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

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 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.

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.

Amazon Prime Day 2025: Last Day of Prime Day in October
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals It's the last day of Prime Day in October so make sure you don't miss out on big deals across skywatching, tech and Lego!

Best stargazing tents 2024: 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.

Nikon Stabilized 12x25 S binocular review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review These compact, image stabilized Nikon 12x25 binoculars are some of the best small binoculars I’ve ever tested and I highly recommend them for stargazing.

Best budget binoculars 2025 — good quality and cheap binos for the holiday season
By Tantse Walter last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best budget binoculars, combining affordability with good quality optics and fantastic views.

Best budget telescopes under $500 we recommend in 2025
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals We've rounded up the best budget telescopes under $500 so you can survey the night sky regardless of your budget.

Act now to save $50 on these stargazing Celestron binoculars, perfect for observing August's sturgeon moon
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Want to bring the cosmos closer? Save nearly 40% on these Celestron Skymaster 15x70 binoculars, but with Prime Day ending soon you'll have to be fast!

Best photo editing apps for astrophotography 2025
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide The best photo editing apps will level up your winter astro shots.

Best DSLR cameras 2025
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide We have rounded up the best DSLR cameras for the holidays, including full-frame and crop-sensor bodies.

Best cameras for low light photography in 2025
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide These are the best cameras for low-light photography this holiday season, from dim scenes to astrophotography.

Best Sony cameras 2025
By Kimberley Lane last updated
We've rounded up the best Sony cameras for photos, videos, astrophotography and more, across a range of budgets.

Best Nikon cameras 2025
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide These are the best Nikon cameras, from robust DSLRs to innovative mirrorless cameras. Find your perfect Nikon match here.

Best mirrorless cameras 2025: top models from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide Our guide to the best mirrorless cameras makes your next purchase a breeze and gets you photographing the night sky in no time. Black Friday is days away.

Best small telescopes 2025: Portable and lightweight telescopes for the holiday season
By Tantse Walter last updated
These are the best small telescopes you can buy in every category.

Best zoom lenses 2025: 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.

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 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.

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.
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