Tuesday, April 19th, 2011 at
11:30 pm
Question by TDawg: Amateur astronomy - Buying binoculars?
I've been interested in astronomy for a while now and I'm finally thinking about purchasing my first pair of binoculars to learn my way around the night sky.
From what I've read it looks like Celestron might be a good choice but I'm not sure which one to get, the 10x50mm one or the 15x70mm.
Also, any idea on how much the tripod for the 15x70 cost? Do other tripods work or just the ones made by celestron work?
Thank you!
Best answer:
Answer by pzifisssh
The main reason to use binoculars for observing the night sky is to collect more light. The brighter the image, the more objects you will be able to see. If all else is equal (same type, same coatings, same glass, same quality) then the 10x50 binocs will be a little bit brighter than the 15x70. They will also be somewhat smaller and lighter.
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at
10:05 am
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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