· Get a Cloudy Nights T-Shirt · Submit a Review / Article    Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Forum Archives · Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Binoculars Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 Ozy Vendor - Starizona Reged: 06/15/07 Posts: 803 Loc: Goodyear, AZ Optic1050!       #2332389 - 04/16/08 09:19 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   LOL, I figured you guys would get a kick out of this: http://optic1050.com/ It has a 1000% power lens! -------------------- Cuttin' Edge Observatory Used Finderscope - Canon Elan - Kodachrome 200 Post Extras:       pcad Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/17/05 Posts: 1767 Loc: Connecticut Re: Optic1050! [Re: Ozy]       #2332456 - 04/16/08 09:48 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   That's a heck of a marketing ploy. 1000% is the same as 10x and 1050 is a reasonable designation for a 10x50 binocular. Sure sounds impressive. At least it's not a zoom. Thanks for the link. Peter -------------------- Peter Telescopes 25 - 318 mm Binoculars 15 - 88 mm Microscope 50x - 1000x Post Extras:       Rich V. Pooh-Bah Reged: 01/02/05 Posts: 1394 Loc: Carson Valley, Nevada, USA Re: Optic1050! [Re: pcad]       #2332854 - 04/17/08 12:40 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Sadly, it's not appropriate for binocular astronomy; it sees only to 35 miles! Rich V -------------------- Binoculars: 33/50/75/150x100 Saturn III, 16x70 FMT-SX, 10x50 PCF-V, 10x43 DCF-SP, 10x35 E2, 7x35 E, 8x30 E2, 7x26 Custom, 8x23AS Diplomat, 8x23 Travelite Scopes: C9.25, 6" f8 reflector, SV80S Post Extras:       Mr. Bill Post Laureate Reged: 02/09/05 Posts: 3149 Loc: Just passing through..... Re: Optic1050! [Re: Rich V.]       #2332924 - 04/17/08 01:28 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hey, I'm sold....buying a pair right now! -------------------- 10x50 Fujinon binos + 16x70 Fujinon binos + UA UniMount Oberwerk BT100 45 degree +24mm Pans + Hercules fork mount 120mm f/5 Orion achromat + Moonlite focuser 130mm TMB 130SS f/7 APO refractor 140mm f/5.7 Vixen NeoAchro Petzvel refractor 150mm f/8 homemade achromat 8 inch newt with f/5 Swayze mirror 10 inch f/4.7 Orion newt + Paracorr 15 inch f/5 Discovery "Galactic Cannon" Member IDA Post Extras:       rookie scholastic sledgehammer Reged: 01/14/06 Posts: 878 Loc: St. Petersburg, FL Re: Optic1050! [Re: Mr. Bill]       #2334480 - 04/17/08 06:42 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   A thread of truth is a powerful tool. -------------------- SV Scope: Celestron CPC8 Binoculars: Garrett GT80~45, Fujinon 16x70, Regals 10x42, Ultima 9x63, Nikon AE 8x40 Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 5 registered and 21 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  EdZ  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 5153 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning and Intermediate Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   NEO   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space Exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements CN Forums Home

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