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Hello all I am new to the group, and am looking to start binocular astronomy from home here in the UK. Both my wife and I are keen to look into ...
Lester Anderson
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Jan 1, 2009
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13276
Got to spend about three hours in the backyard tonight (12/31) working on the Astronomical League's Deep Sky Binocular list. Even in the city limits I was...
Rick Walker
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Jan 1, 2009
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Got to spend about three hours in the backyard tonight (12/31) working on the Astronomical League's Deep Sky Binocular list. Even in the city limits I was...
Rick Walker
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Jan 1, 2009
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Hil Lester- and Welcome to the group to you and your wife! Oberwerk and Garrett both have good 25x100's, I believe there is a European version as well. Most...
Lou & Wes
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Jan 1, 2009
10:17 pm
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There is a reason you do not see 10x100 binos. If you divide the aperture by the magnification you will obtain an exit pupil. If that exit pupil is larger...
Tom Kulaga
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Jan 1, 2009
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... Welcome to Binocular Astronomy group, Quality control can be a problem with these binoculars, so I would suggest getting one from either a dealer who...
edwincjones
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Jan 2, 2009
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Im a member too.. still trying to find the biggies.... Light pollution is just too much. Phil ________________________________ From: Rick Walker...
myamiphil
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Jan 2, 2009
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13282
Hello Lester and Welcome, indeed. I suggest you look to the left side of the Home page, and click on "Links". Cruise there for articles from, Edz ( Cloudy...
Pete Hallock
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Jan 2, 2009
4:03 am
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... wrote: Got to spend about three hours in the backyard tonight (12/31) working on the Astronomical League's Deep Sky Binocular list. Even in ... Hi Rick, ...
Mary
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Jan 2, 2009
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13284
Northeast Oklahoma. Shocking to have this weather this time of year. In fact, spent all of yesterday out at the our club's observatory doing some "spring"...
Rick Walker
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Jan 2, 2009
1:31 pm
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Come on guys and gals, we have been thru this drill before. This group is about binocular astronomy. It is not the groups' religious beliefs or lack of...
Barry Simon
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Jan 3, 2009
1:43 am
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Thanks, Barry- Most of us are here for binoculars... otherwise, we'd be in the appropriate other group on Yahoo! There's sure plenty to choose from. Appreciate...
Lou & Wes
martay6taylor
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Jan 3, 2009
2:12 am
13296
Hi all, It's a clear and pleasant 11 degrees out (I think that's around -11 C ) and I'm taking Rick's example and am bagging those clusters in Perseus with my...
Mary
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Jan 3, 2009
6:32 am
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I did get up for the Quadrantids but alas... cloudy. At least I get to go back to bed, 55* at 3am headed to 71* today with a crash to 28* tonight. Crazy...
Rick Walker
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Jan 3, 2009
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Hello Lester, I too am a new group member based in the UK, having subscribed last month. I have just become an owner of giant binoculars, having received 20 x...
rutherman9
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Jan 3, 2009
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13299
... wrote: I did get up for the Quadrantids but alas... cloudy. ... No meteors seen from eastern WA either. It was -5 and freezing fog. Mel 20 is one of the...
Mary
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Jan 4, 2009
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My weakness is big opens, I miss the big picture I think. I think I will need to study Mel20 some more, before I go try again. I logged TR2 "Small line of...
Rick Walker
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Jan 4, 2009
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13302
I have placed an order for the Stellarvue "Heavy Duty 15X70 Military Spec binoculars" which I gather to be the same as the Orion Resolux or the Astro-Physics...
siriusguy@...
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Jan 4, 2009
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Hi Alan, I have seen these at star partys but never actually used one myself. You may find this review helpful, ...
Terry Alford
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Jan 4, 2009
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Alan- I have one of these- I have used it with both my 16x70 Fuji's (when I had them) and 10.5x70 Garrett Signatures. Works fine, mounts to a tripod just like...
Lou & Wes
martay6taylor
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Jan 4, 2009
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Alan, Please let us know what you think of the SV 15x70 Military Spec binos. I have also eyed those and wondered how good they are. Thanks, Mary M. ... ...
Mary
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Jan 5, 2009
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Thank you Barry, If I should ever go off topic, please let me know. Mary M. ... group ... beliefs ... the ... any ... of ... their ... Paste" ... Files ... ...
Mary
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Jan 5, 2009
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<<Please let us know what you think of the SV 15x70 Military Spec binos. I have also eyed those and wondered how good they are. >> I shall. I went ahead and...
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siriusguy50
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Jan 5, 2009
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I also got the Allstars email offer on them and it did catch my eye, although it is still more than what I have to spend at this time. However, if they get...
Mary
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Jan 5, 2009
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The SV 15x70 Military Spec is the same binocular as the Orion Resolux Astro-Physics Premium Oberwerk Ultra Garrett Signature General Hi-T APM Heavy Duty ...
Zarenski, Edward R
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Jan 6, 2009
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13310
... I will. All should remember that while probably less than 5% of this group participate on a somewhat regular basis, that still means that close to 100...
Barry Simon
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Jan 6, 2009
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I will shortly begin compiling the promised "Celestial Showpieces" spreadsheet that was promised last month. If anyone wants to contribute further, please go...
Barry Simon
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Jan 6, 2009
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Thank you Ed! This is great to know! Now I do have a question though. I am assuming that this binocular is made from one manufacturer and then picked up by...
Mary
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Jan 6, 2009
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13314
If ever there were a project that draws together various segments including astronomical binocular observation, astronomical data interpretation and planning,...
Barry Simon
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Jan 6, 2009
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13315
These are Chinese based Military binoculars as we all know. I had a pair of the Garrett . They were outstanding. I sent them back because with the tripod...
Pete Hallock
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Jan 6, 2009
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