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Which binoculars do you use most for astronomy?

Last post by j.gardavsky « Tue Jun 30, 2020 6:35 pm
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by John Baars » Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:26 pm

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A common wisdom is the saying that the best telescope is the one you use most.
I think that goes for binoculars as well.
Over the years I collected...

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At the moment, I am mostly using the 15x85 and 10.5x70 binoculars, both of them BA8 series from Kunming Optical in China.
For the wide field, I take...

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Last post by j.gardavsky
Tue Jun 30, 2020 6:35 pm
DSOs visible with my Bushnell 10x50

Last post by Gfamily « Wed Jun 24, 2020 12:36 pm
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by Buckethead 2.0 » Tue Jun 23, 2020 12:35 pm

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So far, I have seen M45, M31, and M33 with these binos.

My plan is to try M3 next.

These seem doable too under a dark sky:

M63, M94, M51...

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I can recommend the Binocular Sky website and newsletter , particularly the free monthly newsletter.

Thank you, Gfamily! You mean this site?...

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Last post by Gfamily
Wed Jun 24, 2020 12:36 pm
These Zhumells Are Good

Last post by Buckethead 2.0 « Thu Jun 18, 2020 5:57 pm
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by Refractordude » Tue Jun 02, 2020 4:41 am

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Celestron sent me another pair of Zhumells. However, they are much different than the dysfunctional pair I returned. The new Zhumell 20x80 binoculars...

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Sounds like an interesting product, thanks for the info. :)

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Last post by Buckethead 2.0
Thu Jun 18, 2020 5:57 pm
SkyMaster colimation help needed

Last post by pakarinen « Wed Jun 17, 2020 12:18 pm
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by Geko » Thu Apr 02, 2020 1:21 pm

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I am trying to collimate some brand new Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 binoculars, but although I found the adjustment screws, I could find no...

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I was never able to successfully collimate my 15x70s even with directions off the Web, at least not as far as close enough collimation. Good luck!

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Last post by pakarinen
Wed Jun 17, 2020 12:18 pm
Orion 2x54 ultra wide binoculars !?

Last post by helicon « Mon Jun 08, 2020 1:41 pm
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by AntennaGuy » Sun Feb 16, 2020 12:25 am
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Hi all. Has anybody tried these? And/or have you seen them offered under a different brand name?

Note that the objectives are considerably large r...

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I finally got these! They are a totally different experience but one that I like. Don't think replacement,think variety. Think about naked eye...
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Last post by helicon
Mon Jun 08, 2020 1:41 pm
Unusual find: Abbe-Koenig prisms on Orion binos!

Last post by DozerBolt « Tue May 26, 2020 8:58 am
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by DozerBolt » Sun May 17, 2020 12:42 am

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Greetings,
I had this discussion on another site, but it was so fascinating I wanted to share it here.

Abbe-Koenig roof prisms are weird, and...

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Thanks J! I like to look at my fine optics (binoculars and telescopes) as less of an owner and more of a steward;
I super enjoy them, and I hope one...

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Last post by DozerBolt
Tue May 26, 2020 8:58 am
Recommendations on binocular hinge grease

Last post by DozerBolt « Mon May 25, 2020 6:11 am
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by DozerBolt » Fri May 15, 2020 3:54 am

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Greetings!
I just worked up the courage to completely disassemble my Celestron Nature 8x30 small Porro prism binoculars - they are quality optics,...

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Thanks! I never would have thought of the term 'damping grease' - it opens up a new world of solutions.

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Last post by DozerBolt
Mon May 25, 2020 6:11 am
Canon 18.50

Last post by Voyageur « Fri May 22, 2020 1:50 am
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by Youngarthur » Thu May 21, 2020 5:59 pm

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As an old man, rather than check my bank balance while lying in my Coffin, I purchased the canon 18.50 stabilised. Living on the Scottish moors,...

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They are very nice binoculars. Glad you are getting good use of them!

