Are these binoculors superior for astronomy?
Concern by David S: Are these binoculors excellent for astronomy?
I a short while ago identified a pair of binoculors in my loft that are 16×50, is that good for astronomy or is it well worth heading out and shopping for a new, superior pair. If so can i have back links make sure you, thanks.
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Remedy by mossman
i would probably just go get a telescope. they get the job done a lot improved than binoculars. but if you just want to use binoculars, i would say that individuals are probably very great.
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Question by Hannah Parr: What jobs are there about astronomy?
i discover astronomy and area seriously interesting but do not know wherever i could go if i studied it further, what work could i go into that will give me a stable way of living?
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NASA will welcome you .All the Universities also.
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July 22nd, 2011 at 9:12 am
They are not the best for Astronomy, but they are better than your eyes at collecting light… It’s a shame you didn’t find them a little closer to winter. The Pleides directly overhead would be pretty impressive even in binos this small…
However, the pair you have are meant for terrestrial viewing, not Astronomy.
Final comment – Good binos are much better than telescopes on some things (open clusters, the moon, M32 (Andromeda Galaxy) and so on…
July 22nd, 2011 at 9:59 am
if you want a profesional opinion ask Starr the astronomer.. she is a pro at observing and telescope help.
http://asktheastronomer.blogspot.com
July 22nd, 2011 at 10:55 am
Since you already have them, why not try them and see?
The magnification is a bit high for non-IS binoculars, but since you already have them, you have nothing to lose. Binoculars are a powerful tool for exploring the sky.
July 22nd, 2011 at 11:48 am
16X50 are powerful binoculars, however you will not be able to hold them steady without the aid of a rugged tripod. you will enjoy spectacular views of star clusters and the surface of the moon.
July 22nd, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Here’s a whole resource page for you that will help you use…yes even simple binoculars….for astronomical viewing….they are not just for terrestrial viewing…they are not mediocre for astronomical viewing….they have a category all their very own for viewing objects in the night sky…..and there is a whole list of binocular objects out there just waiting to be observed.
My favorite bino object happens to be Brochi’s cluster..it looks like an upside down coat hanger………
http://www.uvaa.org/BinocularResources.htm
Enjoy your bino views………
Edit:….the bino’s you have are big enough to enjoy the above mentioned bino objects….enough magnification..and certainly enough of a wide field of view.
July 22nd, 2011 at 12:57 pm
I read the answers to your question from the bottom to the top. I wasn’t going to answer as it had been well covered until I got mossman’s answer. Just disregard his answer entirely.
Take a blanket outside lay on your back and checkout what you can see with those binos. Its true your arms will get tired and mounts are available but it doesn’t sound like your a big star gazer. So these bino’s will do nicely for a few hours here and there and should offer rather nice views at that.
July 22nd, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Write for magazines about science or astronomy, become an editor, write books about the subject, work for a company that sells makes or equipment, or start your own company or store, run a B&B mountain lodge with observatories for astronomy guests, and then the usual teaching positions.
July 22nd, 2011 at 2:27 pm
You could become an astronomer, but you really need a PhD to do that, and that’s 8-12 years of college, followed by a postdoc or two, and there aren’t many jobs, so you might not have a stable job until you’re 40 or older.