Five pairs of binoculars great for travel
Ideal for birding, stargazing and safari, these bins deserve a place in your backpack
Read moreIdeal for birding, stargazing and safari, these bins deserve a place in your backpack
Read moreThis super stargazing app is the most detailed around, and even remotely controls GoTo telescopes
Read moreYour travel watch is so small-minded. Try this mind-bending, Swiss-made astronomic time device and get a new perspective on Planet Earth
Read moreWith plenty of zips and a handy area for a phone or lens cap, this great-fitting fleece-lined hoody is perfect
Read moreThe last word in rugged and judder-free binoculars are pricey but scream quality
Read moreComfier but tricker to operate, this rechargeable bonce-beamer’s appeal quickly fades
Read moreIf you’re travelling under even moderately dark skies, the arrival overhead of the International Space Station is spell-binding – and now
Read more‘Sky Live’ rise and sets times for planets and the Moon make this app so handy for trips to the bush
Read moreStop saying ‘wow, so many stars’ and instead learn about the night sky with this fabulously detailed app for smartphones and
Read moreUnlock the constellations of the night sky with a smartphone app, but choose carefully – some travel better than others
Read moreThis monthly Jodrell Bank podcast makes the perfect travel companion when whenever you find yourself beneath a black sky
Read moreHunting for dark skies is also a fine way to discover the true wilderness areas of Earth, but you’ll need
Read moreMerino wool lining and tactile fast-grip dots on the SealSkinz Ultra Grip Gloves prove useful for fishing, night-riding and holding binoculars
Read moreRather 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
Read moreBrian Cox’s app is great for long journeys to dark sky destinations
Read moreit’s a myth that stargazing must involve expensive equipment, a degree in astronomy and/or a penchant for fiddling with telescopes. In fact, we’d recommend that anyone with an interest in the night sky actively avoid a telescope for at least a year. The joy of stargazing is in its fabulous constellations and awesome star clusters; the former is best viewed by naked eye, while the latter look awesome only in a pair of 10×50 binoculars.
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