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Last post by Voyageur
Fri May 22, 2020 1:50 am
Baader MaxBright® II Binoviewer

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Sat May 16, 2020 4:18 am
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by AntennaGuy » Mon Sep 30, 2019 2:32 am
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So, this new product (long awaited from Baader) sure looks interesting. Big prisms for larger field of view than other binoviewers.

I've bookmarked...

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Thanks for pointing out this extremely interesting review.

I'm a happy owner of the Baader Maxbright and this might be an interesting upgrade though...
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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Sat May 16, 2020 4:18 am
Binoculars Optics Question

Last post by Refractordude « Tue May 12, 2020 8:41 am
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by Refractordude » Mon May 11, 2020 4:20 am

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Just took a quick peek at Albireo after work with my 7x50 binoculars. Why is it that my 7 magnification binoculars can split Albireo wider than my...

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You can split Albireo with 7x50, but it is a touching split. No way binos will show you double stars wider apart than frac at 30x.

There has to be...

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Last post by Refractordude
Tue May 12, 2020 8:41 am
Planet viewing and 10x50 binos

Last post by Refractordude « Mon May 11, 2020 4:11 am
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by Buckethead 2.0 » Sun May 10, 2020 1:39 am

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I know that Venus is really easy to view with my 10x50's, because I have already seen it more than once with them. But will I be able to see Saturn,...

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There is a little trick...I wished I knew when I was a boy back in 1970.
You can use an eyepiece, even a loup will do. Hold it straight behind the...

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Last post by Refractordude
Mon May 11, 2020 4:11 am
An Old Trick For My Binoculars

Last post by IvanM « Sun May 10, 2020 8:52 am
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by Refractordude » Tue Apr 07, 2020 4:10 am

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While making another three inch aperture mask for my 120mm f8 achromatic telescope, I thought I would make a pair for my 20x80 binoculars. This is...

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Thanks everyone :)

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Last post by IvanM
Sun May 10, 2020 8:52 am
Celestron 20x80 Binoculars Ordered and Questions

Last post by helicon « Wed May 06, 2020 10:28 pm
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by Refractordude » Thu Apr 23, 2020 8:51 pm

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My Zhumell 20x80 are broken. The left side eyepiece fell out. I can put the eyepiece back in, but focusing is extremely difficult. Some times I can...

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I got my Skymasters from Amazon for $70. It was a good investment as I still use them. And fortunately they arrived collimated.

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Last post by helicon
Wed May 06, 2020 10:28 pm
Two Binoculars On One Parallelogram Mount

Last post by DeanD « Tue May 05, 2020 12:49 am
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by Refractordude » Mon May 04, 2020 8:13 pm

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While deciding on what tripod for my for my 7x50, and waiting for my refund/replacement 20x80s to arrive. I came up with this, and it works real...

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Looks good: now all you need is two heads... ;)

I agree with Gabby: just use some double-sided tape to mount it. lots of spots where it could fit...

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Last post by DeanD
Tue May 05, 2020 12:49 am
Covid Time Shopping

Last post by Makuser « Sun May 03, 2020 5:30 pm
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by j.gardavsky » Sun May 03, 2020 12:49 pm

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Hello all,

as the Covid Order has closed the opera houses, there emerged a surplus of opera glasses on the eBay, and now I have a pair of pairs,...

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Hello again JG. You acquired some great Zeiss opera glasses here. Thanks for sharing these finds with us on here JG, and the best of wishes on your...

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Last post by Makuser
Sun May 03, 2020 5:30 pm
Bfull 12x50 binoculars: a quick review

Last post by Barnacle « Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:07 am
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by Barnacle » Wed Apr 22, 2020 6:56 am

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Bfull 12x 50mm binoculars (Made in China)
Bought an unused unit of this binoculars second hand. The objective lens and eyepieces both have a green...

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Hi Dean,

Thanks for your reply, I struggle with using right angle finders to aim my scopes, I don't know how to use them well.

I read Glenn...

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Last post by Barnacle
Thu Apr 23, 2020 7:07 am
Binoculars for solar viewing ?

