Binoculars are clearly the greatest invention ever bestowed upon the naturalists of the world. Before binoculars, our knowledge of many birds was vague to nonexistent. Now anyone can pluck distant ...

The lunar terminator, the sunset/sunrise line that sweeps across the Moon’s surface as the Moon orbits Earth, travels at a rate of 9.6 mph (15.4 km/h) along our satellite’s equator. Taking the average ...

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Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... If you find yourself increasingly intrigued by the night sky and yearn to see more than what is visible with the naked eye, you don’t need to buy a fancy ...

These binoculars do exactly what they set out to do: Allow observers to view the sun safely or protect the eyes during solar eclipse or partial eclipse events and they’re better quality than some ...

The practice of using a device to project an image of the Sun is thousands of years old. But if using a pinhole doesn’t give the image quality you want, then try this project. The final image will ...

A solid set of binoculars will drastically enhance any outdoor experience. Sure, they’re an essential piece of equipment for birders, and hunters use them daily to find game. But packing a set of ...

One of the joys of hiking is the close observation of the natural beauty of the wilderness, and a good pair of hiking binoculars can help. High quality optics allow you to view the songbirds providing ...