Best Astro-Binoculars For Amateur Astronomer? Celestron?

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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Cheap Telescopes – How To Buy Telescopes On A Budget

Friday, April 10th, 2009 at 12:26 am

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Why do people buy cheap telescopes? Times like these, one must be practical. If you can get cheap telescopes that function the same way as the regularly-priced telescopes, then you might as well do so. You get to save more. Just make sure that the cheap telescopes you get can last for a long time.

Manufacturers of cheap telescopes often suggest to their buyers to get the best or buy telescope that they can afford. The cheap telescopes are targeted to beginners. It’s a way for them to figure out whether this is a hobby they want to pursue and therefore invest in.

It is a very expensive hobby so it’s best that one is decided and determined to take this on and expensive to buy telescopes.

It’s all a matter of balance. Don’t just throw your money away and get the first telescope that you see to get it over and done with. You need to let your child enjoy gazing at the stars. It helps to be familiar with the specs and features of regularly priced telescopes. If you can get the same models and these are cheap telescopes then make the most out of the situation.

If you have a limited budget, cheap telescopes is the best way to go. Sometimes these telescopes can provide the user the same features a regularly priced telescope can give them. If that is the case, then the user can save more money if he just purchases the cheap telescopes.

Another reason why others buy cheap telescopes is because there are some people who don’t know what exactly they want from a telescope. At least with a cheap telescope, they can gauge their interest in the hobby.

Cheap telescopes still come with different accessories and a warranty. Of course, it helps to research on which brand of telescope to get. Different manufacturers all have different offers to their potential customers.

If one can buy telescopes then he might as well make the most out of the opportunity. If the telescope is for an astronomer at heart, then it’s only fair that he gets the best telescope that the giver can afford.

Nowadays, there are cheap telescopes at less than a hundred dollars. In fact, it will be easier for the user to just go through telescope quotes online and compare the prices. By doing this, he gets to see the specs and features of the cheap telescopes that are available.

He’s also mindful of the prices. He can definitely get the model that fits his taste and is within his budget.