Celestron 71018 SkyMaster 20x80mm Porro Prism Binoculars with Multi-Coated Lens, BaK-4 Prism Glass and Carry Case, Black

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Maybe the 15 x 70 Orion GiantView or Oberwerk Deluxe, but as you say, they would not be a significant transition from 12 x 60. With a quickly adjustable center focus ring, Orion's Astronomy 20x80 can also be used for daylight terrestrial views. Now I live on a much smaller city but have limited space for a telescope, would have to throw away my wife's dozens of purses and exotic handbags !

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After completing their Masters Jase has spent a good chunk of two decades studying and working in photography and optics shooting and writing all over the world for big-name brands and media outlets.A sturdy spar running up the center of Orion's Astronomy 20x80s makes tripod mounting quicky and easy. This model provides an ideal 4mm exit pupil to allow your eyes to make use of all the available incoming light in all conditions.

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Been a while since I have been on the site – work has been really busy these last 18 months, and although it’s still manic, things are slowing down a bit! then you have the Pickering scale which determines your sky transparent conditions and so on however don’t tried to be bewildered by these terms as you may already know them anyway and there are always members on cloudy nights that can advise and point you in the right direction.

He has also written for a wide range of publications including T3, BBC Focus, Empire, NME, Radio Times, MacWorld, Computer Active, What Digital Camera and Rough Guide books.

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They are, however, waterproof so dodging inclement weather while out birding, spotting wildlife, or viewing the stars isn't a problem. Attached to that centre support rail is a rod sporting a regular tripod thread, which can be attached to any ball head or pan tilt head via a baseplate. The polycarbonate and aluminum housing allows the binocular to be lighter weight without sacrificing its durability.

For the money it’s hard to beat their reach and clarity, but it’s possible to find a pair of binos with better design and optical clarity, if you’re willing to spend the money. foot (51 meters) Aspect Width at 1,000 yards (914 m): Another way to visualize field of view: Wider might be better for close, long-tail comets. Bought principally for for wide angel deep sky astronomy but also very effective for nature rambles giving wonderfully sharp detailed views of targets at extreme range.