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Kickstart your child’s scientific journey with the GO STEM 4-inch LCD Smart Digital Microscope! This kid-friendly microscope strikes the perfect balance between fun and learning. It’s an exciting way for young minds to explore the wonders of the world. With a simple switch of the LCD display, kids can dive into the fascinating details. From […]
Read our review of the Optolong L-Ultimate Filter – a 2-inch Filter designed for Colour CMOS Astronomy Cameras that makes light-polluted, narrowband astrophotography a breeze.
It’s getting into the Christmas season, and people are starting to think about presents. We made up this list of telescopes (and a binocular) with kids of between about 5 and 10 in mind.
Jump Straight to the Verdict The Celestron Nexstar Evolution 8 Computerised Telescope The Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 Computerised Cassegrain telescope is a large Schmidt Cassegrain. It’s got a gaping 203.2mm (8″ aperture) and 2032mm focal length. Basically, it’s a bucket full of light. With these specifications, this telescope is capable of reaching high magnifications (480x highest […]
The Saxon F767 Newtonian Reflector Telescope is a beginner’s Newtonian reflector telescope. While it may be inexpensive, the alt-azimuth mount makes it very easy to use and the optics provide a high performance for its price. We looked at the moon, Saturn and Mars, some bright nebulas and clusters, as well as stuff on the ground. We […]
Wow, 2017 really flew by! Once again, we have compiled our new Best Telescopes this year 2017 which was well received last year. In 2017, some new telescopes such as the Celestron Inspire Series telescopes have impressed and set the scene with new features and better optics. Longstanding favourites such as the Celestron Astromaster Series and Saxon Dobsonians also appear in the list again. Compared to last year, we consider a few more categories for new telescopes users, such as best land viewing telescopes, best manual telescopes for kids, and more. Read on to see our ratings.
Designed for bird, wildlife and nature enthusiasts, the Steiner Skyhawk 3.0 Birdwatching Binoculars is the product of years of intensive research, design and vigorous testing. Similar to other German binoculars, Steiner binoculars possess an optical performance that is one to boast. For those on a flexible medium-sized budget, the Skyhawk 3.0 sits at a comfortable price point for most users.