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] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Equipment Discussions >> Binoculars Previous   Index   Next   Flat   Robert A. sage Reged: 01/21/05 Posts: 218 Loc: Milwaukee, WI Northern USA Re: Orion 20x80 Explorer and GiantView Comparison       06/27/08 05:02 AM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply:   Looks to me that Orion renamed their Explorer models and now call them GiantView They look to be of the same construction as the Oberwerk 20x80mm Deluxe II So your binoculars could have the triplet objectives. How long is your binoculars? Do they seem to be 7 pounds? -------------------- Oberwerk 11x56, Nikon 12x50se, Fujinon 16x70, Stellarvue 20x85, Oberwerk 25/40 45degree 100mm Post Extras       Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on Orion 20x80 Explorer and GiantView Comparison HendyPhoto 06/26/08 12:49 PM Re: Orion 20x80 Explorer and GiantView Comparison Mike Rapchak   06/26/08 08:08 PM Re: Orion 20x80 Explorer and GiantView Comparison Robert A.   06/27/08 05:02 AM Re: Orion 20x80 Explorer and GiantView Comparison HendyPhoto   06/27/08 01:18 PM Re: Orion 20x80 Explorer and GiantView Comparison Robert A.   06/27/08 10:36 PM Re: Orion 20x80 Explorer and GiantView Comparison Wes James   06/26/08 02:19 PM Re: Orion 20x80 Explorer and GiantView Comparison HendyPhoto   06/26/08 03:19 PM Re: Orion 20x80 Explorer and GiantView Comparison viperbob   06/26/08 03:32 PM Re: Orion 20x80 Explorer and GiantView Comparison HendyPhoto   06/26/08 04:35 PM Re: Orion 20x80 Explorer and GiantView Comparison hallelujah   06/26/08 06:36 PM Re: Orion 20x80 Explorer and GiantView Comparison HendyPhoto   06/26/08 07:48 PM Extra information 0 registered and 14 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  EdZ  Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Rating: Thread views: 459 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 Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   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 Home

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