In addition to those guides, we’ve also created a series of in-depth reviews of a variety of telescopes and astronomy binoculars. You can check them out before you buy to find out the best accessories, pros and cons for different models, and even to see what they look like unboxed. If...
Orion GiantView Binoculars Of their astronomy binoculars, the GiantView series is probably their most popular and if it is not, the fact that it contains their largest model, the super giant25x100mm GiantView, it certainly makes it the most spectacular!
My binoculars are labeled FMT-SX, but they are the newer style with the rounded edge rubber coated back end prims housing. They do still have the pebble finish on the barrels, so they are not designated R. My 16x70s and 10x70s are the older style with the flat metal back housing. T...
That's a long way to go for those - I have a pair - mine are 15x70 - not bad - but I paid about 300 maybe 10yrs back - they have a nice bright view - and are good quality. Would I go 800 miles for them for that price - nope. You can get astronomy binocs similiar to tho...
The names of all three stars are Arabic in origin, and all come from phrases that refer to the belt itself, according to astronomerJim Kaler, an emeritus professor of astronomy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Skywatcher Per-Magnus Heden wondered if the Vikings gazed at the sam...
I must say, I'm pretty disappointed. It seems ill suited for astronomy. I have an crazy idea that might work, but will probably get called a troll for suggesting it. If you can post pictures of your setup as it now exists, maybe I can tell you if I think the idea will work. ...