Why a Finderscope is a Must-Have for Your Astro Binoculars (and How to Install One)

Why a Finderscope is a Must-Have for Your Astro Binoculars (and How to I...

If you're an avid stargazer or love exploring the night sky with your binoculars, adding a finderscope can take your experience to the next level. While binoculars give you a...

Why a Finderscope is a Must-Have for Your Astro Binoculars (and How to I...

If you're an avid stargazer or love exploring the night sky with your binoculars, adding a finderscope can take your experience to the next level. While binoculars give you a...

Using Your Astro Gear for Birding

Using Your Astro Gear for Birding

Did you know that the hobbies of birdwatching, astronomy, and wildlife viewing are all basically the same thing? We astronomers and birdwatchers both harvest photons using lenses and mirrors to...

Using Your Astro Gear for Birding

Did you know that the hobbies of birdwatching, astronomy, and wildlife viewing are all basically the same thing? We astronomers and birdwatchers both harvest photons using lenses and mirrors to...

What is the difference between roof prism and Porro prism Spotting Scopes?

What is the difference between roof prism and Porro prism Spotting Scopes?

 While descriptions of binoculars usually include a reference to the type of prism system used in their respective optical designs (Porro or roof), spotting scopes generally do not have these...

What is the difference between roof prism and Porro prism Spotting Scopes?

 While descriptions of binoculars usually include a reference to the type of prism system used in their respective optical designs (Porro or roof), spotting scopes generally do not have these...

The Ultimate Guide to Observing Land-Based Objects

The Ultimate Guide to Observing Land-Based Objects

Think back to all the memorable times you found yourself outdoors enjoying nature. Perhaps you were surrounded by majestic, snow-covered mountains or at a lake filled with colorful sailboats. Maybe...

The Ultimate Guide to Observing Land-Based Objects

Think back to all the memorable times you found yourself outdoors enjoying nature. Perhaps you were surrounded by majestic, snow-covered mountains or at a lake filled with colorful sailboats. Maybe...

Setting the Diopter Compensation Adjustment Dial on a Binocular

By: John E. Riutta, Product Development Manager for Binoculars, Spotting Scopes, Microscopes, and Elements electronics Diopter is a measure of a lens's optical power, which is determined by its...

Setting the Diopter Compensation Adjustment Dial on a Binocular

By: John E. Riutta, Product Development Manager for Binoculars, Spotting Scopes, Microscopes, and Elements electronics Diopter is a measure of a lens's optical power, which is determined by its foc...

In-person birding festivals and other events

One of the great ways to meet other birders, as well as to learn more about birding itself and the many useful options for binoculars, books, and other helpful items...

In-person birding festivals and other events

One of the great ways to meet other birders, as well as to learn more about birding itself and the many useful options for binoculars, books, and other helpful items...