Binoculars, spotting scopes, telescopes, eyepieces, riflescopes, tripods, microscopes, bird watching, astronomy, butterfly watching, hunting ...

Birding Optics: All about birding binoculars and scopes. How they work. How to choose and use them. Comparison charts of top brands. What the telescope's inventor saw first.

The Optics for Birding site contains information about optics for birding (birdwatching), including Frequently Asked Questions. It is useful for non-birders, too.

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