The Russian Tento 20x60s became a favorite with astronomers in the 1970s, despite their tiny eye relief, but they have been out of...
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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...
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...
If you want a step up from budget binoculars without breaking the bank, the optical and mechanical qualities of these binoculars make them a...
How much does it cost to get a significant step-up from budget binoculars? If you choose wisely, not that much, it turns out. Just...
Medium-aperture astronomical binoculars that deliver vibrant high contrast images. Pros: Very good optical and mechanical quality. Cons: Some edge-of field aberrations. 70mm astronomical binoculars...