Tuesday, November 03, 2009

What You Need To Know About Big Binoculars

By Jake Jenkins

Did you know that there is an alternative to a telescope if you want to view the stars and planets? Big binoculars are rapidly becoming a very popular alternative to the standard telescope, but there are a few things that you need to keep in mind when you are shopping for big binoculars.

If you are purchasing binoculars for viewing the night sky, you want to keep two things in mind. The first is field of view (FOV). The second is magnification. These are important because they affect the functionality of the binoculars.

The field of view is important because you want a wide one if you will be viewing constellations or trying to mark where they are in relation to other planets and stars. Many standard binoculars will have a narrower field of view than that which is ideal for astronomy.

Magnification is also an important consideration. You may think that a high magnification level would be important for binoculars that are used to view planets, but this is not the case. Ideally, your big binoculars should have a magnification level of 12x or lower. This allows you to have a clear and steady view of the sky, also important when you are viewing and charting the stars and planets.

Big binoculars have a balance to maintain. On one hand, they want to have larger objectives. The objective is what allows the binoculars to collect light, which is essential for being able to use them to view objects. The problem is that if a pair of binoculars has a large objective, they will also be extremely heavy. This can be a problem if you are concerned about portability or are worried about dealing with unwieldy objects.

The Internet can be your best source for big binoculars. By doing your research and knowing what features you are looking for you can be certain you will find the pair that meets your needs. - 2368

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