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.
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Best small telescopes 2026: See the total lunar eclipseOur picks of the best small telescopes are all under 10kg, making them perfect for traveling to dark sky sites or watching the blood moon eclipse from your backyard.
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Best telescopes 2026: See the blood moon eclipse in stunning detailThe best telescopes offer an unparalleled view of the cosmos, and we've gathered our favorites.
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Best binoculars 2026: Our picks for stargazing, bird-watching and observing wildlifeFind the best binoculars for wildlife, stargazing, tracking athletes, or plane spotting — check out our top picks.
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Canon 15x50 IS All Weather binocular reviewReview A powerful, image stabilized binocular that provides exceptional reach and high-quality optics, but is let down slightly by its rubberized coating and non-waterproofness.
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Canon 18x50 IS UD all-weather binoculars reviewReview These Canon image-stabilized binoculars can keep up with you stargazing and wildlife spotting, and then some.
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Best spotting scopes in 2025: Detailed bird-watching and wildlife observationWe've rounded up the best spotting scopes, which offer greater magnification than binoculars.
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Cyber Monday 2025: Best deals on telescopes, binoculars, cameras, air purifiers and fitness gearDeals It's Cyber Monday, and we're here searching the web for the best discounts on air purifiers, electric toothbrushes, telescopes, binoculars, cameras and more.
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7 Cyber Monday binocular deals to avoid (and 7 we think you should buy)Deals Don't get caught up in last-minute panic buying. We've spotted all the best Cyber Monday deals left over from the Black Friday weekend, but there are a few you should miss.
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The air quality industry leaders have quietly dropped the price of the Levoit 400S air purifierDeals Three-stage filtration system, check. Hands-free voice control, check. Reliable air quality sensor, check. 21% discount for Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Check.
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"These are, quite possibly, the best compact image stabilized binoculars we have tested." says our Managing Editor, and they're currently cheaper for Black FridayDeals The Nikon 12x25 S image-stabilized binoculars may be small and compact, but they provide shake-free views of wildlife and the night sky that fit in your pocket.
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Live Science's Managing Editor and award-winning photographer loved this camera so much, they bought their own, at full price... and missed this great Black Friday camera deal!Deals Everyone else shopping Black Friday camera deals can save a huge $803 on the Nikon Z8, one of the very best cameras around for astrophotography, wildlife and just about everything else, too.
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Canon 8x20 IS binocular reviewReview These compact binoculars are a must-have for any wildlife enthusiast, being Canon's lightest binos with image stabilization.
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Canon 12x36 IS III binocular reviewReview The ideal binocular for birdwatching — the Canon 12x36 IS III binoculars are a dream.
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Amazon Prime Day 2025: Find the best deals on cameras, fitness gear and stargazing equipment this OctoberDeals Amazon Prime Day takes place on October 7-8
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Best laptops for coding and programming 2025: Our best picks for working on the moveFind one of the best laptops for coding and programming so you can work on the go with ultimate power in a portable package.
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Best binoculars for kids 2026: Beginner binoculars and toysThe best binoculars for kids should be lightweight, compact, and easy to handle.
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Beginner's guide to macro photographyLearn the basics of macro photography — from gear to settings, and lighting to finding subjects responsibly.
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Best microscopes for students 2025Discover a microscopic world with one of the best microscopes for students and young scientists, without emptying your wallet.
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Best monocular 2025: A lightweight alternative to binoculars, telescopes and spotting scopesCompact, powerful and travel-ready — these top monoculars offer sharp viewing for nature, travel and everyday viewing.
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How to photograph the northern lightsAuroras can generate some truly spectacular images, but what's the best way to photograph the northern lights?
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Cyber Monday 2024 camera deals live: Plus, savings on telescopes, binoculars and stargazing accessoriesThe best bargains as they happen. Great deals from Nikon, Canon, Sony, Celestron and many more.
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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 $1,500Deals Walmart has an incredible Amazon-beating discount on the brilliant Canon EOS R5.
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Best DSLR ever made now as cheap as July Prime Day — save $800Deals 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.
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Best air purifier deals we recommend this Amazon Prime DayDeals Save big on air purifiers from Levoit, Coway, BlueAir and more this Amazon Prime Day.
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