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Which binoculars do you use most for astronomy?

Last post by Frankskywatcher « Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:21 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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Using an old pair of 7X50 to find star cluster then observe them thru my DOB .
I would like to someday obtain a pair of 10X50 but the price of fully...
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Last post by Frankskywatcher
Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:21 am
First light with Celestron 10x50 G2 UpClose

Last post by Razz « Sun Dec 18, 2022 12:16 am
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by Razz » Mon Dec 05, 2022 1:23 am
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The clouds parted for a bit tonight and I had the opportunity to try out my new binos. I got about half an hour. I just looked at random stars like...

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I'm not sure I would consider it a session . Technically I guess it was but I had no plans on what to look at and I paid no attention to where I was...
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Last post by Razz
Sun Dec 18, 2022 12:16 am
Would this be a good beginner binocular

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Nov 29, 2022 2:57 pm
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by Razz » Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:50 am

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I've been considering getting binoculars, mostly just to randomly check out the night sky. I'm not looking to spend a lot because I'm more interested...

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Looking forward to your first light report.

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Last post by pakarinen
Tue Nov 29, 2022 2:57 pm
For light polluted skies

Last post by Nakedgun « Sun Nov 20, 2022 2:37 am
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by Nakedgun » Thu Nov 17, 2022 5:19 am

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With the diminishing star-count due to this problem, finding patterns for object location becomes a greater issue when using typical 10x or even...

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Those look pretty good. Plus I imagine easier to hold with just your arms.

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They get no complaints from me.

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Last post by Nakedgun
Sun Nov 20, 2022 2:37 am
ORION ED 20x80

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Nov 03, 2022 8:00 pm
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by jawaid1968 » Mon Oct 24, 2022 2:42 am

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Hello everyone.
Let's talk about ORION ED 20x80
Advantages and Disadvantages or compare with other brands without being bias.

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I agree with Bigzmey that you can never have too many binos. That said, my 15x70 Skymasters are the ones I use the most. Can be used without a tripod...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Nov 03, 2022 8:00 pm
Swarovski EL 8.5x42 and Zeiss Victory SF 8x42 impressions

Last post by DeanD « Mon May 30, 2022 4:05 am

by DeanD » Mon May 30, 2022 4:05 am

Hi all, I had the opportunity on the weekend to play with both the above binos, and while I didn't spend a huge amount of time with the intent of...

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Last post by DeanD
Mon May 30, 2022 4:05 am
The New Orion GiantView ED 20x100

Last post by Refractordude « Fri Apr 29, 2022 1:39 am
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by Refractordude » Thu Apr 28, 2022 5:48 pm

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Are these Orion GiantView Ed 20x100 a clone of the APM 20x100 ED binoculars. Thanks all

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A friend has the ones that Bigzmey has linked to, excellent views with them.
If you enjoy binocular viewing these are outstanding.

I think about...

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Last post by Refractordude
Fri Apr 29, 2022 1:39 am
15x70s -> 20x80s?

Last post by OzEclipse « Sun Mar 13, 2022 12:17 pm
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by pakarinen » Thu Oct 21, 2021 1:25 pm

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So, binosaurs, the past few mornings I've been grabbing my Orion Giant View 15x70s for some quick looks and really enjoying the views. But now I'm...

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I have Orion 9x63mm. With a 7mm exit pupil they are a little oversized for my eyes but I bought them about 10 years ago. I find that the low 9x mag...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Sun Mar 13, 2022 12:17 pm
Steve Tonkin Talk

Last post by helicon « Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:14 pm
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by Graeme1858 » Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:23 am

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Steve Tonkin Zoom talk with the Mid Kent Astronomical Society.

Friday night.

£3.00 to non members.

Regards

Graeme

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Sounds interesting Graeme. Thanks.

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Last post by helicon
Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:14 pm
Canon 10X30 IS II

Last post by The Happy Parrot « Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:29 pm
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by John Baars » Mon Oct 04, 2021 11:41 am

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At the Dutch Forum, which I sometimes visit:-), I saw a fellow observer about my age with an enthusiastic report...

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Nice review, John. Having the steadiness and time to observe calmly is priceless.

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Last post by The Happy Parrot
Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:29 pm
Finder for 20x80s

Last post by John Baars « Mon Oct 04, 2021 9:44 am
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by KathyNS » Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:24 am

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I like my Celestron 20x80 binos, but I have wanted a finder for them for a long time. I had an unused red-dot finder gathering dust, and I seriously...

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That is a great idea Kathy!

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Last post by John Baars
Mon Oct 04, 2021 9:44 am
Buying bino

Last post by pakarinen « Mon Sep 27, 2021 10:04 am
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by Capt. Midnight » Tue Aug 24, 2021 3:42 pm

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How would this one be for general astro use?

Thanks

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I also have Orion 15x70 Giant Views. They're IF, but I like that better than CF. I've been quite happy with the GVs, but they are on the heavy side,...

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Last post by pakarinen
Mon Sep 27, 2021 10:04 am
I want to buy myself premium binoculars.

Last post by messier 111 « Sun Sep 26, 2021 3:19 pm
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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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it is not seen in my signature but I have a 120mm ed evostar.
the reason i want binoculars is for winter transportation here in canada.
easier to get...
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Last post by messier 111
Sun Sep 26, 2021 3:19 pm
Celestron 15x70s

Last post by KingNothing13 « Wed Sep 15, 2021 6:07 pm
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by Graeme1858 » Sat Sep 04, 2021 8:32 pm
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Does anyone have experience of these:

I don't mind splashing out if they're good but I don't want to pay for the label.

