Meade #928 45 Degree Erect-Image Diagonal Prism 1.25 Inch - Telescope ::
Telescope Eyepieces. Telescope Accessories. Binoculars. Spotting Scopes will this model fit my meade telescope model #230?if not which should i purchase?
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I have average knowledge of astronomy, mainly from magazines and planetarium software.
Are binoculars going to be helpful in long run or will I run out of fun in a few months.
Presently I do not want to look very deep into the space, for I have internet. I just want to have amazing views and detailed images of planets.
Did your binocular disappoint you or the telescopes just have too much fun associated?
Is there a binocular by which I can watch sky as well field birds. I can compromise on the latter one though
Thanks and regards
A telescope is much better than a binoculars. Trust me. I could not see anything clearly the binoculars.
For birding you need slightly different binoculars than for astronomy. 8x40 are best for birding. You will not see very much in the way of planets with 8x40 binoculars. An 8 inch telescope works really well on the planets. A 6 inch works good. You will be able to see the rings of Saturn, the polar ice cap of Mars, you will think you can reach out and touch the moon, the moons of Jupiter (you might possibly be able to see those with binos). You will be able to see Uranus as a green dot, the crescent of Venus. You will also be able to resolve the binary stars and get good views of globular star clusters and open star clusters, and pick out many galaxies under dark skies. With the computer controlled telescopes on the market today, it is a cinch to find all of the objects. Back in my day you had to track the suckers down. Magnification Doesnt Matter::
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Buying a telescope::
Typically, binocular power is usually 7, 8 or 10. The higher numbers like 10, 15 always purchase a much larger reflecting telescope for what youd spend on
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Well, should it be internet, or binocular, or telescope... They are all for different purposes to me; it's like to be or not to be; it's like to get a telescope or not, to check the stars or not, check that sign the scorpio up above at the end of this month, or not. Or, am I going to watch the birds, meaning to get binoculars or not. Then again, I don't know really, I may be wrong, there are those who use one particular tool to carry out varied tasks, to do 2 or 3 things, perhaps I should learn more.
Actually, binoculars are good beginning instruments for deep space objects, and useful tools to have to compliment your telescope. Many deep space objects are far larger in our night's skies then you would imagine. M31, the Andromeda Galaxy, occupies an area equivalent to 7 full moons across and nearly 5 full moons in height. It is so massive that it becomes a challenge to capture it on a telescope, you need very low magnification. Binoculars can also provide a beautiful 3d view of many of these objects. The planets, by comparison, are very small objects, you need more magnification and a steadier mount to see them better.
Binoculars, however, also have significant limitations. Their focal range is more limited (an important consideration if you have poor eyesight), and the eyepieces on most of them are fixed, collimation (alignment) of the two optical tubes is critical - and in astronomy far more demanding then needed for sporting use. They are also heavy, especially in the larger sizes (80mm and up) which will need to be tripod mounted.
Binoculars are a good beginning instrument for astronomy. It is not going to do the job of a telescope; but it will certainly provide many interesting views and it will help you to find objects with your telescope when you are ready to add one.
Binoculars and telescopes show different things. Binoculars are primarily useful for low magnifcation views of large swaths of sky: scanning the Milky Way and viewing large deep sky objects like the Pleiades and the Andromeda and Triangulum Galaxies. They are also an essential tool in starhopping, the technique most amateur astronomers use to locate faint objects with their telescopes. A telescope without binoculars is a limited instrument.
Telescopes offer higher magnifications of fairly small fields of view, usually a degree or less. They are the only tools for observing the planets, and allow you to observe hundreds of deep sky objects.
"I just want to have amazing views and detailed images of planets." I'm afraid you may be disappointed. Many people expect detailed views with amateur telescopes, having been spoiled by images they've seen online. All of the planets, even when viewed through large amateur instruments, are very small, and it takes eye training to learn to spot fine detail. Satisfying views are possible, but they don't come quickly or easily. Patience is probably the most important trait in an amateur astronomer.
I'd recommend a 10x50 binocular for astronomical observing; this is also a useful size for birding. Expect to spend $100 to $200 for a good pair. Avoid "universal focus" and "zoom" binoculars.
Here are a few web pages with good information on beginner's telescopes:
http://www.gaherty.ca/tme/TME0702_Buying...
http://www.scopereviews.com/begin.html
NGCView 6.2 - General Astronomical Information::
should probably stick to astronomy vendors when buying a pair of binoculars, and Whether you are purchasing binoculars or a telescope, the diameter gives an
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Binoculars - The Skys The Limit (Part Two)::
Use a camera tripod with a binocular adapter or purchase a binocular mount to Telescope FAQs. Sign up for our free newsletter. Search this site with Google:
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For more advanced information, read Phil Harrington's Star Ware, 4th edition (Wiley).
You'll get the greatest value for your money with a Newtonian reflector on a Dobsonian mount, such as these:
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http://www.skywatchertelescope.net/swtin...
Buy from a store which specializes in telescopes and astronomy, either locally or online; don't buy from department stores, discount stores or eBay as mostly what they sell is junk. Find your local astronomy club and try out different telescopes at one of their star parties:
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Telescopes are better than binoculars, they let you see things clearly that are more far away. I don't have a telescope but I used a friend's telescope & it was great. So, telescopes are way better than binoculars.
well for you to get a detailed image of a planet you will need a good telescope, as for your binoculars they are very good aswell but i am not 100% sure on how strong they would be if you wanted to get a pair of great binoculars you would need to pay almost as much as teliscope.
Fantail -
I agree with n2s. I used binoculars for several years in amateur astronomy before buying a scope, but it took me a while to decide what scope I really wanted and then longer to save the money to buy it. Binoculars are best for seeing deep space objects, and what they really do is to gather enough light to see the big ones that you can't quite see with the naked eye. Typical binocular targets include M31 Andromeda Galaxy, M42 Orion Nebula, M45 Pleiades, M11 Wild Duck Cluster, the Double Cluster, and most comets. You will be able to find M13 Hercules Cluster, M8 Lagoon Nebula, and M27 Dumbbell Nebula, but you will not see any detail. You will see that the planets are indeed planets, but you will see no detail. You will probably not see M57 Ring Nebula or the Veil Nebula without a telescope.
Binoculars provide a great way to learn the sky, because the field of view is large and it is easy and intuitive to slew them around in the direction you want to go. Telescopes are more difficult to use, and take a little practice.
Since most astronomical telescopes that are worthy of the name invert the image, they are not very useful for bird watching unless you cram in an additional erecting prism. That can be done, but again the field of view is so small that you will be pushing a big scope around to follow a bird around the tree. Not very practical.
The internet will give you pretty pictures, but it's not even mildly comparable to seeing the real photons.
I still use binoculars along with my telescope. You won't throw them out when you get a scope, because they are more useful for some targets than the scope is. If I were you, I think I would get a decent binocular and bring it along to a few local astronomy club observing sessions. Take your time to learn the sky. Use them for bird watching and other terrestrial applications. Then buy a scope when you understand which one you want and why. Good Luck.
get a $85,000,000 telescope that way you can see deeper than what internet shows, you can see pluto.
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Should I purchase a binocular or a telescope? ?