help with binoculars please

[Lemony]

Hi,

Well, Ive now given up my telescope as a lost cause, all I seem to see is a blurry haze, I know that living within about 25-30 miles of london dont help, but I did think i would see something,,, anyway enough of my moaning, Ive now decided to but a pair of binoculars, and then if I do drive out to somewhere alot darker they will be alot easier to transport, so, ive done a lil bit of research and found 3 pairs all pretty cheapish, so would like some advice what pair would be best suited to where I live ( near London ).

1..Celestron Skymaster 15 x70

2.. Revelation 15 x 70

3.. Meade 10 x 50

any help or suggestions would be great

thanks,

Joanne

[NGC 1502]

The 10 x 50s would be easier to hand hold for longer, and are ideal for learning

the sky. Many folk do hand hold the very popular 15 x 70s, but unless you have

strong & steady hands they do work best on a tripod, especially for extended use.

Dont know if you are just starting in astronomy ? If so I'd get 10 x 50s, a basic

star map or planisphere and learn the constellations with naked eye & binos.

Best regards, Ed.

[Chris H]

What scope have you got?

With regard to the bins I got given a pair of the Meade 10 x 50 and they were not the best. From what I've read on the forum I'd go for the Celestron 15 x 70 they get very good reviews.

[astroimpulse]

Why have you started this thread when you got two replies in the exact same thread posted an hour earlier? lol

http://stargazerslounge.com/equipment-help/119963-help-binoculars-please.html

[Moonshane]

I think the Celestron 15x70s must be very good for the price as a lot of people with excellent optics say they are.

Chris is on a good track too though as with almost any scope and anywhere you should get nice views of the moon, planets (several) and a large number of double stars and other goodies.

[Doug]

Hi Joanne

First Light Optics have 15x70 reduced so get in quick

Clear skies

Doug

Essex