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Best solar eclipse binoculars in 2026: safely watch the total eclipse this summer
buying guide Get set for a close-up view of this summer's solar eclipse safely with a pair of specialist solar binoculars
Leica's new Noctovid binoculars offer a larger field of view packed into a more compact design
News Leica says its redesigned compact binoculars and monocular pack premium performance into pocket-sized optics without compromising on the viewing experience
Kite Optics launches 22x stabilized binocular that promises spotting scope detail in your hands
News This 22x stabilized binocular from Kite is built for birders who want more reach
The best smart telescope in 2026: view and photograph the night sky from your phone or tablet
buying guide The best smart telescopes make it easy to observe and photograph faint deep sky objects even from cities
Zeiss Conquest Apia 65 strips away the bulk – but does less give this compact spotting scope more?
News The Conquest Apia 65 is Zeiss’ new lightweight spotting scope designed to break the trade-off between optical quality and compact build – but will it achieve this?
Kenko Vc Smart 14x30 Light review: image-stabilized binoculars without the weight
Review Are these high-quality yet relatively lightweight image-stabilized binoculars worth looking into for wobble-free viewing over extended periods?
ZWO Seestar S30 Pro review - a superbly-small smart telescope that lets you explore and photograph the cosmos from your phone
review A remarkably compact dual-camera smart telescope, the ZWO Seestar S30 Pro fits in a camera bag and captures the cosmos in 4K.
Matata Xplore launches AI binoculars that can capture, and identify in seconds - at a fraction of the cost of rivals!
News Smart optics arrive: The Solvia AI binoculars make their UK debut
