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    Huge prominence.

    in Observing - Solar

    Posted · Edited by Floater

    Ach! Rogue thumb! Sorry.

    Pretty cloudy here but took a chance getting scope out and was rewarded!

    Definitely the biggest of this cycle, I think. Mrs Floater was a bit underwhelmed at first until I explained the size and she repeated what everyone here is saying: ‘Wow!’  A result!! 😎

    binoculars

    in Discussions - Binoculars

    Posted · Edited by Floater

    8x or 10x is a good magnification for birdwatching and about 30mm aperture. I have a couple of Nikons and find the optics good and they are pleasantly lightweight. I always carry them in my hand when walking ‘cos I don’t like things hanging round my neck and bumping on my chest.

    I also have a pair of image stabilising bins with a mag of 12x and they are a godsend for any protracted observing even if you have steady hands (which I don’t). I wouldn’t go above 12x for birdwatching as the higher the magnification the more difficult it is to get ‘on’ the target.

    Of course, if budget is not a consideration then recommend Swarovski!

    EDIT: Dave beat me to it.

    p.s. I’d avoid the zoom variants - especially the cheaper models.

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    Quick question

    in Observing - Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Floater

    I’ll stick my neck out and say it is definitely an image of NLC. Interesting structure and typical ‘waviness’.

    Nice shot.  👍
     

    edit: just noticed that rather smart scope in your profile pic. Oooh!

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