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Buyers Guide
A Beginner’s Guide To Thermal Imagers
A good pair of binoculars or a spotting scope are excellent tools for observing birds and other wildlife, but it will come as no surprise that there are plenty of denizens of the countryside that are incredibly hard to spot with normal optics. That’s where thermal imagers come in. With a longer detection range than…
A Beginner’s Guide To Monoculars
Not everyone has the room to pack a pair of binoculars when they’re heading out into the wilds (or the back garden) and so they may find a monocular is more suitable. But what is a monocular? Put simply, it’s half a binocular and, as such, is smaller and lighter to carry, but will still…
What magnification of binoculars is best?
The use you intend to put your binoculars to will help you decide which magnification is best, but generally you will find that lower magnifications offer a brighter image and are easier to hold steady in the hands. An 8x magnification binocular has always been the most popular option, especially for bird and wildlife observation.
What is the best telescope for viewing planets?
The nearer planets of our Solar System offer a feast for the naked eye on clear nights, but with a good quality telescope you can see much more. We have a fantastic range of telescopes available on our website and in our store and we can cater for all budgets.
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Grovers has simply the widest range of telescopes, binoculars, night vision, microscopes and other popular optical equipment in the country. Our showroom in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, displays many of the major brands and our staff are experts in their field.
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