*Editor's Note: Before you buy a telescope, check out our Black Friday 2018 Celestron Telescope Deals here! And If you're looking other space gifts, check out our picks for the Best Space Gifts and Best Kids' Space Gifts and Toys for more ideas.* It was a quest: Discover the one binocular to own, if we could own only one. It had to work for skywatching (we're Space.com, after all), but the ideal binocular also had to be flawless for outdoorsy folks, sportspeople, concertgoers and adventurers of any type. It needed to be small, but powerful; bright but free of color distortion. And we wanted to see if we could get all this for less than $500. We think we found one. Like many amateur astronomers, I use binoculars to help locate objects and a telescope to examine them in detail. That requires the "bins" to be compact; out of the way when fiddling with the 'scope, but right there when we need them to scan the sky. We crave high … [Read more...] about Best Binoculars 2018: All-Around Picks for Astronomy, Nature, Sports and Travel
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Best Nintendo Switch carry cases 2018: the 7 best travel cases for your console
Is there any console accessory quite as crucial as the travel case?The Nintendo Switch has gained hordes of devout fans for its ultra-convenient portable play, allowing players to take all their favorite indie or AAA games out on their travels. There is, however, always a fear with any new portable console purchase: whether you're going to drop it.Thankfully, there are a host of practical solutions to this, and we've rounded up the very best Nintendo Switch carry cases we could find in the article below - as well as how best to pick 'em. We haven't tested them all personally, but these are likely the best bets for someone on the hunt for a suitable Switch case.So whether you're looking for something hardy for big drops, or just a travel case to keep all your additional Joy-Cons and accessories tidied away, we've got just the thing for you.The best Nintendo Switch prices, bundles, and dealsBlack Friday and Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch dealsShould I buy a Nintendo Switch carry case?The … [Read more...] about Best Nintendo Switch carry cases 2018: the 7 best travel cases for your console
Tragedy in Yosemite: ‘Wishful wanderlust’ before couple’s plunge from Taft Point
By Erin McCormick and Michael Safi Updated 3:58 pm PST, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 In this Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 file photo, an unidentified couple gets married at Taft Point in Yosemite National Park. The viewpoint overlooks Yosemite Valley, including El Capitan, a popular vertical ascent for rock climbers across the globe. Yosemite National Park officials have identified two people who died after falling from a popular overlook as a man and a woman from India who were living and working in the United States. Park officials said Monday, Oct. 29, 2018 they were 29-year-old Vishnu Viswanath and his 30-year-old female companion, Meenakshi Moorthy. Park officials recovered their bodies about 800 feet (245 meters) below Taft Point. less In this Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 file photo, an unidentified couple gets married at Taft Point in Yosemite National Park. The viewpoint overlooks Yosemite Valley, including El Capitan, a popular vertical ascent ... more … [Read more...] about Tragedy in Yosemite: ‘Wishful wanderlust’ before couple’s plunge from Taft Point
The Avid Traveler Gift Guide 2018
It's hard to keep up with the constant traveler in your life! If you know someone who's always on the go, check out this comprehensive gift guide for adventurers and those with a pervasive case of wanderlust. 4-in-1 Camping Utensil - 9.80If you're on the go and in the wild, it always helps to cut down on your load. This 4-in-1 camping utensil gives you everything you need to eat a nice meal, in an efficient package. The set is lightweight (5 ounces) and portable: It comes with a fine nylon pouch, so you can bring it on camping, backpacking, hiking or fishing trips. Kuuk Collapsible Silicone Leakproof Food Storage Container - 12.99Keep leftovers fresh or get ready for a picnic in style with these Collapsible Silicone Leak proof Storage Containers. The material used for these food containers is high-grade, FDA-approved silicone, so they're completely safe for contact with any food items. They are easy to clean by hand and also microwave-, freezer- and dishwasher-safe.Eagle Creek Pack It … [Read more...] about The Avid Traveler Gift Guide 2018
Best All-Around Binoculars for Astronomy, Nature, Sports and Travel
It was a quest: Discover the one binocular to own, if we could own only one. It had to work for skywatching (we're Space.com, after all), but the ideal binocular also had to be flawless for outdoorsy folks, sportspeople, concertgoers and adventurers of any type. It needed to be small, but powerful; bright but free of color distortion. And we wanted to see if we could get all this for less than $500. We think we found one. Like many amateur astronomers, I use binoculars to help locate objects and a telescope to examine them in detail. That requires the "bins" to be compact; out of the way when fiddling with the 'scope, but right there when we need them to scan the sky. We crave high contrast to see dim stars. We don't want false-colored edges around planets or the moon. The binocular must be lightweight enough for hand-holding and not have the dreaded "jitters." And, because humans do not live by starlight alone, the ideal binocular must work for all the daytime activities we wish to … [Read more...] about Best All-Around Binoculars for Astronomy, Nature, Sports and Travel