Angled vs Straight Spotting Scope: Which to Choose?
As if there aren’t enough pieces of equipment for you to obtain and understand, you’ll need a quality spotting scope for identifying distant targets. It might seem like a simple purchase on the surface, just pick a scope with enough magnification and get in the field! But there are more factors to consider. It’s hard […]
Continue readingMonocular vs Binoculars: Which Should You Use?
The main difference between a monocular and a pair of binoculars is obvious. Binoculars have two viewing tubes, while a monocular has one. But are two tubes always better than one? Well, the short answer is no. There are many occasions where you’d probably prefer using a monocular to a set of binoculars. However, in […]
Continue readingBinoculars vs Telescopes: When to Use Which?
With so many different types of optics out there, using the right one for any given situation can become confusing. Take binoculars and telescopes, for instance. Each of these can be used for a wide variety of situations including some that overlap. Both binoculars and telescopes magnify far away objects in order to let you […]
Continue readingWhat is The Bluewater Astronomical Society?
Disclaimer: Optics Mag has no affiliation with the Bluewater Astronomical Society (BAS). This article is for informative purposes only. Likewise, BAS does not endorse any product recommended on this website, nor will they see economic gain from this association. Click here to visit the official Bluewater Astronomical Society’s website. What initially started as a donation […]
Continue readingWhat Was Observingsites.com About?
Getting into astronomy can seem like a daunting task. There’s so much to learn and figure out, and many college courses devoted to each aspect of astronomy. And that’s not to mention the equipment you need to properly observe space, and the know-how to use that equipment. A telescope is great, but if you don’t […]
Continue reading4 Best Spotting Scopes for Digiscoping in 2025 – Reviews & Buyer’s Guide
Digiscoping is the practice of attaching an optical telescope, monocular, or spotting scope to a digital camera to take high-quality pictures at magnifications the camera cannot handle on its own. While you might think that this may run you hundreds of dollars, as camera zoom lenses often do, you can save a lot of money […]
Continue reading5 Best Thermal Monoculars of 2025 – Top Picks & Reviews
Thermal Monoculars are a big investment, but people often don’t put enough thought into their purchase. Instead, they buy from the same brand they’ve used before, even if the new model isn’t as good as their old one or try to get the best value by purchasing the most expensive model, even if it’s not […]
Continue reading5 Best Night Vision Monoculars under $500 – Top Picks & Guide of 2025
Night vision monoculars can be an expensive investment. High-end models can cost thousands of dollars, but the good news is that you can get a high-quality monocular for far less than that. Of course, you’re still making a big investment, and you want to make sure that you make a good one. If you’re shopping […]
Continue reading5 Best Compact Spotting Scopes of 2025 – Top Picks & Reviews
You may think that spotting scopes have to be large and bulky, which means that a trusty pair of binoculars may be the better choice if you’re looking for field-ready portability. If that’s what you think, however, you couldn’t be more wrong. There are a ton of compact spotting scopes on the market today, which […]
Continue reading5 Best Budget Night Vision Monoculars under $200 in 2025 – Top Picks & Guide
Night vision equipment can be a very expensive purchase. The first way you can save yourself some money is to invest in a monocular, which has much of the upside of other kinds of night vision equipment but comes at a much lower price. You can also save money by getting well-informed before you buy. […]
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