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Nikon Aculon 7x50s, Celestron Skymaster 15x70s and Bresser 10x50s

Problem solved. A mate has/had a pair of Bresser 10x50s and because he rarely used them, but still wanted some binos, he has swapped for my 10x50s. The Bresser haves trips mount.

17 hours ago, BinocularSky said:

There are essentially two types of hinge mount: Opticron and "Kaiser" - one, both, or neither may fit your bino, depending on the space on and around your hinge. There are pix of the Opticron all over the interwebs; there's a Kaiser type one in use on the top image of this page: http://binocularsky.com/binoc_mount.php or just search the web for "kaiser binocular clamp".

Don't disassemble/drill/tap the hinge end: most likely outcome is that your binoculars will fall apart!

No chance of drilling/tapping the hinge end, I know my limitations! Thanks for the info, I think a measuring stick is required to ensure that the clearance is OK.

3 hours ago, DaveL59 said:

a lot would depend on the style of bino, porro ones you can get a clamp that latches to the hinge bar, for example:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KAISER-6032-BINOCULAR-CLAMP-TRIPOD-ADAPTER-MOUNT-BINOCULARS-TO-TRIPOD/191495324391?epid=1848421955&hash=item2c9602c2e7:g:AM4AAOxyGqZSZ7WN

 

for roof types there's various velcro strap versions like:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nikon-Binoc-U-Mount-Universal-Binocular-Tripod-Adapter-820-UK/233207931620?epid=20024594494&hash=item364c46a2e4:g:V8kAAOSwAT5dDlA~

tho not so sure the velcro type would be too useful with the bins pointed skyward (or downward too far) lest they slip but there may be ways around that.

Many thanks, buddy. The binos are Porro, so I shall be having a serious look at your suggestion I the morning.

1 minute ago, DaveL59 said:

never seen one, so unless you're lucky to find a tripod screw fitting that's the right size to swap out... you might be able to drill out and tap the appropriate thread into the existing one but might not be enough material in it to make that viable.

Otherwise depending on the bino format you'd need a mounting that can carry it, there's a few options out there that might suit

Thanks for that. Can you give me a steer about the options, please?

One of my pairs of binos has a small cross-head screw at the end where my others have the large thread hole to take a tripod mount. Is there such a thing as a retrofit tripod mount screw hole that can be fitted where the small cross-head is?

22 hours ago, Stu said:

It's a great place to start Mike. Good luck with the OP, and hope you are up and running soon.

Thank you

I am totally new to astronomy but had already decided to start with the moon. Well, why wouldn’t I? It is closer, bigger and much easier to see for starters. Then I found the Lunar 100 and I just love a challenge. Then came the operation on my hand, so I have to confine myself to reading about it until later this week when the bandages come off and the stitches come out, so I can then (all being well) actually hold and lift my binos and scope.

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I am a complete beginner. Others have commented that the same or similar questions on a variety of topics from a variety of members are all over the site. But for me, that is part of the appeal. Over the last week or so I have been going from sub-group to sub-group (those that currently interest me anyway) and reading the posts going back years. The information I have gleaned is enormous and I just love the reading element.

Like other posters, I do not consider myself even remotely qualified to offer advice on what could be improved, and love the site as it is.

Thank you Moderators all for a wonderful job.

15 hours ago, Nigeyboy said:

Sorry to hear you have been in the war's, but good news you are on the mend. Thats the good thing about the stars and planets - they will always be there waiting for us!! Good to hear from someone from my old neck of the woods as well! I live in Derby, but hale from Wroxham!

All the best for the stitches etc coming out!!

Thank you, Tuesday cannot come soon enough. The way things are going at the moment, Tuesday will see thick clouds! But patience is a virtue, so I’m told.

On 02/04/2018 at 22:01, Swithin StCleeve said:

Back in the 90's, Astronomy Now magazine did a series of articles on constellations, one a month, with a great map, and a write-up on the constellation. They later published them all in a book called 'The Universe From Your Backyard'. It's still one of my favourite practical astronomy books, and you can pick up second hand copies for a few quid. I'd recommend it to anyone.

Just bought a copy from eBay (where else?) for £3.93.

2 hours ago, ronl said:

Hello Mike, hope the operation was a success, nothing worse than having to sit it out,

having said that, the weather has been rubbish here, you are right to target our Moon,

it gives you plenty of practise, the Lunar 100 is good fun, as you said it can take a while

to complete, hope your hand recovers soon, enjoy.

Clear Sky's.

Thank you. Dressing off and stitches out next week, but there are 2 wires running through the bones for 4 weeks after that, so have to see what happens when the stitches come out.

I have taken up this wonderful hobby in the last month, but clouds and an operation on my hand, means that I have not actually looked at the sky with anything but the naked eye thus far. The operation means that I cannot lift/hold the telescope or hold binos. However, all being well, that should change next week (with regard to holding things that is) and I intend to start with the moon for the foreseeable (pardon the pun) future and the Lunar 100 list. Given the other posts here and on the rest of the forum, I reckon that should keep me going for around a year.

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Thanks folks, that makes it clear, no pun intended. I shall cogitate (it’s perfectly legal) and have at it sans filter as soon as the bandages are off, the stitches are out and I can actually hold the scope. Many thanks one and all.

Thank you for the 2 replies, but sadly I am no more knowledgeable than before. Both johninderby and philipr have indicated their preferences, but I still have no idea of the differences and/or benefits of the filters I mentioned. Whilst none are that expensive, like most people I suspect, I really do not want to have to buy them all to find out which, if any, will be useful.

Typed very slowly with one finger of my left hand as my right hand is swathed in bandages following an operation.

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I would be grateful for an explanation of the differences/benefits between a “normal” moon filter, a ND96 filter, a variable polarising filter and a moon and sky glow neodymium filter.

many thanks

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