As I mentioned in my review of Orion’s BT70 binocular telescope, which appeared in the March 2008 issue of Astronomy, you’ll need a sturdy mount to get the most out of this fine instrument. One owner ...

Anyone who has ever tried to view the night sky using binoculars attached to a conventional tripod knows how difficult it can be to get to the eyepieces without knocking into the tripod’s legs. That’s ...