November events Oct 29, 2009
18 - Feathered friends: Take your children, ages 3 to 8, to Stull Interpretive Center at Presque Isle State Park, 2-3 p.m., to observe migrating birds, using binoculars, field guides and a spotting scope. Free; no registration required. (Erie Times-News, PA)
$50,000 taken in home robbery Jul 8, 2009
Among the stolen items were a 20-inch I-Mac computer, a printer, Nikon binoculars, two small televisions, antiques, jewelry and snuff boxes. Meanwhile, a guest staying at the Canoa Ranch Resort reported 60 missing from a nightstand. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
No-Frills Day In Mendocino May 3, 2009
Out of This World, an amateur astronomer's delight, is stocked with telescopes, binoculars and all manner of science gadgets to help you find your place in the world. The Mendocino Art Center, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, offers a serene garden setting for local and regional art; the gift shop showcases local handcrafts. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
School Notes, 4-14-09 Apr 14, 2009
Many of the stars discussed are easily viewed from Racine with the naked eye or binoculars. The program will conclude with suggestions of how to find constellations in the spring sky above Racine and free star maps. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Some fear Navy sonar may harm Fla.'s right whales Mar 14, 2009
Dozens of motorists pull over on A1A and grab their cameras and binoculars as the whales frolic in three groups near this north Florida town's pier. "It's a good day," whale researcher Jim Hain said as he watched through binoculars from a restaurant's top deck. (Yahoo News)
It will be fun, fun, fun Mar 12, 2009
Bring a lawn chair and binoculars; no pets are allowed. 205-681-2888. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Arctic cruise is harsh, inspiring Feb 19, 2009
(I don t know what he saw because he was speaking Russian, but he was gesturing out the window animatedly with his binoculars, the universal sign for I saw something big. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Backward green comet makes one-time only visit Feb 18, 2009
But you'll most likely need a telescope, or at least binoculars, to spot it. The best opportunity is just before dawn one-third of the way up the southern sky. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
