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?
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 Difference Between an Angled and Straight Spotting Scopes
Many who begin considering the addition of a spotting scope to their optical toolkit are immediately faced with a choice. Should one choose a straight or angled eyepiece design and...
The Difference Between an Angled and Straight Spotting Scopes
Many who begin considering the addition of a spotting scope to their optical toolkit are immediately faced with a choice. Should one choose a straight or angled eyepiece design and...
Should I use a tripod or a monopod?
A common question regarding tripods and monopods is, “Which one should I use?” The answer is a relatively simple one; however, it requires first answering three other questions first:What optic...
Should I use a tripod or a monopod?
A common question regarding tripods and monopods is, “Which one should I use?” The answer is a relatively simple one; however, it requires first answering three other questions first:What optic...