I have the 15x70 SkyMasters, and while I am no expert on optical quality, I have been very happy with them. Between their weight and magnification, you'll...
... For something of 7x50 size I can recommend a variant on a monopod -- http://www.helix-mfg.com/bino-acc.htm Comes with a plastic 'L' mount and a set of...
I wonder whether Crossen's new book, "Sky Vistas" is worth its price. For a book, it's quite expensive, selling for $75, if I remember correctly. It's a guide...
Hi, all- Well, my first post with something to say :-) Introduced myself last week, just got my first set of binocs to take my first look at the sky. My...
... Hi Bernie, First, cover the right objective with the lens cap. With both eyes open, focus the left objective to your left eye using the center focus ...
Thanks Rick, You got me straightened out. Bernie H. ... From: cedarman320 To: binocularastronomy@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 5:07 PM ...
A friend has asked my opinion on purchasing 25x100 binos, she is concidering Celestron 25x100 for $250.00.Does this sound like a good deal?I don't have the...
She is going to use these Astronomicly. Thanks Bernie Hosko She's going to need a tripod. I have my apogee 25x100 on the Orion XHD ($129), seems to hold up...
Rick and George, Thanks for the help. Bernie H. ... From: cedarman320 To: binocularastronomy@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2005 3:28 PM Subject:...
Hey Bernie: If you had more to spend I really enjoy my Miyauchi Binos, more clarity. I have to be honest when people ask what can I see with the Apogee 25x100,...
Hi Bernie, You can get better binocs if you want to spend big bucks, but the Celestron 25X100s are wonderful astronomical binoculars for the money. If you...
Hi everybody, My name is Edgar Castro, I am from Guatemala, Central America. Just dropping a line to say hello. I am 49 years old, 20 being an amateur...
I find these comments interesting. I spent several months last year comparing the Oberwerk 22x100 to the Celestron 25x100 Skymaster. Although both of these...
I believe they are, but I don't own a pair. Can anyone confirm this please? I do know that the Celestrons hold collimation far far far better than my Antares...
Pete, Thank you for the tip. Bernie H. ... From: barringtonri To: binocularastronomy@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 5:54 PM Subject:...
Wes - No worries, I'm sure Kevin at Oberwerk will make things right. That is a darn fine pair of binos you have there (once they are collimated correctly),...
Hi, Mike- Thanks for the input! You're right, and I knew that things would be made right- one way or another. That was the major reason I chose to deal with...
Hi All, I had a bit of insomnia this morning so I went out with my binoculars. After a week of cloud the skies were very clear. Caught a hint of M81 in my...
... Hi Wayne, The Coma Cluster is one of my favorites, and one of my first ever binocular targets that I found, along w/ Brocchi's Cluster. From your dark...
... Hi Rick, Yes, Coma Berenices is pretty easily a naked eye sight. Hey, there are benefits to living in a small place after all! I can't say I go to a dark...
... With a cluster this big, we could make quite a Rorschach test out of it. With differences in orientation, it's tough to follow, but I think I see where...
Rick wrote: 17 Comae is the bottom of the "V", located towards the bottom, left of center. Yes, I think we were looking at the same thing. ... ago: My...
... Hi Wayne, I tried sending you a note off-list, but it bounced. Hope I didn't sound like I was scolding you ;-) Just wanted to direct you to the ...
Hello, Does the Pentax PCF V 16x60 binoculars have a "threaded socket" for mounting the bino into a suitable mount (e.g. Orion Paragon-Plus Mount)? Thanks, ...
Yes, but it helps to have a tall L bracket since the Pentax binocular body has a dropped down shape and with a low profile L bracket, the barrels hit the top...
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