liGo Blog - Binoculars
News, Reviews & Features
![Pair of Hawke Nature-Trek compact binoculars on log](http://ligo.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/hawke-nature-trek-compact-binoculars-review-featured.jpg?v=1704878558&width=1400)
Hawke Nature-Trek Compact Binoculars Review
The Hawke Nature-Trek Compacts are a pocket-sized pair of binoculars from one of our favourite optics brands. Hawke have become one of the biggest names in the binoculars world in recent years,...
Read More![Pair of Hawke Endurance ED binoculars on moss-covered tree](http://ligo.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/hawke-endurance-ed-binoculars-review-featured-782x409.jpg?v=1704878604&width=1400)
Hawke Endurance ED Binoculars Review
The Hawke Endurance ED binoculars are a mid-priced set of binoculars. Hawke have become one of the leading names in British binoculars over the last few years, building a solid reputation for...
Read More![Binocular lenses with dielectric coatings](http://ligo.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/what_are_dielectric_coatings_featured.jpg?v=1704877702&width=1400)
Dielectric Coatings in Binoculars - What Does it Mean?
Looking through a pair of binoculars can transport us to extraordinary worlds, unveiling hidden details and bringing distant objects into crystal-clear focus. Behind these remarkable optics lies an often-overlooked hero: dielectric...
Read More![Who are GPO - German Precision Optics?](http://ligo.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/who_are_gpo_binoculars.jpg?v=1699875198&width=1400)
Who are GPO - German Precision Optics?
A quick-guide summary of who GPO are, and what products they provide. Whether you are new to the world of optics, or if you've only got general awareness of optics...
Read More![Viking Vistron ED Binoculars Review](http://ligo.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/viking-vistron-binoculars-review-featured.jpg?v=1699876488&width=1400)
Viking Vistron ED Binoculars Review
The Viking Vistron ED binoculars are a new set of binoculars from one of our favourite outdoor brands here at liGo. Offering excellent performance at a cost-effective price, they are so good...
Read More![Urban Astronomy](http://ligo.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/Urban-Astronomy.jpg?v=1699877717&width=1400)
Urban Astronomy
Unless you happen to live up a mountain, it’s unlikely that your backgarden offers the ideal conditions for astronomy. Light pollution blocks out many otherwise visible stars from being seen...
Read More![GPO Passion ED binoculars on forest ground](http://ligo.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/gpo-passion-ed-8x42-1.jpg?v=1704879091&width=1400)
GPO Passion ED 8x42 Binoculars Review
The GPO Passion ED are a premium pair of mid-to-high end binoculars designed with serious enthusiasts looking for top quality on a tighter budget. GPO are a relative newcomer in the world of optics...
Read More![Viking Kestrel ED Compact Binoculars Review](http://ligo.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/kestrel-compact-review-featured.jpg?v=1699884338&width=1400)
Viking Kestrel ED Compact Binoculars Review
The Viking Kestrel ED Compact is a brand new set of compact binoculars from one of our favourite brands here at liGo. There are two different models: an 8x25 version, and a 10x25 one....
Read More![Why are binoculars filled with nitrogen?](http://ligo.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/Why-Are-Binoculars-Filled-With-Nitrogen.jpg?v=1699885170&width=1400)
Why are binoculars filled with nitrogen?
If you take a look at binoculars across all brands, you'll see that many of them come filled with nitrogen. But why? Well, worry not- read on, and we'll explain...
Read More![Yellow autumn leaves in September](http://ligo.co.uk/cdn/shop/articles/Birdwatching-September.jpg?v=1704877727&width=1400)
Birdwatching Guide: September
With summer behind us, most migratory species will now have left our shores. While that means there are less birds out and about, it does give us birdwatchers the opportunity...
Read More