Would tempt anyone to seriously invest in binoculars!

[Stargazer_00]

Just saw these on FLO. Made me want to buy a pair instantly!

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/vixen-binoculars/vixen-bt81s-a-binocular-telescope.html

Something about the white scope look of Vixens makes them look like something you'd expect to see on a space station.  These look awesome and I bet they are fantastic to use and look through.

Anyone planning on getting a pair?

[crashtestdummy]

But for that price you can buy a 16" dob!!!!!!!

[Damo636]

A lovely instrument indeed Graham, but not without issues....

http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/5037321/page/0/view/collapsed/sb/5/o/all/fpart/all/vc/1

[SteveNickolls]

Thanks for this Stargazer_00 and Damo636 for the cautionary link. Observation binoculars were something I was seriously looking into about a year ago but my research, replies from vendors and instincts ultimately led me not to purchase any of the products that I could then afford. I must admit I wasn't aware of this optical issue with the equipment so thanks for that. Instead I rethought my needs and purchased some Helios Apollo 15x70's instead. This saved me a lot of money and the 15x70's have been an absolute pleasure to use. I hope I never miss what I might have had with these larger binoculars but I'm left feeling concerned that other people aren't disappointed if they buy this gear.

Cheers,

Steve