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 stargazing apps: Image shows person holding mobile up to starry night sky](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eAoFN7RFmkWdAmLA2G9jdZ-320-80.jpg)
Best stargazing apps 2024: 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 in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ozpFwoLu3yDXLT8wtNtPSo-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Celestron nexstar evolution 9.25-inch telescope on a white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hY2eNezNjwpQBRcnFS8B6P-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Front view of the Encalife SVBONY SV47 10x42 binoculars on a snowy post](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dZJKVE9WKy4cx8hhnDBAWh-320-80.jpg)
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.
![The Unistellar evscope 2 telescope which is on offer this holiday season](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eyquuQVo3BxZ6eiDbQEvEk-320-80.jpg)
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 against a pink andromeda galaxy with cyber monday deal logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D8KeKvxSQHzPvzSc33aLiM-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Celestron 114az-sr telescope with accessories and earth as a backdrop next to cyber monday deal logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2FyLVscjsGcnGqeqg82HLb-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Celestron skymaster 20x80 binoculars with andromeda background and cyber monday deal logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yjQ7K45n7fN3h2um798dLi-320-80.jpg)
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%.
![Celestron astromaster LT 70az with starry background and cyber monday deal logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uxsMhRtEdPGyim62MEHjxa-320-80.jpg)
The perfect astronomy gift: This beginner telescope is currently under $100
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Deals We've never seen the Celestron AstroMaster 70AZ LT under $100 before, so grab this Cyber Monday deal as the ideal holiday gift for the beginner astronomer in your life.
![Affinity photo screenshots against an image of the earth with stars and a cyber monday badge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QQDNU832RXabkwiaydWjEf-320-80.png)
Affinity Photo image editing software $20 off this Black Friday/Cyber Monday
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Deals A Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal on this standalone image editing software is now $20 off and a perfect replacement for Photoshop.
![Canon EOS R10 on a red gradient background with black friday deal logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GPcNPLQpoK7v2rx4r3WbgT-320-80.jpg)
The new Canon EOS R10 is now $100 cheaper this Black Friday/Cyber Monday
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Deals Save $100 off the RRP on the Canon EOS R10 mirrorless camera at Walmart this Black Friday/Cyber Monday.
![Encalife star projector with black friday deal logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NmtDYyByFUfn4ebLwE52xW-320-80.jpg)
42% off this Encalife star projector all Black Friday weekend
By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals This star projector is $25 off in this Black Friday weekend deal which doubles as the perfect holiday gift for space fans or to help kids fall asleep.
![Nikon prostaff 3s 10x42 binocualrs on a white background on black friday](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TRGEku396VkuT9gZLngMKH-320-80.jpg)
25% off the Nikon ProStaff 3S binoculars for Black Friday: Still available this weekend
By Jason Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals A $31 Black Friday discount on this Nikon PROSTAFF 3S 10x42 binocular deal saves a quarter of their original price and the deal is still running this weekend.
![Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM lens on a white background with black friday camera deal badge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oy2Gbg85WqvNgHLdvczJQJ-320-80.jpg)
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM lens now reduced to under $2000 this Black Friday
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Deals The perfect camera lens for astrophotography, the Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM is now $400 off with this Black Friday deal over at B&H.
![View of Sony A7R IVA accessory bundle on a white background with black friday deal badge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RmMeMXYori926R9Af7PhZB-320-80.jpg)
Sony A7R IVA camera bundle was $3498, now $2998 at Walmart
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Deals This is the best Black Friday camera deal we've seen so far on Sony cameras and it comes bundled with loads of accessories to get you started.
![Celestron powerseeker 127eq image in front of a starry sky and a black friday deal logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y9eLGbk2LKNbfxmeSjsGUd-320-80.jpg)
Gaze into the heavens with this Celestron Black Friday deal
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Deals Get $50 off the Celestron PowerSeeker 127EQ telescope this Black Friday with this coupon on an already-discounted price.
![Astronaut Starry Sky Projector review photo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WMRCf3qZqmBBUAxntiuX7e-320-80.jpg)
73% discount on Astronaut star projectors this Black Friday
By Alexander Cox published
Deals Grab a supermassive 73% discount this Black Friday with this astronaut star projectorand add an out-of-this-world aesthetic to your room.
![The Encalife SVBONY 501P 70 against a white wall backdrop](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FQodSMjpFrY33dASLkgYec-320-80.jpg)
$50 discount on the Encalife ENTE501P refractor telescope
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Deals 20% Black Friday discount on the Encalife ENTE501P refractor telescope makes this entry-level telescope $50 cheaper then its original price.
![Canon 10x32IS image stabilized binoculars on white background for black friday](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xwG9Acdq9LgEMFvmJFWSt6-320-80.jpg)
Canon 10x32 IS image stabilized binoculars now $200 off
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Deals Save $200 on these fantastic image stabilized Canon 10x32 IS binoculars deal this Black Friday over at B&H.
![Telescope against white background on black friday](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rBrR4hSaXZRabdMs2jEhuL-320-80.jpg)
Save $80 on the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX130 telescope
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Deals A deep discount of $80 makes the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX130 even cheaper than its already-discounted price for an astronomical Black Friday deal.
![Nikon af-s 200-500mm lens on a white background black friday deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kotFfKEHGfhmL6Ekz9oV3m-320-80.jpg)
Save $340 on Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E lens: Black Friday deal
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Deals This Black Friday lens deal on the Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E gives a 25% discount for a saving of $340 for a telephoto zoom lens suited to moon photography.
![Sony a7r iii camera on a white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D4SGdbD4q8uYcW6L6dW6a9-320-80.jpg)
Sony A7R III is now $500 cheaper in this Black Friday deal
By Jason Parnell-Brookes published
Deals Save over 20% with this $500 off camera deal with the Sony A7R III over at Amazon with this Black Friday deal
![Hexeum Night vision binoculars against a white background.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M6Ai5SB4nXhnZFxbBRAqLZ-320-80.jpg)
HEXEUM night vision binoculars Black Friday deal — top specs for a fraction of the cost
By Tantse Walter published
Deals Save 53% in this Black Friday deal and snag a fantastic pair of night vision binoculars.
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