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Outdoor Optics are the must-have for the avid sportsman, hunter, hiker, even for someone in security. Let’s talk about it!ON SALE THROUGH APRIL 15!!!
Mother’s Day is coming,
Father’s Day follows close behind
Give a gift that keeps on giving pleasure for years to come!
We have the perfect gifts
for that perfect someone!
Special Offers on the BEST OPTICS!!!
NIKON 8208 OceanPro 7 x 50mm Binoculars with Compass
MSRP $438.95 SALE $299.95
NIKON Omega 3–9 x 40mm BDC 250 Muzzleloading Riflescope
MSRP $368.95 SALE $239.95
NIGHT OWL 4X Marine Monocular
MSRP $379.00 SALE $259.00
NIKON Spotter XL II 16-48 x 60mm Spotting Scope Outfit
MSRP $740.95 SALE $474.99
Intended Use/Recommended Models
Stadium Sports: 4×21, 7×32, Wide Angle Models (best for full field viewing), 7×35, 8×40. Any zoom or wide angle model (compacts would also be acceptable).
Boating: 7×50 (for best light gathering). Any waterproof or rubber armored models are preferred. Image Stabilized binoculars.
Outdoor Concerts: 4×21, 7×32, Extra Wide Angle, 7×35, 7×50, 8×40. Any compact, zoom or wide angle model.
Outdoor/Nature: 7×35 Wide Angle, 7×35, 7×50, 8×40, 10×42, 10×50. Any wide angle or wide angle zoom model.
General Use/Vacation/Hiking: 7×35, 10×50, 8×40, 10×42, compacts or any wide-angle model
Hunting: 7×50 (for extra light gathering ability), 7×35, 8×30, 8×40, 10×50, 10×42, folding roof prism compacts or any rubber armored model. Camouflage or black versions are preferred
Bird Watching: 7×26, 8×36, 8×40, 7×35, 10×40, 10×50, 10×42. Binoculars with extended eye relief and close near focusing are preferred
Theater/Plays/Indoors: 4×21 Extra Wide Angle. Any theater glasses, compact model or general sports glass
Low Light: 7×50, 10×50 (for greatest light gathering).
Night Vision: See Night Vision Section at www.myopticspro.com
Q. “How do I choose the right magnification?”
Did you ever wonder….
A. Higher magnifications let you see further, but reduce how much area you can see through the binoculars at one time. Therefore lower magnifications are better for some uses.
• Magnifications of 2x to 5x are great for monoculars.
• Magnifications of 7x to 10x are perfect for most uses, like hiking, hunting, and birdwatching.
• Spotting scopes will have higher magnifications around 20x.
• For astronomy binoculars, magnifications of around 10x are fine. You may wish to look for telescopes or binoculars with magnification from 20x to 30x and up though. Some telescopes have magnifications as high as 160x and interchangeable eyepieces so you can use different magnifications, but often the larger options also need to be mounted on a tripod. (See Intended Use/Recommended Models)
Nikon ProStaff 20-60 x 82mm Spotting Scope Outfit
Nikon offers a selection of the finest Spotting Scopes with optical and mechanical technology directed towards one goal—to provide the finest high magnification image to the viewer’s eye.
• Outfit includes Straight Body, 20x-60x zoom eyepiece, case & full-size tripod
• Massive 82mm objective for maximum light gathering
• Multicoated optics for bright, clear image
• Waterproof/fogproof, lightweight design
• Built-in sliding sunshade
• Includes Vue-Thru case
• M.S.R.P. $916.95 • • OUR PRICE $649.95
Click here to go to our website to see this and other outdoor optics!
Spring is here, get out of the house!!!
Spring rains have everything turning green, all the animals are coming out of hiding with their babies, the world is renewed again after a long winter. Now is the time to get outdoors and enjoy, get some exercise (I know the doctors harp on this more this time of year), get some sunshine and fresh air. Get your binoculars and spotting scopes out of the closet, dust them off, and start your trek. You’ll feel a whole lot better once you do!
For the Hunter in All of You!
We’ve recently added some awesome riflescopes to our line of outdoor optics (binoculars, spotting scopes, rangefinders, monoculars, and now riflescopes, too). Check them out at www.myopticspro.com and see for yourself! Don’t forget to leave me a short “story” about a time you’ve enjoyed your binoculars and such in YOUR STORY.
And if you’re into hunting, we’ve partnered with a great group of hunters on a forum at www.DeerHuntersClub.com and are sponsoring a contest there. It’s free to enter and you could win a Nikon Buckmasters 3-9 x 40mm Matte BDC Riflescope!
Astronomy Becomes An International Focus Of 2009
The United Nations and the International Astronomical Union have joined forces to highlight 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy. In fact, this year marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first astronomical observation through a telescope.
To mark this milestone, more than one hundred nations across the globe are collaborating to make the international community more aware of the universe we live in.
A highlight of the International Year Of Astronomy, is the “100 Hours of Astronomy” project planned for early April. The project will feature live web casts, and observing events during its 100-hour long program.
One of the key goals of “100 Hours of Astronomy” is to have as many people as possible look through a telescope as Galileo did for the first time 400 years ago. The program will take place from April 2, 2009 through April 5, 2009, when the Moon goes from first quarter to gibbous and provides excellent early evening viewing. Saturn will also be a highlight of early evening observing events during this period.
Indeed, there are many exciting events to observe in Astronomy throughout 2009. People in China and India can witness the longest solar eclipse of this century in July. An early evening sighting of Jupiter in October in the Northern Hemisphere should give some spectacular views. Also, the Leonid Meteor Shower in November 2009 is predicted to be one of most vivid ever.
2009 will also feature the final mission to repair and upgrade the aging Hubble Telescope. The shuttle mission that will take astronauts to the Hubble is currently scheduled for launch on May 12th. NASA intends to upgrade the Hubble Telescope, so that it will have more capability than ever before. It is a servicing mission with considerable danger to the astronauts, but one that has the potential to provide science and astronomy with dramatic rewards for at least the next five years.
A lack of sunspot activity will continue to be of scientific interest during 2009. There were 266 days without a sunspot during 2008. It was a year that featured the second highest number of days with a blank sun since 1900. A lack of sunspot activity was also the trend during 2007.
Its the International Year Of Astronomy. So, set up the telescope, adjust the focus and let the observations begin. For those of us that are less hands-on, there is even a blog of professional astronomers to keep us properly informed.
About the Author
James William Smith has worked in Senior management positions for some of the largest Financial Services firms in the United States for the last twenty five years. He has also provided business consulting support for insurance organizations and start up businesses. Visit his website at http://www.eworldvu.com or his daily blog at http://www.eworldvublog.blogspot.com
Viewing the Night Sky
Are you a lover of the night sky? Star Gazers are excellent devices, great for watching comets, meteor showers, shooting stars, and planets. Lightweight, durable, compact. You can get those special events up close and personal!
The Night Owl Optics® Galactic View Star Gazer (GVIEW) is a night vision monocular that enables you to view five times more stars than the naked eye!
Your Adventures!
We all love to hear real-life stories. Let’s imagine we’re sitting around the campfire one evening, talking with our family and friends. What story would you share?
Tell us about your interesting, exciting, or funny adventures. While not required, does it include binoculars or one of our other products? If so, be sure to include that. Someone else might laugh right along with you and discover a brand new way to enjoy theirs at the same time!
This is your area, let’s share the fun!
