Astronomy Binoculars on a budget?

Gamer_T · 4 Oct 2009 at 22:12

Hello guys.

I'm wondering if I'd be able to get some astronomy binoculars for £50? I have no idea about them, so if some one could spec me a set it'd be appreciated.

Cheers

trackrat · 4 Oct 2009 at 23:20

I have some Pratika 10 x 50 ones and they are good so this URL might suit you.
http://www.scopesnskies.com/prod/praktica, pentacon-8x56.html?gclid=CMCj-Zu2pJ0CFU0A4wodoSgK2Q

The Halk · 4 Oct 2009 at 23:20

That almost looks like an advert

Gamer_T · 4 Oct 2009 at 23:37

trackrat said:
I have some Pratika 10 x 50 ones and they are good so this URL might suit you.
http://www.scopesnskies.com/prod/praktica, pentacon-8x56.html?gclid=CMCj-Zu2pJ0CFU0A4wodoSgK2Q

Those look good. Think I'll purchase them, although I am a total newb, I'm willing to learn.

Gamer_T · 5 Oct 2009 at 14:35

No other suggestions? Think I'll go with the ones the guy above suggested. Would they be good enough for seeing the moon in high detail?

cupidstunt · 5 Oct 2009 at 15:36

Get some cardboard, spray it black, get some white paint on a toothbrush then gently rub your finger over top of said toothbrush while aiming it at cardboard, get a nice spray/spread pattern, allow to dry.
Get to toilet rolls, hold them to your eyes while at the same time lowering your head so that the other end of the toilet rolls are touching the cardboard/space scene.
Slowly move your head from left to right, or even up and down, or combination of both.
Instant astronomy scene with the cheapest lunar optical surveyors in the country.
Hours of fun. It`s what I does.

VFR_KID · 5 Oct 2009 at 16:29

Night time pervin ????

lakitu · 5 Oct 2009 at 17:10

cupidstunt said:
Get some cardboard, spray it black, get some white paint on a toothbrush then gently rub your finger over top of said toothbrush while aiming it at cardboard, get a nice spray/spread pattern, allow to dry.
Get to toilet rolls, hold them to your eyes while at the same time lowering your head so that the other end of the toilet rolls are touching the cardboard/space scene.
Slowly move your head from left to right, or even up and down, or combination of both.
Instant astronomy scene with the cheapest lunar optical surveyors in the country.
Hours of fun. It`s what I does.

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