What do you think of these binoculars for astronomy?
If I do not go for a telescope right now, I’ll get a pair. If none are good, please recommend something to me. I am a novice….
http://binoculars.com/products/celestron-skymaster-15×70-center-focus-14955.html Celestron SkyMaster 15×70 Center Focus
http://binoculars.com/products/meade-9×63-astronomical-binocular-14088.html Meade 9×63 Astronomical Binocular
http://www.astronomics.com/main/product.asp/catalog_name/Astronomics/category_name/5QTR38LAN2NR9N3XQ5NFED4PV4/product_id/C1050LPR Celestron 10x50mm Optiview with light pollution filters
http://www.galileosplace.com/Binoculars/G-1570.html The Galileo G-1570 15x70mm Long Eye Relief Astro Binocular
I appreciate your input. Thanks!
Avoid Galileo…it’s a junk brand. The Celestron SkyMaster and Meade are both a bit on the heavy side for hand holding, which is the best way to use binoculars. The Celestron with light pollution filters is a gimmick, not worth it. The best binoculars for under $100, based on numerous tests, are Orion Scenix:
http://www.telescope.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=307&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=09333
Most serious amateur astronomers prefer the 10×50 size.
May 17 2010 03:38 pm | celestron binoculars
May 17th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
most are good, but a telescope is better
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May 17th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Avoid Galileo…it’s a junk brand. The Celestron SkyMaster and Meade are both a bit on the heavy side for hand holding, which is the best way to use binoculars. The Celestron with light pollution filters is a gimmick, not worth it. The best binoculars for under $100, based on numerous tests, are Orion Scenix:
http://www.telescope.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=307&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=09333
Most serious amateur astronomers prefer the 10×50 size.
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http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/telescopes/
May 17th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
You should have a basic binocular 10X or under. Whether or not you have a telescope. Especially with light pollution it helps to learn the sky which you need to use your telescope effectively. The larger 15X70 binoculars are impossible to hold steady and your arms will get tired quickly and be shaking. That makes it hard to see detail. They need to be held steady. Photo tripods with some adapters may be ok for things not too high, but are awkward to see above 45 degrees from the horizon. Neck cramps! At skyandtelescope.com look at the homemade wooden frame to hold binoculars under ‘Do it Yourself’. Between my 5 inch Celestron telescope and my 7×50 inexpensive binoculars, I put more time on the scope, but I go out with the binoculars more frequently. I can see what I will be pointing the telescope at better in the binoculars than the finder. You need to find the objects before you can see them in a telescope. Do get a good but not-too-expensive binoculars first.
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My experience, Sky and Telescope and other amateurs and online over the years.
May 17th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
10X50, are great if your hand is steady.
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