It's been truly amazing to hear all the Milky Way reports. The Ancients held that "souls" descended from, and returned to, the Milky Way. There are two Gates...
I have just aquired a used Vixen BT- 80 binocular telescope. Can some one recommend some eyepices in the 10-30mm focal length with a 60- 80 degree AFoV that...
Dear GLB, I don't know where those intersections are but I might point out that they aren't where they were! At the time of the ancients, for example, there...
... that they aren't where they were! At the time of the ancients, for example, there were 12 zodiacal constellations; now there are 13, which sorta confuses...
I just purchased a pair of these second hand, for the short term purpose of taking them with me when we fly out to the Rockies in a couple of weeks. I hope...
Hi, I am interested in getting a pair of good quality binoculars for astronomy. I would be using them for scanning the sky so they would be hand-held. Would...
Hi, In case my first message did not get through I will try again. I am keen to get a good pair of binoculars for scanning the night sky. Would the Pentax PCF...
Hello Everyone, This will be my first post on the Discussion Group. I just joined this weeked. Tried to post a similiar message earlier, but it did not go...
Hi Terrence, For carrying around in the daytime i think the sizes you mentioned might be a bit heavy. Especially if you've never used binoculars before. Maybe...
... Hi Steve, Both messages went through just fine. 16x binos are probably too high power for handheld use. A general rule is 10x or below. Personally, i find...
... wrote: <snip> ... be in a position to fix things or we won't be around. ... Yes Mr. Bill, When you say we won't be around, I can be rather certain that we ...
Bright supernova in NGC 2403 (mag=11.2)! 2004DJ "A bright supernova has been reported in the nearby galaxy NGC 2403 by K. Itagaki in Japan. Location is: 7 37...
i like aperture, so if you have steady hands, id say go for the oberwerk 12x60. with the leftover money, you could get pair of barska, tasco or simmons 10x50,...
... Welcome! ... If you have a chance to try various models before you buy, it's *strongly* recommended. Related to this factor is the weight of having them...
Many thanks, I will check up on the Nikons. I was interested in the Pentax as my telescope eyepieces are Pentax (they seem to make nice optics). I was...
Hi Florian, I just came across a new pair of Pentax PCF WP 7x50 for AUS$249 including GST. These look like very good value. Are they okay or they are cheap for...
Hi, I have a pair of the Ultima 8x56's and they are very good--very sharp and bright and with a lot of eye relief (good if you wear eyeglasses). I can't...
I have my account login problem fixed. Some messages posted this weekend took awhile to make it to the board because I was traveling and had no computer...
Hello Everyone, I have just joined the group as of 5 minutes ago and already have a question. I am looking for a binoculars for a trip to Ireland in September....
... Hi Steve, It depends. My eyes have relatively small night adapted pupils. So for example a 10x42mm binocular giving a 4.2mm exit pupil suits me very well....
... I'm not too familiar with either binoclar. I can only say that for me the 10x42 is much more what i like in a handheld astro binocular. I perfer the higher...
Hi Terrence, Welcome. You'll undoubtedly receive lot's of opinions. Here's mine. 1. Must be hand holdable. As a practical matter this limits you to 10x. I...
... observations ... Terrence, The Nikon Action Extreme binoculars are a ruggedly built and waterproof porro prism pair of binoculars that were introduced...
Hi, I am new to astronomy and I would like to know if any of you have an opinion on the Canon range of IS (Image Stabilized) Binoculars? I already have an old...
I have the Orion 10x50 Ultraviews. $169.00, I like them a lot. Very nice binoculars for the price. You would not be disappointed. Anything bigger would be...
Terrence, There are 2 things to consider for handheld binocs: 1. weight 2. magnification Regarding the magnification, I'd suggest keeping the binocs at 10x...
Mark: I own the older Canon 15x45 IS's and they are wonderful for stargazing. I'd recommend the 15x50 model due to the wider FOV. As to the scope, if you've...
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