I found this long text on binocular observing at - http://www.europa.com/~telscope/astrbino.txt Of interest above is low-tech ways to hold binoculars steady. I...
maybe put the tech in the file section before it is lost or the link if you do not have the permission to put in the file section very good info jack 47'n 71'W...
... Ben, I have posted this before, but it's worth another mention: http://www.astunit.com/tonkinsastro/binoculars/binhold.htm Text and pictures on handholding...
Hello everybody - I decided to go with the Nikon. Thanks for all of your help, in particular to Cloudy Nights. First thought...unbelievable! Well worth the...
A good tripod mount will help you see more detail plus be able to show others what you are seeing. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/MTV/?source=text_watchcause ...
Hello, Ty- | Taking up space and boring people with my amateur observations? That's what these forums are all about! Nice to hear your report of your first ...
Here's a suggestion, heavens-above.com, it's free, put your town in and check out when the ISS comes over in your area, I find that interesting to look at as...
http://www.satobs.org/ So before anyone replies let me say.... Ok, Ok. So two planes at different altitudes will not fly simultaneously. Duh. I knew...
Hi guys, New to the group. I just purchased a pair of those Zhumell 20x80's. I know they are not the best, but I got em anyway! They are without a doubt too...
Hello Steve.You and I share a few things in common.We are both new to the group,we both have just bought stuff from Zhumell and we're both drummers. ...
Hey Russ, Pretty cool we got the same hobbies. I got a Pearl Export 9 pc. Love it. Its only used for exercise now. Was in a local band for yrs playing at bars...
Here is a good story. Originally bought the 25x100's about 8 months ago. Worked fine. No problems for the first 45 days. Then the bracket that mounts the...
I don't think QC exists for this brand...it seems to be hit or miss. I ordered two 20x80's at Christmas...both out of collimation; www.binoulars.com paid for...
Hey also try www.calsky.com. I get updates daily on satellites and ISS. Pretty cool. I also just purchased the same binos a couple of hours ago. Great little...
I posted about my Zhumell experience about a week ago. My new ones came yesterday and they are lovely! Great viewing. I was able to find the cats eye...
They do have great customer service and an unheard of warranty! My first pair broke by accident and I bought a second pair before reading their no fault...
Steve,as of right now my 25X100's are fine.Don't think for a second that I'm not aware of how big of a chunk of wood I'm knocking on by saying that.I've heard...
Just finished my mirror mount for my new binocs! I got a 6x16 mirror for a big rig I think. Only reason was for the way it moved so I could adjust the angle. I...
What does a mirror mount do? Nancy ... From: Steve To: binocularastronomy@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 11:42 PM Subject: [Binocular Astronomy]...
Hi Nancy, All it does is let you look down into the mirror from your binos and see the sky looking down. Doesnt hurt your neck. Other than that I couldnt tell...
Well after sitting on the dock tonight and getting my butt wet from the dew and ending up with a stiff neck, I think it is a great way to view the stars! I...
i want to buy a 20x110 for my observing of deep sky and finding very young crescents? are this choise good? are there any body who have observed with this...
... I have the miyauchi 20x100s and they are excellant for this purpose. I have not used/seen the 20x110s a >2.7 degree FOV would be nicer but unavailable...
On a clear moonless night in Barnstable Massachusetts , I can clearly see m-51 with spiral structure and its connected companion. Dave **************Gas prices...
It is like sitting at a microscope, only you are viewing the sky. http://www.tricomachine.com/skywindow/ http://www.backyard-astro.com/equipment/skywindow.html...
I wouldn't say I saw anything clearly distiguishable but close. I verified everything I saw. I had to deal with a too small tripod, shakey hands and a...
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