Two eyes are always better than one. For years, we’ve espoused the virtues of using binoculars, as an intermediary between naked eye observing and...
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Canon’s latest range of image stabilized binoculars uses the same lens-shift system that it uses in its EF lenses. How does this compare to...
Celestron’s Ultima-branded binoculars are back, with a new pair of 10x50s at an entry-level price. Plus: Sharp on-axis images; no ghosting or flares; light...
So you’ve realized the limitations of budget-priced binoculars and want something better that does not break the bank. Does Celestron’s Skymaster Pro 20×80 fit...
Forty years ago, the Canadian amateur astronomer, Lucien Kemble, drew the attention of fellow observers to the asterism in Camelopardalis that now bears his...
The Russian Tento 20x60s became a favorite with astronomers in the 1970s, despite their tiny eye relief, but they have been out of...
Plus: Perfectly still images; weatherproof design; low-light performance Minus: Poor-fitting lens caps; batteries run down quickly, heavy to hold for long periods The bigger...
Also see Alan Dyer’s comparison of 8×42 roof prism binoculars In the binocular world, a 10×42 is perhaps the most popular size as it...
Also see Alan Dyer’s comparison of 10×42 roof prism binoculars A pair of 8×42 binoculars can serve all purposes including astronomy. I test a...
For astronomy, a pair of 10x50s represents the ideal combination of good aperture (50mm) for bright images, with enough power (10x) to nicely resolve...