Getting To Know Your Compound Microscope

Under Microscope

What is a compound microscope? How is the term related to the inverted microscope? Or perhaps the other configuration, upright microscope. Yes, you’ve read it right, the compound microscope uses two optical parts. We will discuss each of them below: The eyepiece – also called the ocular, this is the part where you look through […]

What is a Spotting Scope and Where Do I Get One?

Bird

A spotting scope is in simple terms, a portable telescope. It is used primarily for observing wildlife, especially birds. Spotting scopes have a magnification usually on the order of 20X to 60X. Other features found on most models include a touch exterior usually rubber and built for long lasting touch usage. There will always be […]

Understanding Binoculars

Binoculars

Understanding binoculars is crucial before considering buying one. The prospective buyer is faced with a myriad of options and will be left more confused if not familiar with the technical aspects of binoculars. The purpose of this article is to familiarize the novice with the technical aspects of binoculars. The physical features of binoculars which […]

Accessories For Your Binoculars – Eyecups

Binoculars Eyecups

The majority of binoculars that are made today are more user-friendly for those who wear eyeglasses. Eye relief and the way the binocular eyecups are made should be a major consideration to those who wear eyeglasses. This is because wearing eyeglasses causes the eyes to be further away from the eyepiece. Another critical feature to […]

Binocular Eyecups

Binoculars Eyecups

What is the purpose of Binocular Eyecups and what do they mean to you? There are only two reasons manufacturers provide Eyecups for binoculars. One is provide “shade/cover” between the focal lens of the binoculars eyepiece and the eye and two, to provide a “stand-off” from the eye to the focal lens or eyepiece of […]

Binocular Selection Guide

Binoculars

If asked, most people would turn down help when selecting a pair of binoculars. Most likely, their predominant selection criteria are based upon either magnification or the price. After all that is all there is to it, right? Well, No. You will need to balance your personal expectations of the quality of the view, the […]

Tips To Adjust Your Binoculars

Binoculars

Whether you are a birdwatcher or an avid trekker, a good set of binoculars is a must in your travel gear. The important thing to remember is that binoculars cannot be used just the way they are. You need to adjust your binoculars for proper focusing and viewing. All the fun and excitement of being […]

Learn 3 Things Before You Buy A Telescope

Telescope

If you are looking for telescopes, you may have some difficulty finding a store in your area that sells good ones. Sure you can go to places like Target or Kmart and probably find one in a box that you can use but they are not of high quality and can be somewhat disappointing for […]

Photographing The Universe Through A Telescope

Astronomy

Most people love to gaze up at the night sky and enjoy the beautiful light show that nature provides, the stars, galaxies and constellations seem so close. It is fun to imagine what earth was like millions of years ago when light from distant stars left on its journey through the universe, never stopping or […]