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Monocular Vs Binocular

If you are into wildlife viewing, hiking, hunting, camping, or any other activity involving the outdoors, you may be interested in purchasing a monocular or binocular. But what one should you choose? These two optical instruments allow you to see distant objects close up, such as targets, wildlife, nature, or …

Guide to Electron Microscope

If you are into microscopy at any level, you may have heard of electron microscopes.  Electron microscopes are instruments that produce magnified images of objects using a beam of electrons. While typical light microscopes use photons to collect data, these kinds of microscopes use electrons.  Since electron microscopes are highly …

How Does Laser Rangefinder Work

Laser rangefinders are measuring devices that use laser beams to determine the distance between you and a target.  If you are into any activity that involves measuring and working with distance, a laser rangefinder will come in handy. You can find a laser rangefinder in many different activities and industries, …

13 Types Of Microscopes

Microscopes are powerful instruments that magnify objects and allow us to see things up close. With these instruments, we can study things we can’t see with the naked eye. With the power of microscopy, scientists can look at cells up close, studying things such as the mitochondria of the cell.  …

Telescope Guide For Beginners

If you want to get into astronomy, then you are probably considering buying a telescope for beginners.  Telescopes are optical instruments that use mirrors, lenses, or both to produce a magnified image of a distant object.  While telescopes are one of the most important tools for astronomical observation, they are …

How To Use a Telescope

Have you bought your first telescope but are not sure what to do with it? This guide will be for you.  It can be exciting buying your first telescope, but also a bit overwhelming. Unlike with other items, you cannot simply use trial and error to figure out your telescope. …

Microscope Parts Explained

Microscopes are optical instruments that have been around since the 16th century. These helpful tools allow us to view small objects close up, such as cells and insects.  You can find microscopes in many school classrooms and science labs. However, microscopes are also great tools to have at home.  If …

Ultimate Guide To Rangefinders

Rangefinders have been around for decades; the tool is useful for many different activities.  The main job of rangefinders is to measure the distance between the device and a target in the distance.  These helpful devices are pretty versatile and can be used for golfing, hunting, forestry, 3-D modeling, and …

Ultimate Guide To Bow Sights

Using a high-quality bow sight can greatly increase your experience whether you are hunting or target practicing. Bow sights can improve your accuracy, boost your confidence, and increase your ability to aim.  Whether you are a beginner or intermediate archer, you will experience many benefits from using a bow sight.  …

Ultimate Guide To Monoculars

Monoculars are similar to both binoculars and telescopes but have a few different defining characteristics. So what exactly are they?  Compared to telescopes and binoculars, monoculars tend to be the lesser-known tool of the optical instrument family. Even though they have a lot of benefits, many people underestimate them.  Since …

Ultimate Guide to Binoculars

Binoculars are great tools that people can use for a variety of purposes.  Many people use binoculars for hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing, birdwatching, sports, and theatre. They also come in many different sizes, which make them even more versatile for different events.  If you don’t know a lot about the …