8spokes Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 My Orion 20x80 binoculars turned up yesterday...i am a happy chappie now. I can see the Andromeda galaxy! The Orion Nebula!! And the pub looks like it's next-door ? clear skies!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky1973 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 They look a lot smaller than your old pair! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knighty2112 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Well done on the new bins. Now you can use them to work out too when you hold them up to view the night skies too! Hehe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzostar Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I got those bins to. They are awesome. Good for the old neck muscles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.h.f.wilkinson Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Congrats on those new bins! They are a great way to enjoy the sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8spokes Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 bought a tripod this morning...woke up and could not move my head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 1 hour ago, 8spokes said: bought a tripod this morning...woke up and could not move my head! lol mate nice set of bins tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8spokes Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 I just went out with them for a while...my conclusion....Mike Tyson must of owned a pair of these bins,my neck has been on fire since I got them... If that tripod doesn't turn up soon,my neck will be wider than my waist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywatcher Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 On 25/01/2017 at 07:46, 8spokes said: My Orion 20x80 binoculars turned up yesterday...i am a happy chappie now. I can see the Andromeda galaxy! The Orion Nebula!! And the pub looks like it's next-door ? clear skies!! Nice bins. I have a set of Strathspey 20x90's. The pub 10 miles away on the other side of the city looks like its next door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Hows the arm muscles?! <grin> bet the views are nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8spokes Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 11 hours ago, kev said: Hows the arm muscles?! <grin> bet the views are nice neck is killing me...waiting on my tripod and a clear sky. I've been using muscles I've not used in a while. Seeing the Andromeda galaxy and the Orion nebula for the first time was an eye opener for me. (first time with my own eyes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 1 hour ago, 8spokes said: neck is killing me...waiting on my tripod and a clear sky. I've been using muscles I've not used in a while. Seeing the Andromeda galaxy and the Orion nebula for the first time was an eye opener for me. (first time with my own eyes) how well do you see Andromeda Galaxy ? when i see it through bins i am only seeing the bright centre again my gardens not the darkest either you'l notice a diffarence using a tripod its so much more stable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8spokes Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 53 minutes ago, Stormbringer said: how well do you see Andromeda Galaxy ? when i see it through bins i am only seeing the bright centre again my gardens not the darkest either you'l notice a diffarence using a tripod its so much more stable I'm seeing the bright center and a little fuzz...it's not been too clear but still make it out...Orion seems brighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Yeh i get same mind you Orions a lot closer than Andromeda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8spokes Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 I've been trying to see the milky way too,but cloud cover is a pain... I was probably looking straight at it and thought it was fog LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Just now, 8spokes said: I've been trying to see the milky way too,but cloud cover is a pain... I was probably looking straight at it and thought it was fog LOL lol the pleides ( my spillings carp lol ) or the 7 sisters common name are worth a look through bins really quite nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8spokes Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 10 minutes ago, Stormbringer said: lol the pleides ( my spillings carp lol ) or the 7 sisters common name are worth a look through bins really quite nice yeah,I find myself there alot because Torus is quite close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Just now, 8spokes said: yeah,I find myself there alot because Torus is quite close. ahh that explains the sore neck then lol they are quite high just now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8spokes Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 Lol...just a bit 7 minutes ago, Stormbringer said: ahh that explains the sore neck then lol they are quite high just now lol...yeah,just a bit high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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