclipse ready
By Josh Dury published
All you need to know about how to observe our local star, the sun, safely.

These ISO and CE certified solar eclipse glasses are currently 50% off on Amazon
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals Save 50% off these solar eclipse glasses by applying Amazon’s half-off coupon to the purchase and view the total solar eclipse on April 8 in safety.

Unistellar eQuinox 2 telescope review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Review A smart telescope designed for beginners and pros, the Unistellar eQuinox 2 provides excellent views and photos of the cosmos.

Christmas camera deal: $900 off Canon EOS R5 in lowest ever price!
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals Gift a monster mirrorless this holiday season and save $900 on the Canon EOS R5 is at its cheapest-ever price right now.

Star projectors Christmas gift guide 2025: Bring space home
By Kim Snaith published
Gift guide Gift a loved one a star projector, home planetarium or ambient night light this Christmas with our round-up of the best models ahead of the holiday season.

Deal extended: Huge 47% off this Cyber Monday home planetarium deal
By Tantse Walter published
Deals One of the best star projectors, the Pococo galaxy is now 47% off, equalling its best ever price for Cyber Monday.

Hurry! This Cyber Monday streaming deal IS the deal you've been looking for
By Tariq Malik last updated
Deals Binge awesome sci-fi with this Cyber Monday streaming deal on Hulu. Slash the normal $7.99 base price for the streaming service by 87% — hurry though, the offer ends Nov. 28!

Stellar telescope Black Friday deal: Over 37% off this Celestron beginner telescope
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Deals Further price drop! Save over $180 on the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ with a whopping 37% saving: One of the best telescopes for beginners.
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