NB: Do not be tempted by the "pistol grip" heads that look like this — they may be OK for photography, but they are extremely awkward to use for astronomy! Lastly, you will need a sturdy "tripod adaptor" for your binocular. See the suggestions given above. An...
OK thanks and also for the tip about usernames. I am designing and building the mount as I go. It is designed mostly around stuff already in the w/shop and goes on a 2.5" ally pole rather than tripod. Pole fits into a solid concrete hole in the garden but is instantly removable for...
There is much more comprehensive coverage of this atMounting Binoculars for Astronomy(opens in new tab). Sturdytripod adaptorsthat will fit a variety of binoculars with a mounting bush, including roof prisms, can be obtained fromAmazon UKandAmazon USA. ...
I really prefer FF binos for astronomy because I don't like blurry stars in my FOV, particularly when mounted, enjoying the entire starfield as a whole. In daytime, not such a big deal as FC appears minimized. My eyes are old now and don't have the focus accommodation that helped on ...
Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT Tripod - Brilliant general use and ideal tripod to use with binoculars for astronomy or plane spotting binoculars.Window Clamp/Mount Similar in concept to a tripod, except this time instead of three legs, your binoculars are attached to a steady base using a clamp. As...
But if Ihad to choosebetween the two and my only use for them was astronomy, then my choice would be as follows: If I also had a larger, more higher-powered binocular fixed to a tripod or anAstro telescopeto complement these wide-angle binoculars, then the reduced field of view, in...
The largest objective lens binoculars are used for astronomy since they will need the most light gathering. What magnification/power should I get? – This depends on what you are viewing. Popular sizes are 7x, 8x and 10x for general use. Keep in mind that the higher the magnification, the...
Have fun with your new binocular tripod mount! ~ A l i c e ! 3 Responses to “Binocular Mount” S. Kinnison says: October 5, 2009 at 11:11 am wonderful memory, Alice! And great DIY Astronomy lesson! Now, where’s that scrap wood in my apartment…? alicesastroinfo says: October 6...
themselves for binocular astronomy. These require a solid tripod mount, but reveal spectacular views of large objects like open star clusters. The 20x80 size is the most popular, and perhaps represents the best compromise between magnification, brightness, and field of view for general astronomical ...
Mounting Options: Recommended tripods are theOberwerk TR3 hardwood tripodor theManfrotto 161MK2B, which has a crank-up elevator. Either tripod can be configured with theOberwerk XL-280 Fork MountorManfrotto 612 NitroTech Head. Fully-automated “go-to” operation is available using theiOptron HAZ...