Last post by Buckethead 2.0 « Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:00 pm
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by Buckethead 2.0 » Sat Apr 11, 2020 12:26 pm
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Is it possible to use binoculars for solar viewing, e.g., Baader film or something of the sort? I probably wouldn't be able to see much, even if it...

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Well since I came here last time, I came to the decision that if they need collimation, I would either ring the doorbell of J.Gardavsky, or I would...
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Last post by Buckethead 2.0
Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:00 pm
Binoculars for Covid

Last post by pakarinen « Sat Apr 18, 2020 4:13 pm
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by j.gardavsky » Thu Apr 16, 2020 6:44 pm

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Binoculars for Covid.jpg

from

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Supreme Leader's immune system is well beyond that of mere humans.

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Last post by pakarinen
Sat Apr 18, 2020 4:13 pm
Venus Over the Moon

Last post by aae0130 « Tue Apr 07, 2020 10:05 pm
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by aae0130 » Sat Mar 28, 2020 4:26 pm

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Last evening it was clear-ish for a little while so I took that opportunity to break out the Oberwerk 100 SD.

From my back yard I got to play...

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Last night was another non-predicted Clear-ish Sky. Just some translucent patches of clouds. The moon was lighting up my yard enough to be able to...

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Last post by aae0130
Tue Apr 07, 2020 10:05 pm
Two Queations For Binocular Parallelogram Mount Owners

Last post by pakarinen « Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:24 pm
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by Refractordude » Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:20 pm

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1. Just curios were others place their finder with this mount.

2. I have to keep the adjustment knob very tight or I lose binocular balance. It...

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You might be able to MacGyver up a bracket like Gabby's with a couple of small, cheap steel corner braces.

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Last post by pakarinen
Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:24 pm
16x50 vs 10x50 shootout

Last post by pakarinen « Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:00 pm
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by Bigzmey » Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:02 am

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3/27/20

Most of smaller binoculars used for astronomy deliver large exit pupil (5-7mm). In telescopes however such large exit pupils result in...

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with a tripod, objects at high altitude become a pain in the neck (literally).

Having a neck problem with somewhat limited mobility, I can relate...

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Last post by pakarinen
Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:00 pm
20x120 Toko Big Eye binoculars

Last post by Saganwannabe « Fri Mar 27, 2020 3:20 pm
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by Saganwannabe » Tue Mar 17, 2020 4:13 am
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I just purchased a great looking pair of Vintage WW2 era Toko Big Eye binoculars. I would love to learn all I can about these. They are in fantastic...

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Thanks Helicon. I just used what I had around the house to make it, but it works great. The main body and tripod of the mount is a high hat stand...
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Last post by Saganwannabe
Fri Mar 27, 2020 3:20 pm
Bushnell Falcon 10x50 - adapter for mount included ?

Last post by Buckethead 2.0 « Tue Mar 24, 2020 2:09 pm
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by Buckethead 2.0 » Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:18 am

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Hello, I'm wondering if the binos in the subject line come with an adapter for a mount, either included or built into them? I have looked at the...

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Thanks to Gabrielle, I now have a solution or two to this question. So the thread may be closed.

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Last post by Buckethead 2.0
Tue Mar 24, 2020 2:09 pm
Bino mount

Last post by Buckethead 2.0 « Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:46 pm
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by Buckethead 2.0 » Sat Mar 21, 2020 3:56 pm

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I'm going to buy a pair of Bushnell 10×50 binoculars, and possibly down the road, I may want something more powerful such as Oberwerk 20×80 or the...

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Oberwerk has a heavy duty mount head that you can put on a photo tripod if you wanted to go that way.

Thanks pakarinen. I've decided to go with...

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Last post by Buckethead 2.0
Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:46 pm
Mods for my 8x30 Habicht's

Last post by John Baars « Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:14 pm
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by DeanD » Fri Mar 20, 2020 1:50 am

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Hi all,

Sadly I have had to cancel all my upcoming gigs (I run a portable planetarium which I take to schools all around my home state), so I have a...

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Well done Dean.
Yes, almost all Wide Angle binoculars suffer more or less from sensitivity to ambient light. As usual with technical solutions,...

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Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:14 pm

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