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 ...

I had met Buzz the night before, when it was dark and the rental car was hung up in the snow. He was like a lot of good Western hunting guides I’ve known—not especially friendly at first, but capable.

Whether you’re an avid bird-watcher, an adventurous stargazer, or someone who simply loves the thrill of a live sports event, ...

Our guide to the best binoculars for kids focuses on binos that are comfortable to hold in smaller hands, hard-wearing, durable and simple to use. We've also considered price, with some of our choices ...

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 ...

Some features were a bit rough and it took practice to use the binoculars smoothly. But it’s an interesting amalgam of analog and digital tech that’s bound to be a hit with astronomers and travelers.