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
Best star projectors 2024: From night lights to home planetariums
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night sky experience from the comfort of your couch. They are often reduced on October Amazon Prime Day so check for deals over the next few days.
Best night vision binoculars 2024: Our top picks to see in the dark
By Russ Swan last updated
Buying Guide The best night vision binoculars allow you to spot nocturnal wildlife or enjoy views of the night sky. They may even help you spot the elusive 'blaze star' this fall.
Best telescopes for beginners 2024: Bargain models to observe the cosmos
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for beginners are a great place to start your astronomy journey — you could catch a glimpse of October's rare comet flyby, ultra-bright supermoon, or elusive 'blaze star.'
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 2024
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
Deals Here's our roundup of the biggest savings and discounts you can make on telescopes as Black Friday 2024 approaches.
Camera deals 2024: The best discounts on the market
By Ian Evenden last updated
Deals Snap up an early Black Friday camera deal with our round-up of the biggest discounts ahead of the annual sales event.
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 2024: Last of the space gift deals for October Prime
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2024 is here, we've rounded up the best deals Amazon is offering during the event.
Best drones 2024: Enjoy the most advanced drones available
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.
The best beginner drones 2024: Begin your drone journey with the best drone for you
By James Abbott last updated
Our picks of the best beginner drones are still capable, powerful devices — and this Black Friday is a great time to pick one up at a discount.
Best telescopes for seeing planets in 2024
By Tom Kerss last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for seeing planets give you the best views of our celestial neighbors, and some are already on sale for Black Friday.
Best light pollution filters for astrophotography 2024
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.
Best lenses for astrophotography in 2024
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Buying Guide The best lenses for astrophotography help you capture the cosmos in the best possible way, and there are savings to be had this October Amazon Prime Day.
Best solar binoculars 2024
By Kimberley Lane last updated
The best solar binoculars let you get a closer view of the sun while keeping your eyes safe. With Black Friday coming up, it's a good time to grab a bargain.
Best stargazing apps: 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.
Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 binocular review
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Review Reasonably priced and easy to use, the Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 binocular is suitable for beginners and hobbyists alike who want bright, sharp optics in a compact device.
Save 20% on the Celestron NexStar Evolution 9.25 telescope
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Deals Grab over $700 off the smartphone-controlled computerized Celestron Nexstar Evolution 9.25 telescope and see the stars in the cosmos at a fraction of the cost.
Encalife SVBONY SV47 10x42 binocular review
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Review The Encalife SVBONY SV47 10x42 binoculars are a suitable binocular for beginners, if you can find them at the right price.
Save up to $900 on these festive Unistellar telescope deals
By Alexander Cox published
Deals You can save $900 on Unistellar's eVscope 2 telescope and there's $600 of their eQuinox model this holiday season too.
Vaonis Vespera smart telescope: Cyber Monday savings of $500
By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals The smart telescope from Vaonis Vespera is now $500 cheaper in this Cyber Monday telescope deal and comes with its own tripod.
Discover the cosmos for less: Celestron 114AZ-SR telescope now half price
By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals Take advantage of the biggest Black Friday and Cyber Monday telescope deal we've seen this year with almost 50% off the Celestron 114AZ — the perfect gift price.
These binoculars can reveal the stars: Now they're $65 off for Cyber Monday
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Deals Telescopes step aside, these powerful Celestron binoculars can reveal the night sky in superb detail and now they're discounted by over 30%.
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