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   steveoid sage Reged: 02/10/08 Posts: 468 Loc: London,England Re: New 10.5 X 70mm binocular.       07/08/08 09:24 AM Edit   Reply   Quote   Quick Reply:   The bottom line is these binoculars weigh in at 2.5kg (5lbs) and holding them steady even for a short while is almost impossible and viewing stars is a definite no. The reality is you need a tripod to get the best out of them especially for astronomical use. -------------------- Celestron C8 120mm ED Pro refractor. 80mm ED Pro refractor (solar observing) Baader Herscel wedge. Quantum 6- X20,X30 & X37 100MM binoculars. Helios 10.5 x 70mm HD binoculars Heq5 Pro mount.Eye pieces Celestron ultima 2x barlow. FR/FC lens 6.3 Celestron. 2" WO Dielectric. Hyperian eyepieces. Vixen lanthamum eyepieces. Watec120n+ ccd camera. Post Extras       Entire thread Subject Posted by Posted on New Helios 10.5 X 70mm binocular. steveoid 07/06/08 06:00 AM Re: New 10.5 X 70mm binocular. KennyJ   07/06/08 06:05 AM Re: New 10.5 X 70mm binocular. charen   07/06/08 06:55 AM Re: New 10.5 X 70mm binocular. steveoid   07/06/08 07:16 AM Re: New 10.5 X 70mm binocular. Michael S.   07/07/08 08:47 AM Re: New 10.5 X 70mm binocular. steveoid   07/07/08 02:24 PM Re: New 10.5 X 70mm binocular. mercedes_sl1970   07/08/08 08:01 AM Re: New 10.5 X 70mm binocular. EdZ   07/08/08 09:06 AM Re: New 10.5 X 70mm binocular. steveoid   07/08/08 09:24 AM Re: New 10.5 X 70mm binocular. Gordon Rayner   07/09/08 08:41 PM Re: New 10.5 X 70mm binocular. Wes James   07/08/08 09:05 AM Extra information 4 registered and 13 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: 754 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 CN Forums Home

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