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 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 Kimberley 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
The best binoculars deals we've spotted so far: Black Friday 2025
By Kimberley Snaith last updated
Deals Here's our roundup of the biggest savings and discounts on binoculars as Black Friday 2025 approaches.
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.
Orion telescopes and binocular deals 2025: 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 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 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.
Best DSLR cameras in 2025: 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 Sony cameras in 2025
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.
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
Amazon Prime Day 2025: Last of the space gift deals for October Prime
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025 is here, we've rounded up the best deals Amazon is offering during the event.
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