Binocular Optics: How Binoculars Work?

Binoculars Diagram

Even though binoculars are a common tool used for many different types of occasions, the actual dynamics of binocular optics and how binoculars work is understood very little by those who actually use them. Binoculars seem like quite confusing contraptions at first, but once you have an understanding about binocular optics and how binoculars work, […]

What Is Inside the Microscope?

Microscope Diagram

A microscope is an instrument that makes an enlarged image of a small object, thus revealing details too small to be seen by the unaided eye. The most basic type of optical microscope is the magnifying glass. It is best to know all the different microscope parts before purchasing a microscope so that you can choose […]

Factors to Consider When Buying A Telescope

Refracting And Reflecting Telescope Diagram

When you first become interested in buying a telescope, it can be somewhat of a daunting task. What kind of telescope do you really need? There are so many different kinds to choose from and a very large price range too. What do you want your new telescope to do, and do you really need […]

False Magnification Or False Advertising?

Magnifier

An increasing number of microscope websites advertise microscopes with 2,000x magnification, which is strange since 2,000x is double the magnification for which standard light microscopes are designed. Regretfully, since most consumers are not that familiar with microscopes, there is a natural assumption that 2,000x must be bigger and better than 1,000x magnification. This, however, is […]

What To Consider When Buying A Spotting Scope?

Spotting Scope

Spotting Scope Terminology: Straight Straight Eyepiece Design The straight eyepiece position works well when viewing downward from an elevated platform, such as a deck, patio, hillside, anytime you’re above the subject be viewed. Many novice users also favor the more natural line of sight afforded by the straight eyepiece – especially when trying to follow […]

The Ultimate Telescope Equipment Checklist For Astronomy

Astronomy

This is used as the ultimate checklist for anyone who intends to head out for a night under the stars. The article is structured into 4 Sections. The Basics, Optional Accessories, Telescope dependent Accessories & Astrophotography Accessories. All of which is available at most specialist stores. The Basics Telescope of any kind. If you have […]

What Are Telescopes?

Telescope

Telescopes act as windows to the universe. It is with the help of telescopes that we can study the solar system and view the conjunctions of stars. Not just that, the various planets, galaxies, satellites and asteroids that we get to see only in the books and magazines are made more familiar to us via […]

Wide Angle Binoculars – Quality Over Quantity

Binoculars

An important aspect of choosing the right pair of binoculars is maximizing its field of view. The field of view is a measurement of the width of the surroundings that is visible through your binoculars, often given as the number of feet that will be visible from a thousand yards. This is calculated by multiplying […]

Appreciating Life Through Biological Microscopes

Microscope Image

What are biological microscopes? How do these instruments differ from industrial microscopes? Can you differentiate its use from other microscopes such as stereo microscopes? Well, to make matters clearer, remember your high school science class. When you talk about biology, you are actually studying living organisms. In short, when you talk about biology, you are […]

All About the Trinocular Microscope

Trinocular Microscope

Today, with the many names and terms related to the field of microscopy, we are sometimes confused as to what each of them means. You have terms like the research microscope, digital microscope and inverted microscope, among others. Then you have the trinocular microscope? Just what is it? How does a trinocular microscope differ from […]