Astronomy Binoculars
Astronomy Binoculars.?
I am getting ready to buy a pair of astronomy binoculars for my son and I. What are some good brands? I know 7×50 or 10×50 and porro prism, but every company states that theirs are the best. So I was looking for some personal experience on what kind I should buy. I would like to keep it under $200 if possible.
Good question. The 7×50 will give a little brigher image than the 10×50. Also some people have difficulty holding 10×50 steady enough with the increased power which causes more image jiggle. In general the larger the objective lense the more light they will gather and the dimmer the objects they will pick up.
Here is one pair that you might consider just under $200. 9×63. But be sure to read the review about image jiggle. The 63 mm objective lense will gather twice as much light as 50 mm. They might be just a tad heavy for hand holding.
http://www.binoculars.com/binoculars/astronomy-binoculars/celestronultimadx9x63.cfm#navbar=a
Here is a good pair of 7×50 binoculars. Considerably less expensive than the 9×63. Also these are useful for other things besides astronomy. Very good for bird watching.
http://www.binoculars.com/binoculars/bird-watching-binoculars/7x50nikonaction.cfm
Finally here is a good pair of all purpose binoculars 8×40. Not so bright as the 2 above, but a very good overall pair for all kinds of viewing. They have a very wide field of view meaning that you will see more threw these than the 2 above.
How to Buy a Telescope : Binoculars for Astronomy
|
|
Night Sky Photo Mugs Composite photograph of a stargazer, viewing the summer Milky Way through binoculars. Distance from city lights permits one to see this many stars….. |
|
|
Orion RedBeam SP Self-Powered LED Flashlight $19.99 When we say our newest astro flashlight is “self powered,” we mean it is powered by your own bad self! The RedBeam SP has a small hand crank that, when wound, charges an internal rechargeable battery. There’s no need for any other batteries, ever! Just 1 minute of winding cranks out up to 15 minutes of red LED light! Red light preserves your dark-adapted night vision while you read star charts or … |
|
|
Orion RedBeam II LED Flashlight $22.99 This versatile flashlight is just what the practical astronomer ordered. It features continuously adjustable brightness so you get just the right amount of red LED light for your needs. Keep it dim for reading star charts, or with a turn of the knurled finger wheel make it bright for walking around the campsite or packing up for the night. Its twin LEDs are powered by one replaceable 9-volt alkali… |
|
|
Orion DualBeam LED Astronomy Flashlight $29.99 This multipurpose flashlight lets you choose red light or white light with the flip of a switch. Red for preserving night vision while at the telescope; white for increased brightness and visibility when packing up, or for non-astronomical applications. Brightness wheel sets the desired intensity, from dim to bright. Runs on one replaceable 9-volt alkaline battery (included). Just 4-1/2″ long, wit… |
|
|
Orion IntelliScope to PC RS-232 Connector Cable $13.99 This cable connects the IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator to a serial port on your personal computer, allowing the use of astronomy software such as Starry Night Pro or TheSky6 Professional Edition to control the IntelliScope…. |
|
|
Orion Video Capture Device $29.99 The useful and immensely versatile Orion Video Capture Device makes it easy for you to view and capture video recordings on a laptop or PC. The Orion Video Capture Device attaches to your video camera, camcorder, DVD player, DVR, VCR, or any device equipped with an RCA composite, component, or SVHS output, and allows you to view, record and capture footage from those devices for viewing on your la… |
|
|
Orion StarShoot Pro V2.0 Deep Space Color CCD Imaging Camera $1,149.99 Since its introduction in May of 2008, the Orion StarShoot Pro has sent shockwaves through the astro-imaging community, setting a new standard for price and performance. Now weâ?TMve outdone ourselves again by improving the StarShoot Pro with refined features and functionality to provide the very best in affordable imaging technology. Our enhanced StarShoot Pro V2.0 brings cooled, multi-megapixel… |
|
|
Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15×70 Binoculars with Tripod Adapter $62.65 Binoculars come in a wide range of shapes and sizes these days, and an even wider range of prices. It’s easy to spend less than $100 or more than $500 for what may appear to be, at least outwardly, comparable models. While they may look the same, they are probably quite different on the inside. Recently, the binocular market has seen a flood of giant binoculars at prices that were unheard of just… |
|
|
Bushnell Falcon 10×50 Wide Angle Binoculars (Black) $31.54 Bushnell Falcon 10×50 Porro Prism Black Binoculars 133450… |
|
|
Bushnell Falcon 7×35 Binoculars with Case $23.74 MD) BUSHNELL FALCON 7X35… |
|
|
Barska 25-125x80mm Zoom Large Astronomy Binoculars $0 Explore the great outdoors with these 25-125×80 astronomy binocularsCamping optic equipment ideal for long-distance terrestrial or celestial viewingPowerful binoculars include carrying case and neck strap |