
Jase Parnell-Brookes
Jase Parnell-Brookes is the Managing Editor for e-commerce for Live Science and Space. Previously the Channel Editor for Cameras and Skywatching at Space.com, Jase has been a 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. Previously Jase was the Technique Editor on N-Photo Magazine, and a contributor for Digital Camera World, PetaPixel, and many other global publications. He has varied experience in photography right from macro wildlife photography through to working as a retoucher and photographer for big fashion brands like Superdry.
Latest articles by Jase Parnell-Brookes

Best microscopes for students 2025
By Morgan Bailee Boggess McCoy last updated
Discover a microscopic world with one of the best microscopes for students and young scientists, without emptying your wallet.

Best binoculars for kids 2025: beginner binoculars and toys
By Gavin Stoker last updated
The best binoculars for kids should be lightweight, compact, and easy to handle — explore top picks before Amazon Prime Day arrives next week.

Best telescopes 2025: Observe galaxies, nebulas and planets
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
The best telescopes offer an unparalleled view of the cosmos, and we've gathered our favorites.

Best binoculars for stargazing 2025: Take a walk through space
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Unlock the night sky with the best binoculars for stargazing designed to capture stars, planets, and distant galaxies — our top picks

Amazon Prime Day 2025: Currently Amazon's Big Spring Sale is on with the best deals on health & fitness gear, optics and STEM toys
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale ends today: Snap up last-minute discounts on a range of health and science products.

Best binoculars 2025: Our picks for stargazing, bird watching and observing wildlife
By Gavin Stoker last updated
Find the best binoculars for wildlife, stargazing, tracking athletes, or plane spotting — check out our top picks.

Best monocular 2025: A lightweight alternative to binoculars, telescopes and spotting scopes
By Tantse Walter published
Spot wildlife on nature walks and stargaze at stunning dark skies with a highly portable monocular — the perfect, lightweight alternative to binoculars, telescopes and spotting scopes

How to photograph the northern lights
By Kate Goldbaum last updated
Auroras can generate some truly spectacular images, but what's the best way to photograph the northern lights?

Cyber Monday 2024 camera deals live: Plus, savings on telescopes, binoculars and stargazing accessories
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
The best bargains as they happen. Great deals from Nikon, Canon, Sony, Celestron and many more.

Last Cyber Monday deals 2024: Final deals still live on health & fitness gear, optics and science kits
By Anna Gora, Kimberley Lane, Jase Parnell-Brookes, Keumars Afifi-Sabet last updated
Deal Cyber Monday 2024 is over but we've checked and there are still discounts on air purifiers, electric toothbrushes, rowing machines, telescopes, binoculars, microscopes, cameras and more.

Best laptops for coding & programming 2024: Powerful portable computers
By Mike Jennings last updated
Find one of the best laptops for coding and programming so you can work on the go with ultimate power in a portable package.

No need to wait for Black Friday — one of Canon's best cameras for wildlife photography just got even cheaper and is now discounted by over $1,500
By Paul Brett last updated
Deal Walmart has an incredible Amazon-beating discount on the brilliant Canon EOS R5.

Best DSLR ever made now as cheap as July Prime Day — save $800
By Kimberley Lane last updated
Deals We think the Nikon D850 is the best DSLR camera ever made, and it's now $2,196.95 in this Adorama deal, out-competing Prime Day.

Best air purifier deals we recommend this Amazon Prime Day
By Anna Gora last updated
Deals Save big on air purifiers from Levoit, Coway, BlueAir and more this Amazon Prime Day.

Just launched, and already in a Prime Day fitness tracker deal? Has Samsung lost it?
By Lloyd Coombes published
Deals One of the latest smartwatches around is already discounted, with Amazon knocking over $100 off the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra fitness tracker.

One of the best star projectors now lowest-ever price this October Prime Day
By Chris McMullen published
Deals We've spotted the joint lowest-ever price on what we call the best star projector for aesthetics in this October Prime Day deal: Good looks and scientifically accurate star projections at home.

We're seeing stars with this binocular deal: Save 25% on Celestron's solar safe binoculars
By Lloyd Coombes published
Deal Observe the sun for 25% less on these Celestron EclipSmart solar safe binoculars from your own backyard.

Celestron binoculars deal: Lowest price we've seen them all year
By Lloyd Coombes published
Deals Get these amazing binoculars for under $90 with an Amazon coupon.

Nikon Zf review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review Vintage, stylish and wondrously tactile to shoot with, the Nikon Zf is arguably the nicest digital mirrorless Nikon has produced.

Vaonis Vespera II smart telescope review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review The Vaonis Vespera II is one of the most budget-friendly smart telescopes, ideal for beginners — we think it's one of the best smart telescopes ever released.

Leica Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus binoculars review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review The premium Leica Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus binoculars give superbly bright and sharp views, even in low light, but their price may put them out of the realm of the everyday observer.

Leica Trinovid 10x42 HD binocular review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review Solid optical performance in a simple but stylish package, the Leica Trinovid 10x42 HD binoculars feel good in the hand and are easy on the eye.

Leica Noctivid 10x42 binoculars review
By Jase Parnell-Brookes published
Review The Leica Noctivid 10x42 binoculars are the best Leica binoculars we've tested and their stylish design coupled with optical prowess makes them an impressive buy.
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