REVIEWED: Canon 10x42L IS WP image stabilized binoculars
The last word in rugged and judder-free binoculars are pricey, but scream quality
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REVIEWED: ISS Spotter smartphone app
If you’re travelling under even moderately dark skies, the arrival overhead of the International Space Station is spell-binding – and now
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REVIEWED: Star Walk HD stargazing app
‘Sky Live’ rise and sets times for planets and the Moon make this app so handy for trips to the bush
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REVIEWED: SkySafari stargazing apps and software
Stop saying ‘wow, so many stars’ and instead learn about the night sky with this fabulously detailed app for smartphones and
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How to choose a stargazing app for your dark sky trip
Unlock the constellations of the night sky with a smartphone app, but choose carefully – some travel better than others
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REVIEWED: The Night Sky This Month podcast
This monthly Jodrell Bank podcast makes the perfect travel companion when whenever you find yourself beneath a black sky
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REVIEWED: SealSkinz Ultra Grip gloves
Merino wool lining and tactile fast-grip dots on the SealSkinz Ultra Grip Gloves prove useful for fishing, night-riding and holding binoculars
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REVIEWED: Nikon Sporter EX 10×50 binoculars
Rather large and weighty at 825g, these Nikon Sporter EX 10×50 binoculars pair-up excellent optics with a waterproof design that’s ideal for stargazing, bird-watching and safari
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REVIEWED: Canon 18×50 Image Stabilising binoculars
Intoxicating 18x magnification without a tripod and ideal for Moon-watchers and safari, but the Canon 18×50 Image Stabilising binoculars come at a high price
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REVIEWED: Swarovski Optik PA-i5 adapter for iPhone 5/5s
Take photos through a pair of binoculars with your phone, but beware the Swarovski Optik PA-i5 adapter for iPhone 5/5s’s high price and health warning
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REVIEWED: Swarovski Optik CL Companion 10×30 binoculars
High price and high performance, but the compact and travel-friendly Swarovski Optik CL Companion 10×30 binoculars struggle to focus on value
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REVIEWED: Wonders of the Universe app
Brian Cox’s app is great for long journeys to dark sky destinations
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