Day: August 3, 2022

While telescopes are often considered the astronomer’s best friend, a pair of the best binoculars you can buy are a tough competitor. For many, they’re also a cost-effective alternative. You’ll be able to scope out the best binoculars available for stargazing in this handy guide.  The more popular models of binoculars for stargazing offer 8x, 10x and 12x magnifications, but larger models can go as high as 20x and 25x. It’s important to remember that higher magnifications don’t always mean better views. As brightness drops off with higher magnification, you…

As a first binocular for young astronomers, the Celestron Cometron 7×50 binoculars excel. As a grab ‘n’ go, “don’t really care if they get trashed,” second set of binoculars for adults, the Cometrons are without equal. Cometron 7×50 Key Specs: Magnification: 7xObjective lens diameter: 50mmAngular field of view: 6.8 degreesEye relief: 13mmWeight: 1 lb, 11 oz The Cometron 7×50 and its big sister, the 12x70s, appeared in July 2013, 10 months after the discovery of Comet ISON, which was predicted to graze the sun on Nov. 28, 2013. Had ISON survived its close-up with…