colonelfrog Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hi all,I am new to this site and would like some general advice on what to look at. I have been using a pair of my dads old binoculars for a while now and was thinknig of buying some better ones. The Celestron Skymasters seem to have some good reviews. Does anyone here have an opinion or any suggestions?Also, I would like to get some advice on what is best to look at with binoculars at this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hello Colonelfrog and welcome to SGL!! What sort of budget are you considering? Folk on this forum are really good at spending other peoples money!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talitha Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hi from Wisconsin, and welcome to the group. There's a downloadable binocular atlas available here. For info of all sorts, try our Binocular Forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hi Colonel and welcome to SGL I have the Celestron 15x70's (currently on offer from FLO). They're very nice but you'd need to keep your elbows propped up and neck craned upwards which is quite uncomfortable over long periods. An adaptor and camera mount is a good idea for them due to the weight. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hi Colonelfrog and welcome to the forum.Clear skies James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just looking Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hi Colonel welcome from me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan of Borg Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hello and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 A warm welcome Colonel to SGL.JohnH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezza123 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hey Welcome from me :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malx Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Have a hello and welcome from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark7331 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hi Colonel and welcome to SGL from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carastro Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Also, I would like to get some advice on what is best to look at with binoculars at this time of year. Jupiter is very prominent at the moment, if you have decent binoculars on a stand you should be able to see the Moons as well.The Moon of course and the Orion nebula is up in the early hours and will be visible at a more reasonable time by the end of the year.Pleiades. You can just about see Andromeda throught binos.Not sure what else, but I am sure others can tell you. Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayGil Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hello & welcome to the Forum.I use binoculars all the time, for spotting objects before I train the scope on them, and Love the binocular view of M31 Andromeda galaxy, wide field shows it best! and also star cluster, love star clusters in the binocular FOV (field of view).Take your time and learn the sky, you won't regret it, and choose 1 new object to find every time you go out, even if it's a planet.As stated earlier though, binoculars are sometimes difficult to hold for long periods of time, so in the future you may need to look at mounts.Welcome and above all have Fun, remember it's a hobby! Enjoy it.Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hi and welcome from too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hi Colonelfrog,A very warm welcome to SGL, Talitha has already mentioned the program TUBA, which is well worth downloading for binoculars, hope you enjoy the forum.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaviermarch Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hello and welcome to the forum Colonel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ags Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Get to a dark site on a moonless night and look at the Andromeda galaxy. Also the Double Cluster nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillc Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hello Colonel and a warm welcome to SGL.phillc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 hi welcome to sgl from bedfordshire celestron 15x70 bet my vote as well just the right size!point them straight up at cygnus, it blow your mind so many stars in that part of the sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Bob Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Welcome to SGL from Essex. A tripod mount will make viewing far more comfortable and if you a are DIY bod, then a pantograph is even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrin6 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Hello Colonel,Depending on what size or quality binos you have you could look for:-The North america nebula and the adjoining pelican nebula in Cygnus the swan, if your sky is reasonably uncontaminated by light pollution. I saw them from Snodonia last year with my 15 X 70's. (Large but faint) Also:-Albireo, the lovely double in Cygnus (Try to estimate the colours)M27 (the dumbell neb.) in Vulpecula, (pretty easy to see)M57 the ring nebula in Lyra, (small and fairly faint)You could look for Uranus near Jupiter (fairly bright & greenish-blue)Checkout different star colours, you could look at the yellow supergiant Deneb in Cygnus, Aldeberan - a red giant in Taurus or the garnet star in Cassiopeia. Lovely bluish-white (& relatively young & nearby) Vega in Lyra.Checkout variable stars and track their change in brightness by comparing them to other stars near them of known brightness & writing the estimations down. E.g. Algol in Perseus Of course it helps to have a good map, others should be able to recommend some plus you could download the free stellarium.Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Hello colonelfrog welcome to sgl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonelfrog Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 Wow, thanks guys for a really warm welcome. There is lots here to be considering. I think I may go with a pair of Celstrons as they are pretty cheap and most people seem to like them.Wobbly Bob. Whats a pantograph by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Wow, thanks guys for a really warm welcome. There is lots here to be considering. I think I may go with a pair of Celstrons as they are pretty cheap and most people seem to like them.Wobbly Bob. Whats a pantograph by the way?FLO has got 15x70 on offer at the moment Celestrona proper bargain !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick1948 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Welcome to SGL from me in Sheffield......I rather think it's all been said, so...clear skies to you mon ami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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