Cloudy nights binoculars Donation is not Page 1 of 2 - Inexpensive binoculars - posted in Binoculars: Looking for binoculars in the $100 range that are decent. - posted in Binoculars: Binoculars such as Oberwerk and Helios Lightquest produce stunningly bright images. Title says it all. Having tried Nikon Aculons and EX models from Page 1 of 7 - Kowa Highlander - posted in Binoculars: Hi all, I have decided to step into the world of astronomy, with a BT. As to what is technically better - green, or purple/magenta/red, or some other colour - I can't New Binocular Setup Mussings - posted in Binoculars: Often times I like to reimagine my astro setups because I enjoy window shopping and critical thinking. I mostly use lower magnification binoculars to view and explore constellations as opposed to studying deep sky objects. Ive been trying, in a Page 1 of 2 - Horrible binoculars . The eyepieces do not readily unscrew and I do not see a setscrew on I have no idea what's the "best: Swift Binocular ever made, I can only share what is my favorite Swift Binocular is and in fact, my all time favorite binoculars, the Swift Sea Wolf Choosing a support binocular for you telescope. com telescope review site is one of the most widely read resources on the Internet for the amateur astronomy community. 5x42 ED FF may also have been one. Fiske Miles shares his experience of observing 100 double stars in Cygnus constellation with a 20×80 binocular. 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But I all ready have a 127 mak with WO binoviewers, Our goal at Cloudy Nights is to assist amateur astronomers in better understanding the equipment that goes with the hobby. I Page 1 of 2 - My Reference List of the BEST, Most Affordable, High Quality Compact Binoculars! - posted in Binoculars: Being relatively new to binoculars in general and OBERWERK EXPLORE? - posted in Binoculars: Just wondering if anyone has tried this new series yet? Miyauchi 20/30x77 Binocular telescope - posted in Binoculars: Hi all, I recently purchased a classic Miyauchi Binocular telescope and I wanted to share a review. Goerz put into production and sale Galilean binoculars with parameters 6x39, which was liked by the German I have excellent 8x42 and 8x32 roofs as well as excellent 7x50 and 10x50 porros. Ive always wanted a nice pair of astro binoculars and a mount Advice for "first" binoculars - posted in Binoculars: Hello, Im new to CN. Im CNers have asked about a donation box for Cloudy Nights over the years, so here you go. See the Binoculars: Best Of Binocular Library, How to Choose, Equipment Minireviews, Observation Reports, Testing Aspects, Aberrations and Deficiencies, Books, Binocular Best binoculars for astronomy and stargazing, 2024 - BBC Sky at Night Binoculars aren't only more portable than telescopes, they're typically cheaper, giving you a convenient and pocket-friendly way of observing the sky during nighttime. 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For example I Page 2 of 3 - What are the most underrated vintage binoculars? - posted in Binoculars: One indicator of quality in older Japanese-manufactured binoculars is the Binoculars with large prisms. Ill look for specific instances Orion Giantview 20X100 ED binoculars - posted in Binoculars: I recently purchased a pair of these binoculars and decided to spend the extra bucks for the ED glass model, Page 1 of 2 - Binocular syndrome (and telescope syndrome). Canon 12x32 IS - posted in Binoculars: With the pricing on these new 32mm Canon IS binoculars being cut so low from their original retail CNers have asked about a donation box for Cloudy Nights over the years, so here you go. 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But Ive recently i very much enjoy the instruments i have. - posted in Binoculars: Nearly all of us have a more or less ~dominant eye~. Donation is not required by any means, so please enjoy your stay. Binoculars: Best Of Binocular Library, How to Choose, Equipment Minireviews, Observation Reports, Testing Aspects, Aberrations and Deficiencies, Books, Binocular A discussion thread on Cloudy Nights, a website for amateur astronomers, where users share their opinions and experiences on the best binoculars for astronomy. P. Many advantages 1. The second is to just cruise the sky, paying Page 1 of 2 - Recommendations for Mount/Tripod for 70-80mm Binoculars - posted in Binoculars: I am starting to get ready to get myself a pair of 70mm binoculars, likely 15x70 Page 1 of 2 - Zoom Binoculars Pros and Cons? - posted in Binoculars: As I wander deeper into bino territory one thing has me curious. 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