Best Astro-Binoculars For Amateur Astronomer? Celestron?
Hi!
Well, i've always had a strong interest in astronomy. Unfortunately, over the last 3-4 years i've been diverted from that interest because of school and moving around alot. But recently i began reading a book about the origins of our study on Astronomy and its really perked my interest in astronomy again. So, since im graduating, i decided nows a good time to get into it before i get diverted away from it again.
So i did some research, and i learnt/was told that for a beginner, its better to buy a pair of Astro-Binoculars rather than a telescope to familiarize your self with the stars, not only that, the wide viewing angle also allows you to see alot more.
So i've come down to two pairs which i cannot tell which is the better pair to buy, so here i am.
Pair 1:
Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster binoculars ($80)
-Bak-4 Porro Prisms
-Fully multi-coated
- 230ft@1000
- 4.4 degree FOV
- exit pupil 4.47mm
-water proof
(link: http://www.spottingscopes.com/binoculars/astronomy-binoculars/celestronskymaster15x70centerfocus.cfm#ReviewHeader)
Pair 2:
Celestron 20x80 SkyMasters ($120)
-Bak-4 Prisms
-Fully multicoated
-167@1000
-3.2 degrees FOV
-exit pupil 4mm
-not waterproof (water resistant)
(link: http://www.spottingscopes.com/binoculars/astronomy-binoculars/celestronskymaster20x80centerfocus.cfm#tabs)
SO which of the two is A) Better? B) More Suited for an Amateur C) Give me Better enjoyment/results ? D) Best Value for Money?
P.S. Celestron is a good brand to be looking at right?? im told its one of the best?
P.S. i live in the philippines, does anyone know where i cna buy good binoculars here?
EVERYONE REPLIED REALLY WELL, THANKS EVERYONE! I APPRECIATE IT! 100% Spot ON TO What i Was Looking for!
ANd YEs, I've been to Puerto Galera, Really nice. HAve to be honest though, it was raining when i was there, so i didnt see any stars 
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