I'm looking at getting a new pair of binoculars. My son unscrewed my current pair and messed up the alignment of them. I'm looking at some zooming binoculars. But, I read that these aren't all that great for star viewing. Is that true? What are peoples opinions on zoom binoculars for astro viewing? Thanks. ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com
I should add that I'm looking at these binoculars: Celestron SkyMaster 20-100 x 70 Binoculars Thanks. ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 12:01 PM, Troy Davidson <clandaith@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm looking at getting a new pair of binoculars. My son unscrewed my current pair and messed up the alignment of them. I'm looking at some zooming binoculars. But, I read that these aren't all that great for star viewing. Is that true? What are peoples opinions on zoom binoculars for astro viewing?
Thanks. ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com
Generally Zoom Binoculars don't work all that well for Astronomy. If you are considering getting a pair I suggest you see if you can borrow a pair and try them first. If you want to move forward with a purchase, keep your receipt and packaging. Bob -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Troy Davidson Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 12:03 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Zoom Binoculars I should add that I'm looking at these binoculars: Celestron SkyMaster 20-100 x 70 Binoculars Thanks. ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 12:01 PM, Troy Davidson <clandaith@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm looking at getting a new pair of binoculars. My son unscrewed my current pair and messed up the alignment of them. I'm looking at some zooming binoculars. But, I read that these aren't all that great for star viewing. Is that true? What are peoples opinions on zoom binoculars for astro viewing?
Thanks. ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com
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That's what I've heard. One reviewer said he returned the pair within a half hour. ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 12:12 PM, Robert Taylor <robtaylorslc@gmail.com> wrote:
Generally Zoom Binoculars don't work all that well for Astronomy. If you are considering getting a pair I suggest you see if you can borrow a pair and try them first. If you want to move forward with a purchase, keep your receipt and packaging.
Bob
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Troy Davidson Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 12:03 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Zoom Binoculars
I should add that I'm looking at these binoculars:
Celestron SkyMaster 20-100 x 70 Binoculars
Thanks. ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com
On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 12:01 PM, Troy Davidson <clandaith@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm looking at getting a new pair of binoculars. My son unscrewed my current pair and messed up the alignment of them. I'm looking at some zooming binoculars. But, I read that these aren't all that great for star viewing. Is that true? What are peoples opinions on zoom binoculars for astro viewing?
Thanks. ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com
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I owned a pair of those same 70mm zoom binos, and they were total crap at higher powers. Jupiter was just a blob, while crisp at the same magnification in my spotting scope. Don't do it. Stick with fixed power. On 5/2/11, Troy Davidson <clandaith@gmail.com> wrote:
That's what I've heard. One reviewer said he returned the pair within a half hour.
++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com
On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 12:12 PM, Robert Taylor <robtaylorslc@gmail.com> wrote:
Generally Zoom Binoculars don't work all that well for Astronomy. If you are considering getting a pair I suggest you see if you can borrow a pair and try them first. If you want to move forward with a purchase, keep your receipt and packaging.
Bob
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Troy Davidson Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 12:03 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Zoom Binoculars
I should add that I'm looking at these binoculars:
Celestron SkyMaster 20-100 x 70 Binoculars
Thanks. ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com
On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 12:01 PM, Troy Davidson <clandaith@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm looking at getting a new pair of binoculars. My son unscrewed my current pair and messed up the alignment of them. I'm looking at some zooming binoculars. But, I read that these aren't all that great for star viewing. Is that true? What are peoples opinions on zoom binoculars for astro viewing?
Thanks. ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com
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Fixed power it is. ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 12:26 PM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
I owned a pair of those same 70mm zoom binos, and they were total crap at higher powers.
Jupiter was just a blob, while crisp at the same magnification in my spotting scope.
Don't do it. Stick with fixed power.
On 5/2/11, Troy Davidson <clandaith@gmail.com> wrote:
That's what I've heard. One reviewer said he returned the pair within a half hour.
++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com
On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 12:12 PM, Robert Taylor <robtaylorslc@gmail.com> wrote:
Generally Zoom Binoculars don't work all that well for Astronomy. If you are considering getting a pair I suggest you see if you can borrow a pair and try them first. If you want to move forward with a purchase, keep your receipt and packaging.
Bob
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Troy Davidson Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 12:03 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Zoom Binoculars
I should add that I'm looking at these binoculars:
Celestron SkyMaster 20-100 x 70 Binoculars
Thanks. ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com
On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 12:01 PM, Troy Davidson <clandaith@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm looking at getting a new pair of binoculars. My son unscrewed my current pair and messed up the alignment of them. I'm looking at some zooming binoculars. But, I read that these aren't all that great for star viewing. Is that true? What are peoples opinions on zoom binoculars for astro viewing?
Thanks. ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com
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What's your budget? BigBinoculars.com has some good options. But yes, stick with fixed power. You'll live longer and life will better. Bob -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Troy Davidson Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 12:53 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Zoom Binoculars Fixed power it is. ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 12:26 PM, Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
I owned a pair of those same 70mm zoom binos, and they were total crap at higher powers.
Jupiter was just a blob, while crisp at the same magnification in my spotting scope.
Don't do it. Stick with fixed power.
On 5/2/11, Troy Davidson <clandaith@gmail.com> wrote:
That's what I've heard. One reviewer said he returned the pair within a half hour.
++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com
On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 12:12 PM, Robert Taylor <robtaylorslc@gmail.com> wrote:
Generally Zoom Binoculars don't work all that well for Astronomy. If you are considering getting a pair I suggest you see if you can borrow a pair and try them first. If you want to move forward with a purchase, keep your receipt and packaging.
Bob
-----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Troy Davidson Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 12:03 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Zoom Binoculars
I should add that I'm looking at these binoculars:
Celestron SkyMaster 20-100 x 70 Binoculars
Thanks. ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com
On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 12:01 PM, Troy Davidson <clandaith@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm looking at getting a new pair of binoculars. My son unscrewed my current pair and messed up the alignment of them. I'm looking at some zooming binoculars. But, I read that these aren't all that great for star viewing. Is that true? What are peoples opinions on zoom binoculars for astro viewing?
Thanks. ++++++++++++++++++ Troy Davidson, KF7MTE www.istroyworking.com
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Aloha Troy I tried zoom binos NO!! I am very fond of my 20X80 Orion's though you will want to make a way to support them for a steady view and you will enjoy what you see. Chuck, you still making the bino mounts ??? Aloha Rob
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