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Ordered Orion Giantview 15x70s

Last post by pakarinen « Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:23 pm
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by pakarinen » Thu Feb 18, 2021 3:48 pm

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Pulled the trigger on a pair to replace my Celestron Skymasters. I had a couple of AMZ gift cards so I figured, why not. One thing I like is they're...

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Just noticed the right barrel is printed 25x100 . :doh: Hope that's not an indication of the level of their QC.

Received the aluminum mounting...

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Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:23 pm
Fujinon FMTR-SX 10x50

Last post by DeanD « Fri Feb 19, 2021 6:15 am
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by DeanD » Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:02 am

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I couldn't resist: a pair of these came up barely used and for a good price...

My old 10x50's are the HG Series Chinese-made ( ). These are quite...

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Congrats on the new glass Dean! My wife would be happy if I buy more binos as long as I don't buy more scopes. :lol:

I guess that would depend on...

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Last post by DeanD
Fri Feb 19, 2021 6:15 am
Optica 11 x 80's

Last post by AstroBee « Fri Feb 19, 2021 3:08 am
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by AstroBee » Fri Feb 19, 2021 3:01 am

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Any idea what these are worth? I was gifted these a while back and have never been able to find anything about them. They are very old as you can...

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FYI, if you do a Google search for Optica 11 x 80 binoculars, chances are your first on only direct hit is going to be my post asking the same...

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Fri Feb 19, 2021 3:08 am
Mount question.

Last post by turboscrew « Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:53 pm
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by turboscrew » Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:40 pm

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What kind of mounts have you used that won't cause severe neck damage if you try to look to somewhere near zenith?

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If you are lying back in a zero gravity chair or similar you can try using 2 legs of the tripod: set them either side of your chair; and just let the...

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Last post by turboscrew
Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:53 pm
Kowa BD II 6.5x32

Last post by John Baars « Thu Jan 21, 2021 10:07 pm
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by Nakedgun » Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:44 pm

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I generally binocular observe with 10x because they allow me to go deeper than 7x or 8x, but sometimes recognizing starfields when searching for the...

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I have heard of them. A nice pair of binoculars!
Quite easy to hold them steady. Large field of view.

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Last post by John Baars
Thu Jan 21, 2021 10:07 pm
I want to buy myself premium binoculars.

Last post by messier 111 « Sun Jan 17, 2021 3:34 am
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by messier 111 » Thu Dec 17, 2020 1:28 am
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I want to buy myself premium binoculars.
the choice is very difficult, there are a lot of very good binoculars.
Orion, Amp, Amp Lunt, Vixen and...

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I believe most of observers enjoying astronomy with binoculars have considered binocular telescopes. Advantages over regular binoculars include...
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Sun Jan 17, 2021 3:34 am
Baader MaxBright® II Binoviewer

Last post by AntennaGuy « Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:26 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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Just saw this new review:
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Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:26 am
What Are K9 Vs K7 And Bak4 Prism Binoculars?

Last post by Bigzmey « Mon Jan 04, 2021 3:33 am
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by Refractordude » Sat Dec 19, 2020 3:51 am

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Came across K9 for the first time. How do K9 compare against other types of glass/coatings used for binoculars? Thanks all.

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It seems that BAK4 is pretty much given nowadays. Even $20-30 binos have them. I am sure they find other ways to cut the cost. :lol:

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Last post by Bigzmey
Mon Jan 04, 2021 3:33 am
New binoculars.

Last post by helicon « Fri Jan 01, 2021 5:11 pm
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by GrayPlayer » Fri Dec 18, 2020 1:26 am

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Ordered 25x70 binoculars then wondered about holding steady then the light bulb moment! I live in senior housing, a sort of bungalow, attached to B !...

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Congrats on the new binos.

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Last post by helicon
Fri Jan 01, 2021 5:11 pm
Power And Aperture In Binoculars

Last post by Refractordude « Tue Dec 29, 2020 6:32 pm
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by Refractordude » Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:44 am

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A really great article.

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My home night sky is so light polluted I do not bother with DSO. Andromeda looks like the size of slightly transparent Brazil nut, and that is with a...

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Tue Dec 29, 2020 6:32 pm
How to Convert Linear Into Angular Field of View?

Last post by John Baars « Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:32 pm
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by Refractordude » Sat Dec 19, 2020 9:32 pm

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From Linear to angular in degrees. I searched the WWW, but could not find it. Thanks all

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Rule of thumb. Approximation.

One degree is 17,45 at 1000 distance, no matter what unit you use. The units should be the same.
A field of 17.45 at...

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Last post by John Baars
Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:32 pm
A Mirror For Your Binoculars

Last post by SkyHiker « Sat Dec 19, 2020 4:27 am
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by Refractordude » Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:35 pm

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I wont be making one. Just thought forum members would be interested, and your thoughts. Has anyone tried using a mirror with binoculars?

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Here is my contraption, actually not a bad one, nice and compact. As you can see the mirror is not even large. It is not really squeezed tight...

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Last post by SkyHiker
Sat Dec 19, 2020 4:27 am
Orion Giant View 15x70s?

Last post by pakarinen « Thu Dec 17, 2020 1:22 pm
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by pakarinen » Mon Dec 14, 2020 3:40 pm

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I don't think I've asked about these guys (I need to to start a spreadsheet):

Experiences? I do think I prefer IF.

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Thanks for all the responses. Happy to hear these are still made in Japan.

