Canon IS 18x50 for astro?

[tico]

Hello,
Could we consider the Canon IS 18x50 as a good binocular for astronomical observation?
Greetings
tico

 

Non

[Icesheet]

I'm sure there are a few threads around. The general consensus is that it is a good binocular for astronomy, particularly if you handheld is your only option. I hve them but have only tried a couple of times but the stabilisation certainly makes a difference.

[Stu]

I’ve used 15x50IS binos for Astro and they work very well. I chose the lower power as I thought they would be easier to hold and give slightly bright images given the larger exit pupil. Any reason for going for the 18x?

[tico]

Also for birding... 

[fireballxl5]

My 15x50 IS have been great for tracking progress of the "green comet"

Edited February 21, 2023 by fireballxl5
Corrected mag of my bins

[PeterW]

The 18x50 are a pretty sizeable brick, came across one being used for birding, so don’t know what its night time performance is like. For daytime use I’d prefer a much lighter binocular and a light spotter instead as trying to combine in one ends up with hard to find things and not enough power at the same time. 
 

peter