Optics

Wex Blog Buying Guides Optics

Optics is a broad topic that covers binoculars, telescopes, monoculars and spotting scopes. Our guides also explore accessories designed to enhance your viewing experience, whether you’re observing distant animals, landscapes or the stars. We’ve compiled the following buying guides to help you get the most out of your hobby and equipment.

Stuck trying to decide on a pair of binoculars?  Look no further. Check out our expert buying advice, tips & tricks and reviews of all the major brands!

Read: Best Binoculars | 2024

Stuck trying to decide on a pair of binoculars? Look no further. Check out our expert buying advice, tips & tricks and reviews of all the major brands! Read More

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Choosing a telescope depends on what you plan to use it for, as well as things like how much space you have, how far you plan to carry it, and your level of confidence. Check out our 2024 guide!

Read: Best Telescopes | 2024

Choosing a telescope depends on what you plan to use it for, as well as things like how much space you have, how far you plan to carry it, and your level of confidence. Check out our 2024 guide! Read More

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Best kit for viewing the night sky

Read: Best kit for viewing the night sky

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Astronomy is one of the oldest of the Natural Sciences, if not the oldest, and one which can be taken up by practically anyone with very little knowledge or equipment from the outset. 

Read: The Wex Guides to Astronomy: Equipment

Astronomy is one of the oldest of the Natural Sciences, if not the oldest, and one which can be taken up by practically anyone with very little knowledge or equipment from the outset.  Read More

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