New technology has made thermal optics more capable and cheaper than ever
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From lunar detail to planets and bright deep-sky objects, we test what the Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ can actually show beginners and kids.
Our telescope expert chose the Celestron NexStar 8SE as our best overall telescope, and now, with $200 off, it makes this versatile telescope excellent value for money ahead of Prime Day.
How does this third-party lens compare to the native Sony equivalent? We tested both to see whether it’s worth going native or whether you should save your money.
Leica Geovid Pro binoculars get a new look and a smart smartphone photography upgrade
Sigma’s 60-600mm Sport lens is one of the most versatile wildlife lenses around, but can its huge zoom range outweigh the heavy design?
With the news that Gen Z birdwatchers are flocking to nature reserves in greater numbers, I believe we could also see sales of binoculars that shoot photos and videos taking flight
We found the lowest price on the Vortex Crossfire HD and more budget-friendly binocular deals
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A dependable and sharp 6-inch GoTo telescope with sharp views and basic imaging potential, but with dated tech that’s a bit slow to set up.
Save on riflescopes, red dots, LPVOs, and thermal scopes with these deals
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GoBirding’s new AI spotting scope can identify birds while shooting 4K video
We found 38 deals on optics from across the web
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Discover how the ZEISS Crossbeam 750 FIBSEM sets a new benchmark for precise TEM lamella prep, tomography, and advanced nanofabrication. This delivers better resolution, better SNR, larger usable FOV, and shorter acquisition times. Learn how uninterrupted FIB milling will reduce damage and rework, accelerate time to TEM, and increase first pass success—so your FA, yield, and materials teams…
Save on binoculars from Zeiss, Vortex, Bushnell, Leupold, Burris, and GPO
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A simple, beginner-friendly telescope that makes it easy to get started and enjoy your first real views of the moon and planets.
The Vortex Sparc AR is on sale for under $100 at Palmetto State Armory
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A rugged, waterproof and fog-proof pair of binoculars for budget-conscious outdoor enthusiasts who just want to get a bit closer to the action
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Researchers have developed a deep-learning-based surrogate model that dramatically speeds up simulations of nonlinear optical processes used in advanced laser systems. Simulating the complex optical behavior behind ultrafast laser systems requires enormous computing power, creating a major challenge for experiments that depend on rapid feedback. Researchers from Stanford University, the…
Sony’s 200-600mm super telephoto lens offers serious reach and stability, but does it deliver all the way up to 600mm for wildlife photography? We tested it to find out.
The theatrical experience is sacred. There is nothing quite like seeing one of your favorite films in a crowded theater—especially if that movie was captured specifically for large-format exhibition.
There’s something singular about this immersive, communal experience. It brings cinephiles and casual moviegoers together to stare in wonder and appreciate a director’s unfiltered vision and…
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A new sound-based laser could measure gravity with unprecedented precision and reshape navigation technology. Since their introduction in the 1960s, lasers have fueled major advances in science and everyday technology, from supermarket scanners to eye surgery. Traditional lasers operate by controlling photons, which are particles of light. Over the past two decades, researchers have expanded [...]
When binoculars seem a little too bulky and portability is paramount, is the luxuriously styled Leica Monovid 8x25 monocular – with an additional close-up lens – worth considering as an alternative?
Can't make your mind up between binoculars with a wide field of view, or greater magnification to get you closer? Nikon’s Action range-topping binos have a zoom mechanism that allows you to do both!
Do these premium-priced, well-built, yet very portable Leica 10x25 binoculars justify the investment for everyday observation?
One of the best value scopes is on sale for more than half off
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A newly uncovered property of light suggests it may be far more self-sufficient than previously believed. Researchers at the University of East Anglia have identified a previously unknown property of light that allows it to twist, spin, and behave in unusual ways – without the need for mirrors, materials, or specialized lenses. In a finding [...]
Can low-cost binoculars ever truly deliver a big performance? Let's see if these Nikons deliver the Holy Grail for wildlife watchers who also watch the pennies…
This portable smart telescope makes capturing deep-sky images from a backyard easy, but it’s the telelscope’s advanced features that truly impress.
Capturing deep-sky images even from light-polluted cities, the smallest smart telescope so far is an affordable entry point into hands-on astronomy.
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A team of scientists has uncovered a crystal that can be reshaped and programmed using ordinary light, opening a new path for building optical technology. Researchers at the XPANCEO Emerging Technologies Research Center, working alongside Nobel Laureate Prof. Konstantin Novoselov (University of Manchester and the National University of Singapore), have identified unusual optical behavior in [...]
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