Regards

Graeme

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I end up using my 15x70 more for birding than astronomy. :icon-neutral:
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Last post by KingNothing13
Wed Sep 15, 2021 6:07 pm
Opera Glasses

Last post by helicon « Sun Aug 22, 2021 3:21 pm
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by GCoyote » Sat Jun 26, 2021 1:21 am

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Got a set coming from Vixen Optic's close out sale.
I want to be ready for the Perseids this year.

They are 3x28s but the price was so low I...

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Hope you can test them out soon. I have a pair of Nikon 8x23's which mainly are designed for day time viewing such as birding and sporting events,...

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Last post by helicon
Sun Aug 22, 2021 3:21 pm
Ultra Wide Low Power Binos

Last post by Max Nomad « Sun Aug 15, 2021 8:25 pm
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by Unitron48 » Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:11 pm

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Has anyone checked out any of these low power, wide angle binos? With my diminishing eyesight, I was interested in getting some.

Two possibilities...

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A couple of years ago I picked up a set of Kasai Trading 2.3x40 Wide Field Binoculars with 28° True Field of View. I keep them in my Jeep and use...

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Last post by Max Nomad
Sun Aug 15, 2021 8:25 pm
Suggestions for Parallelogram Binocular Mounts

Last post by SkyHiker « Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:13 pm
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by Bigzmey » Sun Aug 01, 2021 11:42 pm

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With acquisition of 20x80 binos it is time for me to venture into this new to me area. Based on your personal experience what parallelogram mount...

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The Peterson mount is quite inventive, but that 6-ft or so long arm makes me hesitate about buying one. But to each their own...

I got the kit...

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Last post by SkyHiker
Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:13 pm
First (day)light Celestron/Vixen Giant 20x80

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Aug 01, 2021 8:31 pm
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by Bigzmey » Sat Jul 31, 2021 7:33 pm

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Took a gamble on this Celestron (made by Vixen) Giant 20x80 binos. I am big fan of older Japanese optics and they don't come out for sale too often....

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I have no idea but the quality of the APM are well above Oberwerk.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Aug 01, 2021 8:31 pm
Ordered A New Pair of Binoculars And Mount

Last post by Graeme1858 « Thu Jul 29, 2021 5:58 am
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by Refractordude » Mon May 31, 2021 3:20 am

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Just ordered the two so I can sit down and view a larger area of the night sky. Will let all know how things go right after the first observation....

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Enjoyed them very much the few times out at my dark sites. Using a parallelogram mount is a big plus. I can sit, relax, and really meditate into an...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Thu Jul 29, 2021 5:58 am
Stepping up from 15x70

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:45 pm
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by Bigzmey » Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:28 pm

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I have a pair of good quality 15x70 binos, which are light enough to do brief sessions handheld, and for longer sessions work nicely on a monopod....

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Thanks Michael! 25x100 under dark skies should be quite an experience.

I was not shopping for larger binos but older Celestron (made by Vixen) 20x80...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:45 pm
Steiner Wildlife XP 10.5x28

Last post by DeanD « Sun Jul 18, 2021 3:27 am
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by DeanD » Fri Jul 09, 2021 8:56 am

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Hi folks, I just acquired a pair of Steiner Wildlife XP 10.5x28 binos, mainly to carry in my pocket while walking etc. I don't see it as an Astronomy...

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I noticed that the vendor now has the 10.5x28's listed as in stock , where they were out of stock before I took them back (and they said there were...

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Last post by DeanD
Sun Jul 18, 2021 3:27 am
Celestron Skymaster 25x100 - Something seems wrong

Last post by Butterfly Maiden « Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:46 pm
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by markgross » Sun Jul 11, 2021 6:06 pm

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Hi all...first time poster and newbie (please excuse my jargon in the post). Just moved to dark sky area and was thrilled to unpack a pair of...

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Hello Mark and welcome to the Forum.

I hope you have better luck with a replacement pair of binoculars.

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Last post by Butterfly Maiden
Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:46 pm
Finally Got Me Some ED Glass

Last post by Ylem « Sat Jul 03, 2021 8:15 pm
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by Refractordude » Sat Jul 03, 2021 3:35 am

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These Orion GiantView ED 16x80 binoculars are great. Just got in viewing the area of Cygnus between Albireo and Deneb up to Lyra's Vega. Stars were...

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Me want! Me need! :)
For $319, ED 80 glass seems like a steal! :)

I can't decide if I want the 16x or the 20x

Depends on how dark is your sky....

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Last post by Ylem
Sat Jul 03, 2021 8:15 pm
Wide Angle Binoculars Were Made For The Moon With Clouds

Last post by John Donne « Thu Jun 24, 2021 6:23 pm
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by Refractordude » Thu Jun 24, 2021 2:57 am

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The beautiful Moon show is constantly changing and will never show the same. The poor cell phone image is from a back room window.

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Great shot. Beautiful !👍
I have one I would like to share here if you ok my post Recfractordude.
I do not want to step on your thread.😊

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Last post by John Donne
Thu Jun 24, 2021 6:23 pm
Great New Finder For Binocular's Center Bar, Maybe

Last post by pakarinen « Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:51 pm
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by Refractordude » Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:47 am

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This laser is great, but there is a legal issue. Do not want to accidentally aim this laser in the path of an aircraft. Now I am thinking of just...

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Can't use lasers around here because of the air traffic....

Yup, I have planes in/out of Midway *and* O'Hare going over me here.

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Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:51 pm

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