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I was wondering if the narrow 2.5 degree fov, would make it difficult for me to navigate around the sky?

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Hi Stephen,

In my experience the answer to that question is "no." I have found it pretty easy to locate a known bright star with mounted 2-3 degree binoculars and then star hop from there. Two factors make this possible: 1) The image is correct (i.e. not inverted or L-R reversed) and 2) the binocular will not change position while you pause to consult your star chart. I did a Messier marathon a few years ago with a 2.2 degree field binocular and never felt the need for a finder. At 1.3 degrees it definitely takes me longer to find that first star but I have been too lazy to add a finder.

Clear skies,
Milt

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