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I'm not sure if the photography forum is the correct place for this...
Last night we were watching the ISS pass over and attempting to get a better view with a pretty crappy set of binoculars I got as a freebie from somewhere. Needless to say they were rubbish!
I'm looking to get some halfway decent binoculars, probably be used for watching wildlife when we're out walking and bits like the ISS. Looking to spend around £100.
Obviously we'd want something smallish so it'll go in a rucksack when walking.
Are monoculars worth getting or are binoculars better for the kind of thing I'm after?
Last night we were watching the ISS pass over and attempting to get a better view with a pretty crappy set of binoculars I got as a freebie from somewhere. Needless to say they were rubbish!
I'm looking to get some halfway decent binoculars, probably be used for watching wildlife when we're out walking and bits like the ISS. Looking to spend around £100.
Obviously we'd want something smallish so it'll go in a rucksack when walking.
Are monoculars worth getting or are binoculars better for the kind of thing I'm after?
I'd stick with binoculars personally, monoculars are tiring to use for any length of time a you don't get the depth of image.
Spend as much as you can because you will get more for your money at that price level.
Something like this
https://www.vikingopticalcentres.co.uk/product/vik...
Or RSPB bins are generally good quality and you will probably have somewhere local you can try them out which is a good idea especially if you wear glasses to make sure you get a full field of view.
https://www.vikingopticalcentres.co.uk/product/rsp...
Looking at the ISS isn't easy, mainly because of how quick it's moving!
Spend as much as you can because you will get more for your money at that price level.
Something like this
https://www.vikingopticalcentres.co.uk/product/vik...
Or RSPB bins are generally good quality and you will probably have somewhere local you can try them out which is a good idea especially if you wear glasses to make sure you get a full field of view.
https://www.vikingopticalcentres.co.uk/product/rsp...
Looking at the ISS isn't easy, mainly because of how quick it's moving!
I just bought my partner these Opticrons from SW Optics in Truro https://swoptics.co.uk/?2281 all done mail order, very professional established retailer.
I’ve had some 10x Opticrons for quite a Few years, they’re excellent quality optics and very robust binos. I just watched the ISS through mine for a really clear pass. Also great for on the coast watching dolphins, birds, seals etc.
I’ve had some 10x Opticrons for quite a Few years, they’re excellent quality optics and very robust binos. I just watched the ISS through mine for a really clear pass. Also great for on the coast watching dolphins, birds, seals etc.
The guy that runs the virtual astro twitter and Facebook page is really interesting.
He did a section on bins for stargazing last year.
https://www.meteorwatch.org/equipment/binoculars-b...
We bought celestron 15x70 and have taken a real interest in whats up there. Seen some great sights. ISS pass. Conjunction of planets. Saturn's rings can just about be seen with just bins. A dark clear sky and a tot of rum to keep warm.
He did a section on bins for stargazing last year.
https://www.meteorwatch.org/equipment/binoculars-b...
We bought celestron 15x70 and have taken a real interest in whats up there. Seen some great sights. ISS pass. Conjunction of planets. Saturn's rings can just about be seen with just bins. A dark clear sky and a tot of rum to keep warm.
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