Binoculars

Almost from the invention of the telescope in the 17th century the advantages of mounting two of them side by side for binocular vision seems to have been explored. Binoculars are a must have tool for your boat or beach house. Looking for that perfect gift for your sailor? Our binoculars are the perfect viewing instrument to keep on board. Perfect for the bird watcher or the old salty dog!

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What To Know When Buying Binoculars

What do the numbers on binoculars mean? All sporting optics (binoculars, spotting scopes, night vision goggles, etc.) use the same nomenclature to describe important features. As an example, a pair of binoculars may have 10 x 42mm listed as a technical specification. But what does this mean? The "10" refers to the magnification power of the binoculars, that is, objects viewed will appear to be 10 times closer than when they are viewed by the naked eye.  Read the rest of the article....