Telescope Reviews: Gamma Delphinus at 16x

I had two very good nights for viewing this past weekend, even with the brightening moon. It's low behind the trees from my yard so the only interference is sky glow and that was not yet to bad.

Gamma Delphinus is a 9.6" double with components of 4.5 and 5.5 mag. The Fujinon 16x70s clearly split this double Friday night. I could see the smallest of black space between the two. Pentax 16x60s distinctly showed the two components, but I would have to say in the Pentax it appeared notched and not a clean break. The Fujinon focus to a much finer pinpoint and have the ability it seems to discern much finer detail. I had no problem with the Pentax seeing M31-M32 and M110. Splitting this double is just beyond the abilities of my 15x70 Oberwerk.

So, has anyone tried Gamma Aries, Mesartim, with their bigger binoculars? It's 7.8" and a perfectly even pair. It should be do-able with a fine pair of 20x binocs.

edz

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