What Do the Numbers on Binoculars Mean?
Getting a new set of binoculars is always fun! You’ll find them super useful for a variety of applications whether it’s hunting, bird watching, urban exploration, or helping you watch the game from those nosebleed seats. But you may be wondering just what those numbers printed on the side of your binoculars represent. You didn’t […]
Continue readingHow Far You Can See With 10×50 Binoculars?
10×50 binoculars are bulky, heavy-duty magnification tools. They look like tanks and can see farther than some telescopes. But how far can you actually see with a pair of these heavyweights? How Far Can the Human Eye See? An average human eye with 20×20 vision can see for about 30 miles if there’s nothing in […]
Continue readingReflector vs Refractor Telescope: Which is Better?
If you’re just getting into astronomy, the sheer amount of technical information you need to understand can be overwhelming. Just trying to determine which telescope to buy can seem like a complex puzzle. Reflectors, refractors, and even Schmidt-Cassegrain all seem similar, so how can you choose between them? Though they seem similar on the surface, […]
Continue readingHow to Clean Your Microscope: Tips & Tricks
Microscopes attract a lot of traffic, especially in an educational setting. The more hands and eyes that come in contact with your microscope, the more likely it is to suffer from smudges, dust, and residue, which will begin to impact your image quality over time. But there’s a right and wrong way to clean a […]
Continue readingLight vs Electron Microscope: What’s the Difference? (With Pictures)
When you need to see the smallest of subjects in great detail, you turn to the microscope. But there are multiple types of microscopes and they’re each suited for different viewing purposes. The two main categories to consider are light microscopes and electron microscopes. Though both of them make it possible to see microscopic subjects, […]
Continue readingHow to Hide Your Trail Camera From Humans & Deer
Having your trail camera discovered by either other hunters or deer sucks. There’s nothing more aggravating than watching some trophy buck walk up directly to your trail cam and then disappearing for weeks on end because it’s been spooked away. Well, maybe getting your camera jacked by some other hunter could be more nerve-racking. After […]
Continue reading5 Best 10×50 Binoculars in 2024 – Top Picks & Reviews
There are a lot of 10×50 binoculars on the market today. When shopping online, it can be hard to tell them apart. Companies are often more concerned with making sales than they are with giving you the information to make a well-informed choice, which can make this process even harder. Well-informed customers make great decisions. […]
Continue reading5 Best 10×42 Binoculars of 2024 – Reviews & Buyer’s Guide
Binoculars are used to see something far away up close. Two numbers describe binoculars. Let’s say that the ones you’re looking at are marked 10×42. The figure before the x shows the amount of magnification that is possible. In this case, objects will appear up to ten times closer or larger. The number after the […]
Continue reading5 Best Digital USB Microscopes of 2024 – Top Picks & Reviews
Today, you can get an effective, high-quality USB microscope with image quality that puts some optical models to shame, for a price that won’t leave you gasping. Unfortunately, it can be hard to shop for these great tools online. There are a ton of them out there, and sorting the great models from the frustrating ones […]
Continue readingHow to Choose a Microscope You’ll Love (Helpful Tips)
Remember the microscopes we used to use in high school biology class? At the time, we thought of those as the only type of microscopes. But if you’re looking to buy a new microscope, you’ll quickly discover that the variety of available microscopes is as diverse as the specimens you can view with them. So, […]
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