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EdZ
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Loc: Cumberland, R I , USA42N71.4W
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I spent many years doing astronomy with a pair of 7x35s. They're small, but it's not crazy.
edz
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Jay_Bird
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Loc: Nevada 36N 115W
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The classic book "Binocular Astronomy" by Tirion and Crossen states that all the objects listed were seen with Sears 10x50 and half with 7x35.
I started with 8x30, 7x35 and 6x42 in middle school and high school. Under dark skies the 6x42 ruled. At home in suburbs, the 8x30s ran far ahead of the others to pick off the most star clusters.
If the youth camp is under dark skies ANY decent binoculars whether 6x to 10x, 30mm to 50mm doesn't matter, any of those will provide a revelatory experience when pointed upwards by new observers.
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'these things stand like stone - kindness in another's troubles, courage in your own' Gordon
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Secret Squirrel
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Loc: SW Suburbs of Chicago
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Jay Bird,
Yes, we are under very dark skies in northern Wisconsin. Thanks for your input.
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Ken
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13mm TeleVue Nagler Type 6
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Jay_Bird
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Ken, I sent you a PM (personal message) via cloudy nights. I think there are settings on every CN member's home page about whether or not to receive PMs. Best, Jay
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