In fact, after I wrote my post I picked up my Foojes and thought to myself: "Hey, these ARE pretty big!" Once I got them away from under the shadow of the big Obies....
I tip my hat to you - you added perspective to my musings.

cheers aporigine
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Im one of those...Then their is that 10-15% that report they use 15x70s, 20x80s and can hold up to 8 pounds.
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- When Edz talks about 4# and 8#, what exactly is being referred to here? Zoom? Weight?? Sorry for being dumb.
- Slightly off topic, but how do you people tend to locate stars/galaxies etc in the night sky? I bought a compass on eBay which looked like a good one but it gave different readings all the time. So I emailed this Hong Kong seller and told him so he sent me another one but this one did the same! The only way I'm able to locate stars is by opening up software on my PC like Starry Night and just try and guide myself to find the planets by seeing where the moon is in comparison and looking for patterns in the stars... Where can I find a good compass?
One final question back on topic: Does a pair of 10x70's provide a wider view of the sky than a pair of 10x50's?
Thanks again to everyone who is involved in answering my (mostly very basic) questions.
Posted 27 July 2005 - 12:12 PM
it's an ancient weight unit called pounds.When Edz talks about 4# and 8#, what exactly is being referred to here? Zoom? Weight??
I wouldn't really know why you need a compass...? Looking for patterns in the stars, i.e. the constellation shapes, is the essential first step in finding your way around the sky. Buy a magazine with a monthly sky map. A great short-cut is finding somebody who can point them out to you.Slightly off topic, but how do you people tend to locate stars/galaxies etc in the night sky? I bought a compass on eBay which looked like a good one but it gave different readings all the time. The only way I'm able to locate stars is by opening up software on my PC like Starry Night and just try and guide myself to find the planets by seeing where the moon is in comparison and looking for patterns in the stars... Where can I find a good compass?
It can be either way. The field of view depends on the magnification and the eyepiece desing, not necessarily on the objective size.One final question back on topic: Does a pair of 10x70's provide a wider view of the sky than a pair of 10x50's?
Posted 27 July 2005 - 12:14 PM
Weight.When Edz talks about 4# and 8#, what exactly is being referred to here? Zoom? Weight?? Sorry for being dumb.
Ah, this might generate a huge response. You need two things. 1) a sense of direction. Which way is N, S, E, and W. 2) A beginnner star atlas. Given enough observation time you will be to recognize constellations (and then eventually they'll be burned into memory!) and recall what to look at in those constellations. And of course, the constellations' sky location will change from month to month in a very regular and predictable way. Computer programs and simulations can help, but you'll leave that inside at home, when you're out. A few people have been known to bring a laptop with them, but I recommend a good atlas rather than that.how do you people tend to locate stars/galaxies etc in the night sky
One final question back on topic: Does a pair of 10x70's provide a wider view of the sky than a pair of 10x50's
Posted 27 July 2005 - 12:16 PM
This is a splendid tool, however it doesn't show you the position of the planets (at least not those I've seen).[Go purchase a 9 inch to 10 inch Planishere from your local bookstore.
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I would have sent it via PRIVATE MESSAGE but you probably don't even know how that works :-)
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