Sky at night - 10 best binoculars for astronomy 2020.

[KingClinton]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source= ... swDutOuKTu

[pakarinen]

Interesting to see they list three Opticrons including 20x80s. I had never heard of the brand until a few months ago, but I'm becoming more impressed with them as time goes on. OTOH, my experience with them is quite limited, so YMMV.

[Bigzmey]

Thanks for sharing the review KC!

I have used two binos on their list and my experience is matching theirs. I guess they know what they are talking about.

[DozerBolt]

Greetings,
So, prior to reading this article, I picked up a pair of Vortex Crossfire HD 12x50 binoculars - once I break 'em in, I'll write a review - but this article's commentary appears to be a good start! (although it's for the 10x50 version) I didn't get those, because I have also recently picked up...

a highly recommended pair of Atlas Optics Eagle Owl 10x50 porro prism binoculars; they are FMC, waterproof, fogproof, O-ring sealed, alloy frame, very high quality, and come with an unlimited, transferable lifetime warranty - for only a hundred bucks! Wow. They are also very well balanced for porro prisms, and feel lighter than they are (31 oz, just a tick under 2 lbs). I use a binocular harness for these in the day, and a tripod mount for astronomy.

I find 10x50 to be an excellent all-purpose binocular IF you tend to slant more towards astronomy as part of the "all-purpose". My all-purpose includes DAY (birding in day and dusk), NIGHT (Astronomy), and Sports.

I have many birding binoculars which don't quite cut it for more than casual astronomy use - 8x32, 8.5x44 and 10x42 - all exceptional bins, but they balance more toward DAY and don't reach quite as deep as I'd like for my Astronomy usage.

Advice: Experiment! binoculars are an intensely personal product, and what others recommend may or may not fit for you (which is why I have 12 pairs!) Super fun hobby, enjoy it...

[Peter802]

Thanks for the interesting link Clinton.
Not that I agree with it all, but interesting none the less.

[Nakedgun]

I looked over the article, then linked to their "all our binocular reviews" where not a single model reviewed earned less than a four stars (out of five) rating.
Hmm, must all be advertisers.

[helicon]

Interesting list though I have not heard of some of the brands mentioned.

[KingNothing13]

"10 of the best binoculars for astronomy in 2020" - so...what happens on January 1, 2021 (Assuming we make it there.....) - do they all spontaneously combust?

Or does 20201 get a new set of advertisers?

[helicon]

"10 of the best binoculars for astronomy in 2020" - so...what happens on January 1, 2021 (Assuming we make it there.....) - do they all spontaneously combust?

Or does 20201 get a new set of advertisers?

I imagine they all go poof and it will depend on who's advertising?