I’ll have to compare the weight to SkyMasters. I have a tripod, tilt /...

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Last post by pakarinen
Thu Dec 17, 2020 1:22 pm
Need Help Finding Very Wide Angle Binoculars

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed Dec 16, 2020 3:51 am
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by Refractordude » Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:12 pm

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I have a pair of 7x50, but they only have a 5.7 degrees field of view. Think I will drop them in the bug out bag since they are well made. I was...

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I had Orion UltraView 8x42 briefly, but sent them back. The view quality was step down compared to my other two Orion's binoculars.

I got Nikon...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Dec 16, 2020 3:51 am
DSOs visible with my Bushnell 10x50

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:28 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 would bet there are very few Messier objects that can't be seen with 10x50 binos in dark, transparent skies.

Last time I was in a B3, I had my...
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Last post by pakarinen
Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:28 pm
Which binoculars do you use most for astronomy?

Last post by Nakedgun « Thu Dec 10, 2020 5:18 am
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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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For hand-held astro use from my backyard I use the Swift Kestrel 10x50s:

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When I travel to dark skies I bring the 10x50...
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Last post by Nakedgun
Thu Dec 10, 2020 5:18 am
Binoviewer enthusiasts?

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Sun Dec 06, 2020 12:00 am
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by pakarinen » Fri Nov 20, 2020 1:36 pm

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Curious what brand you have. Also curious about people who dislike them and why. Obviously, EP cost will be double, but maybe collimation hassles?

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I used to have the Baader Mark V and still have the Baader Maxbright. Like them both. Downsizing my kit led to letting the Mark V set go. It was...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Sun Dec 06, 2020 12:00 am
I Have A Math Question

Last post by Refractordude « Wed Nov 18, 2020 8:44 pm
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by Refractordude » Wed Nov 18, 2020 7:49 pm

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How can I tell what is the apparent/subjective field of view with these numbers? Right click the image. Thanks

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The Angle of View in the screenshot is the true field. It is 7.5°.

If the magnification is 7x, the apparent field of view is 7 x 7.5° = 52.5°...

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Last post by Refractordude
Wed Nov 18, 2020 8:44 pm
Need A Finder Mount For My Binocular Center Rail

Last post by Refractordude « Sun Nov 08, 2020 2:49 am
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by Refractordude » Sat Nov 07, 2020 11:01 pm

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Any help will be appreciated. Around $50 and under. Thanks to you all.

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Just ordered your recommended Oberwerk finder mount. I will let all know how things go after arrival. Thanks sir.

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Last post by Refractordude
Sun Nov 08, 2020 2:49 am
Question About Oberwerk 25x100 Binoculars

Last post by helicon « Fri Nov 06, 2020 7:03 pm
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by Refractordude » Sat Oct 31, 2020 1:51 am

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How would I know that I have an Oberwerk HK 25x100 binoculars and not an Oberwerk FB 25x100 binoculars by just looking at them?

Thanks to you all

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Hope you can pick up a pair soon. I really enjoy mine.

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Last post by helicon
Fri Nov 06, 2020 7:03 pm
Bresser Spezials vs Helios Stellar IIs?

Last post by helicon « Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:01 pm
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by pakarinen » Thu Oct 15, 2020 1:35 pm

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Expanding my search for decent binos, I've stumbled across a few brands of that are unavailable in the US.

Among the them, curious what people think...

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They both sound like capable binos of high quality. I do have a pair of Oberwerks, but obviously these are available in the U.S. They definitely beat...

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Last post by helicon
Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:01 pm
Celestron big binoculars

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Sep 25, 2020 5:36 pm
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by Mandrew » Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:47 pm

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Here is my one and only rant. I urge any and all to avoid buying any big binoculars from Celestron until they decide to get their act together on...

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In the last 10 years or so I have collimated two sets of 15x70 and a set of 10x50 Celestron.
Once done they hold collimation well.
Unfortunate they...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Sep 25, 2020 5:36 pm
Why no binocular SCTs?

Last post by Sky « Thu Sep 17, 2020 2:11 pm
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by AntennaGuy » Tue Sep 01, 2020 12:41 am

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OK, here's a simple (to ask) question:
There exist all sorts of binoculars, astronomy binoculars, and even binocular telescopes, priced low to high....

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I've always found this patent for SCT binoculars on a 3-axis equatorial mount very interesting. I've been tempted to build the 3-axis mount for my...

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Last post by Sky
Thu Sep 17, 2020 2:11 pm
20 x 80 binoculars

Last post by helicon « Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:26 pm
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by Buckethead 2.0 » Mon Aug 17, 2020 5:10 pm
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Would I see a significant difference upgrading to 20 x 80 from my current 10 x 50? What kinds of differences might I expect? (Yes, I know I will need...

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I have the Obie 25x100''s - you definitely need a sturdy mount, I have a parallelogram.
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Last post by helicon
Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:26 pm
Expectations for good collimation?

Last post by pakarinen « Sun Sep 06, 2020 4:09 pm
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by rocdoc » Sun Aug 09, 2020 10:58 am

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Hi everyone,
I’m enjoying the very solid-feeling 10x50 Ultra bino from Oberwerk. Last night, while setting them on my monopod for a session, I did a...

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I was just reading about collimation somewhere. Takeaways are:

Vertical alignment is more important than horizontal
Horizontal alignment might be...

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Sun Sep 06, 2020 4:09 pm

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