RogerK Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 And a cloudy one as well. Recently joined this forum for the usual reasons. We are sailing people mainly but as the boat is now a ways away and we won't be down there much this year we thought it would be a good idea to develop another hobby. Obviously, a telescope and small boat won't mix but I intend to get some binoculars for stargazing on the boat. The ships ones are 7x50 which is the ideal type for picking navigational purposes. Are these going to be OK for looking at things like the moon?RegardsRoger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazel Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi Roger, welcome to SGL. Yes, the binoculars will be fine for the moon, and will also be ok for some star clusters. You will see Jupiter (as a bright disc) and probably some of it's moons (as tiny dots), so not too bad to keep you interested. It's always best to start with binoculars anyway, I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Kick Drum Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi and welcome.Binos are usually a better way to start. Less set up time and more portability means they'll definately get some use.Purchasing a telescope results in weeks of waiting due to the cloud jinx associated with buying such items.Happy scope hunting in any case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duns Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telesto Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 hi and welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian123 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hello Roger and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergeek Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker1947 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi, and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOBBY Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi Roger... & welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSuppalot Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi Roger and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmological Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi and welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi Roger and welcome to the forumClear skiesJames Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi Roger, welcome to SGL If you are going to observe from a boat you might like to try a pair of image stabilisation binoculars. They are expensive but will sort out the rocking and rolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc8neal Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Welcome, and I am also starting with a pair of 10 x 50 binoculars I had lying around. I bought a mount for them and stuck them on a photography tripod, which stopped the shakes. Then I bought a couple of books. I figure this will do me for a year or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zul Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hello and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hi Roger and welcome to SGL, the range of bins 7x50 to 10x50 are what is recommended in general, with the larger pair being more popular because of the extra magnification. I see our Science officer Mr Spock has mentioned stabilisation bins, these were reviewed in the current issue of S@N, very nice indeed if you have deep pockets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd8137 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hi Roger and welcome to the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcsheffield Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hi Roger, Welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charon Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Welcome to the forum Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxoLight Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Ahoy Roger and welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaMike Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hi Roger,Welcome to the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hi Roger,Welcome to the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hi and welcome, Roger!I started with a pair of cheap 10x42s - kept me going for a while, until I got the telescope bug after Stargazing Live . Frankly with the cloudy weather recently, I've had more use out of the bins. I keep them by the door for when there are quick breaks in the cloud... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hello Roger and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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