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14" Binocular!

Last post by DeanD « Wed Aug 14, 2024 5:00 am
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by DeanD » Wed Jul 24, 2024 11:35 am

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Hi all,
Just to let you know that my 14 binocular telescope is nearing completion after the components have been sitting in my shed for several...

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Congrats on the first light Dean and you have picked the right target for that! How high in power did you manage to go?

I was just using 26mm...

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Last post by DeanD
Wed Aug 14, 2024 5:00 am
everything is complete, binoscope and tripod with head.

Last post by Bigzmey « Sun Aug 11, 2024 10:48 pm
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by messier 111 » Sat Aug 10, 2024 12:42 am

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everything is complete, binoscope and tripod with head.

I finally received my tripod with the head today.
tripod, Manfrotto 028 b.
Manfrotto 608...

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With ~3mm exit pupil and near max FOV you will likely use 18mm EPs most of the time anyway.

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sun Aug 11, 2024 10:48 pm
fresh out of the box .

Last post by messier 111 « Sun Aug 04, 2024 1:54 pm
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by messier 111 » Thu Aug 01, 2024 1:23 am

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fresh out of the box ,
APM 82mm sd binos.
all i need is the tripod and its head to have a little fun.
I can't wait to see what satisfaction they can...

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Typically, the binocular scopes are collimated to be good up to ~1 mm exit pupil. For 80mm that would be ~80x.

I think 80 is already very good....

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Last post by messier 111
Sun Aug 04, 2024 1:54 pm
Oberwerk 8x56 LWs?

Last post by pakarinen « Sat Aug 03, 2024 2:03 pm
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by pakarinen » Wed Mar 06, 2024 4:20 pm

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I have some astro cash in my pocket again, so I'm doing my usual kid in a candy shop routine - Ooooh! I could get that or I could that or I could get...

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I have the Oberwerk 11x70 which have apparently been discontinued. They are somewhat heavy but if I place my hands at the front end I can steady...

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Last post by pakarinen
Sat Aug 03, 2024 2:03 pm
Innovative binocular stabilization

Last post by pakarinen « Sat Aug 03, 2024 1:58 pm
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by Nakedgun » Sun Feb 18, 2024 4:44 pm

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I using a set-up like this with all my binos (well, not my itty-bitty 25s) now. Works quite well for me.

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Last post by pakarinen
Sat Aug 03, 2024 1:58 pm
New Celestron Skymaster Pro 15x70mm binoculars

Last post by messier 111 « Fri Jul 19, 2024 11:30 pm
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by OzEclipse » Fri Jul 19, 2024 3:09 pm

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About 2 months ago, I was observing Comet Pons-Brookes. I compared the view through my beautiful SV BONY 10x42ED binoculars to the view through my...

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enjoy the new binos Joe , thx .

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Last post by messier 111
Fri Jul 19, 2024 11:30 pm
My binoculars finally arrived

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu May 16, 2024 4:50 am
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by Lady Fraktor » Wed May 08, 2024 3:25 am

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A thank you to John for his recent review of his new Vortex Optics Diamondback 8x32 binoculars.
After a few Pms I ordered a set and they arrived a...

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These were purchased for use anywhere. Travelling, hiking, cycling, bird watching or a bit of stargazing.
Eventually I will get to replacing my old...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu May 16, 2024 4:50 am
Eyerelief problem solved with eyecup-flattening on Vortex Diamond

Last post by helicon « Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:31 pm
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by John Baars » Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:09 am

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For biking trips here in the country, I like to have a small pair of binoculars around my neck. For enjoying the view every now and then and if...

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Interesting modification and a creative solution to the problem John. Nicely done.

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Last post by helicon
Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:31 pm
Binoculars used for anything

Last post by Nakedgun « Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:40 pm
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by Nakedgun » Wed Apr 19, 2023 7:57 pm

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We have a category for most used astro binos, so what about any others you have and use for general observing, or even astronomy, though they may...

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This just added to my collection, the smallest prismatic binocular I'm likely to find, at 6x15.

Have you anything smaller?

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Last post by Nakedgun
Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:40 pm
Suggestions for Parallelogram Binocular Mounts

Last post by atl613 « Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:53 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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Groovy.

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Last post by atl613
Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:53 pm
Swarovski AX Visio.

Last post by StarHugger « Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:43 pm
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by KingClinton » Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:56 pm

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These have more to do with birding than astronomy.
But I wonder if this type of technology could one day be applied to astronomy and our night...

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That's an impressive pair of binoculars Clinton.

I wonder when they will put a compass and an altimeter and a star database in them?

Graeme

And...

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Last post by StarHugger
Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:43 pm
ORION ED 20x80

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:21 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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Had two pair of defective Celestron 15x70s. Bought Orion Giant View IF 15x70s which are very nice, but way too heavy IMO to be used effectively...

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Last post by pakarinen
Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:21 pm
Mono - 8x36 or 10x36 or ???

Last post by OzEclipse « Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:58 am
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by pakarinen » Fri Dec 22, 2023 3:28 pm

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Looking at Vortex monoculars. What thinks the collective mind - 8x36 or 10x36? The price difference is small. Maybe Opticron 8x42?

I'd probably use...

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Hi Olen,

Depends on your budget and how picky you are. The Bushnell Forge 42mm are truly superb for both day and nighttime use. Razor sharp and...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Wed Dec 27, 2023 10:58 am
16x50 vs 10x50 shootout

Last post by Bigzmey « Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:59 pm
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by Bigzmey » Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:02 am
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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 binos like with telescopes and EPs there is no one size fits all. I have started with mainstream 10x50, but than realized that 16x50 give me...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:59 pm
Which binoculars do you use most for astronomy?

Last post by Seeker « Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:01 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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Now I use Canon 15x50 IS more than any other for astronomy.
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Last post by Seeker
Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:01 am
Review: S.V. Bony 202 10x42 ED Binoculars

Last post by helicon « Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:46 pm
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by OzEclipse » Sun Oct 01, 2023 12:40 pm

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I owned 3 pairs of binoculars, a very compact pair of Pentax 8x25mm(for travel), a larger pair of Orion 9x63mm(for astro) and a very old pair of...

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My most used binos are Celestron 15x70s though admittedly they might have a slight collimation issue. I have lifted up the rubber housing to see the...

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Last post by helicon
Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:46 pm
Oberwerks 20x80 binos

Last post by Mike Q « Sat Jul 22, 2023 8:55 pm
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by Mike Q » Sat Jul 22, 2023 2:42 am

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Well due to my Orion 20x80s taking a dump after only a year and change, i did what i should have done the first time and drove down to Oberwerks in...

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Congrats on the new binos Mike! Great investment.

Too bad about the Orion. I have three pairs of Orion bions, ~30, ~20 and ~10 years old. All are as...

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Last post by Mike Q
Sat Jul 22, 2023 8:55 pm
Canon 10X30 IS II

Last post by Jerome Howard « Sun Apr 30, 2023 2:08 am
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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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I love mine. As was stated earlier, the steadiness is great. A game changer.

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Last post by Jerome Howard
Sun Apr 30, 2023 2:08 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
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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Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:14 pm

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