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Tad S.
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Re: best pair of handheld astro binoculars?
06/23/08 09:58 AM
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For tripod-free viewing, 15x is just beyond my limit (for anything more than a few seconds). However, I can steady binoculars in the 12x range for much longer periods. I have been very pleased with my 12x50 Nikon Action Extremes and would not hesitate to recommend them. I have seen deals on them for under $150, well in your range. If you mount these, they are even better for picking out details. However, if you have decided to go mainly with a tripod now, bumping up the magnification a little might be more satisfying.
Not to change the subject too much, but I have recently noticed the Action Extreme series in a 16x50 size. Has anyone tried these for astro?
--Tad
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Orion XT8i, Vixen ED80Sf, Oberwerk BT-80/45
20x80 Oberwerk Std., 12x50 Nikon AE,
10x42 Celestron Regal LX, 8x40 Pentax PCF WP
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