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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 8x binoculars.

This Kowa 6.5x32 model has a 10° field of view, and are my first choice when observing from the backyard, before going to a higher power unit.


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Those look pretty good. Plus I imagine easier to hold with just your arms.
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helicon wrote: Fri Nov 18, 2022 1:56 pm 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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