The Baader MaxBright II provides noticeable improvements in image quality and ease of use over low-cost binocular viewers at a price well below premium...
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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 8×42 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...
If you want to maximize what you can see in hand-holdable binoculars, the image brightness and vibrant color you get from the United Optics...
Plus: Wide field of view; extends limiting magnitude; steady image; pocket-sized Minus: Lens caps are easy to lose; image quality blurs at the edges...