The Star Party – Telescope Types – Choosing the Best Type for You

www.telescope.com Each kind of telescope gathers light in a different way. Here’s why you might choose one over another. This is an episode of “The Star Party,” a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars. Visit http to find high quality products for amateur astronomers.

Choosing The Right Binoculars

The first feature you should look at is the binoculars’ power measurements. The power is listed by a pair of number such as 10×25, pronounced “ten-by-twenty five”. The first number is the amount of magnification. In this case the image would be magnified by a power of 10, or in other words would appear 10 [...]

Choosing A Microscope: Compound or Stereo microscope?

Your application is the most important factor in choosing a microscope. What you need to see and what you want to do with that image will determine what kind of microscope you need.  Microscopes typically come in two types: compound or stereo microscope.
The most common is the compound microscope. It is the one most people [...]

Tips on Choosing the Right Digital Camera

There are a number of different cameras on the market that can make choosing a digital camera a confusing and difficult process. There are also cameras that are designed for different functions and uses and finding the right one for what you want to be able to do can be difficult.
The first steps to [...]

I need help choosing binoculars.?

NcSTAR Full Size Binocular – 20×70 Binoculars / Ruby coated
http://www.opticsplanet.net/ncstar-full-size-binocular-20×70-binoculars-ruby-b2070r.html
Nikon 10×50 Action Extreme Waterproof Binoculars
http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-10×50-action-extreme-binoculars-7245.html
one is much more magnification and clarity 20×70 rather than 10×50 but its not waterproof and requires a tripod (being so good) and has a ruby coating.
how important is waterproofing if its just for a regular first time user.

Choosing the Best Telescope and Binoculars

Binoculars and telescopes are basic tools we can use to see images or objects beyond the range of our naked eyes. A good quality of telescope is essential for the best results.
Binoculars and telescopes are used for scientific studies of the universe. It is also used in navigation purposes for ships and vessels. Binoculars are [...]

Choosing a set of binoculars?

I am trying to get back into birding again and need a good set of binoculars. I’ll be using them for field identification as well as backyard birding. I use to have an old set of 8×40s which I loved, but lost.
I am looking at getting a Bushnell® 10×50 Falcon™ Binoculars which is said to [...]

Choosing binoculars for astronomy?

i have considered zoom binoculars, big ones, small and different types of prisms. My budget is $273 for buying a pair of binoculars. I am looking for a pair that would maximize versatility according to the atmospheric conditions. So i thought about zoom binoculars to deal with that. BUT my old astronomy [...]

Choosing the Right Digital Binoculars

A good outside activity oftentimes demands a great deal of physical and psychological strength and endurance. Most games done outside are definitely strenuous but definitely rewarding. One imperative tool to consider having is the digital binocular.What sorts of outside activities are suitable for new gadgets? Simple bird watching, nature tripping, or even a more elaborative [...]

Choosing Hunting Binoculars

It’s hard to track game if you can’t see it. Therefore, one of the most important accessories for hunters is a good pair of binoculars.
While there are literally thousands of different models of binoculars on the market, not all are suitable for hunting. Most are not rugged enough for the woods, marsh or field. Many [...]