Celestron 15x70 bins !

[Spiderduck]

just bought them. Brilliant value !   Tested them at Uppell Bittell reservoir near Brum - a bird spotters location......cloudy at night so no night tests yet.....anyone know a decent reasonably priced monopod I could pick up off  eBay ?

[Lorne]

Hiya, Welcome to SGL

I have the same bins, they give great views but can get heavy after a while. I prefer to slouch back in a camping chair when I'm out using them 

[trynda1701]

Using the links on Steve Tonkins Binocular Sky website here...

http://binocularsky.com/binoc_mount.php

...on Amazon, I got both my Manfroto monopod and Dynasun variant of the trigger grip second hand, and they work well.

Mark

[daiwelly]

Hi welcome to SGL, I have the same bins love them.

[ToxoLight]

Hi and welcome to the lounge, a great way to start your journey around the cosmos.

[JamesM]

Hi and welcome to the forum. That a good size of binos for astro work although anything larger would definitely need some additional mounting.  Binos are not only great for those starting out in astronomy but are also an essential viewing tool to accompany your scope. The wide view they afford is perfect for flying down the length of the milky way taking in the sights along the way. I would certainly recommend this site called 'Binocular Sky' as it has some great ideas on how to observe and mount your new binos but it also lists a monthly target list for you to seek out. To help with the later part, you might also want to consider downloading some free planetarium software called Stellarium. Easy to use with lots of great features, one of which will allow you to configure it to match the co-ordinates of your own viewing location thereby producing the exact same sky to that which you can see for real. It will certainly help your rehearse finding objects as there is also a search facility that will assist you in finding more targets as your experience grows.

Clear skies and hope you enjoy the forum

James 

[purdo]

Hi & Welcome to SGL.

[laudropb]

Hello and welcome to the SGL. I hope you get clear skies soon and can test out your new Binos

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire  my 15x70's are the most used item i own!

[baggywrinkle]

Welcome to SGL, I have a clone of those under another name...good bins

[PeterCPC]

Hi and welcome - I've got a pair of those - great bins.

Peter

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Spiderduck!

Dana

[m37]

Hi and welcome!

Wex photographic sometimes have some good used and clearance tripods/monopods so might be worth a look. Your nearest London camera exchange might also have some used gear.

Cheers

[Charon]

Welcome aboard

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL

[Bizibilder]

Hello Spiderduck and welcome to SGL!!

[glowjet]

Hi Spiderduck and welcome to SGL, until you get sorted with a good tripod for the bins, an old trick is to use an upturned yard broom, with a cloth over the head, enjoy 

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Welcome to SGL. 15x70 bins are a great way to scan the skies