h y un Dobson 12" de la misma marca. Con respecto a los binoculares, elegí a Oberwerk por todas las referencias que vi durante años, y estoy muy satisfecho con la elección; el 20x80 De luxe es un excelente instrumento, mejor de lo que esperaba, da unas imágenes del cielo nocturno espectaculares, muy buen contraste y color, un campo bastante plano, y el cromatismo es más leve de lo que pensé; llegaron perfectamente colimados y las personas que lo utilizaron no tuvieron problemas pata fusionar imágenes; tengo un 15x70 y un 20x80 LW de otra marca, y, aunque los aprecio mucho y los uso con frecuencia, debo decir que son muy inferiores en todo aspecto a los Oberwerk. El otro binocular que se compró es el 20x65 ED, que está mejor corregido opticamente, pero aún no lo utilicé mucho, porque me gusta el brillo adiciónal, la comodidad y la facilidad para abarcar todo el campo de visión de 20x80 De luxe. Los dos trípodes que soportan ambos binoculares son la serie 5000, robusto y firmes; tengo un pequeño problema con uno de los cabezales, pero como soy práctico en estos temas seguramente lo solucionaré por mi cuenta. Recomiendo a Oberwerk? Sin duda, mi experiencia de años en equipos astronómico me enseñó que siempre se pueden presentar inconvenientes, pero también importa mucho la disposición a solucionar problemas y respaldar el producto que se ofrece. *Translation provided by Google Translate* I selected two Oberwerk binoculars for the installation of a new observatory in Argentina, geared towards tourism. Two telescopes were also acquired: a Celestron C14 with a Skywatcher EQ8RH mount and a 12" Dobsonian from the same brand. Regarding the binoculars, I chose Oberwerk based on all the reviews I'd seen over the years, and I'm very satisfied with my choice. The 20x80 Deluxe is an excellent instrument, better than I expected. It provides spectacular images of the night sky, with very good contrast and color, a fairly flat field, and less chromatic aberration than I anticipated. They arrived perfectly collimated, and those who used them had no problems fusing the images. I have a 15x70 and a 20x80 LW from another brand, and although I appreciate them greatly and use them frequently, I must say they are far inferior to the Oberwerk binoculars in every aspect. The other binocular I bought is the 20x65 ED, which is optically better corrected, but I haven't used it much yet because I prefer the added brightness, comfort, and ease of covering the entire field of view of the 20x80 Deluxe. The two tripods supporting both binoculars are the 5000 series, robust and sturdy. I have a minor issue with one of the heads, but since I'm handy with these things, I'm sure I'll fix it myself. Would I recommend Oberwerk? Absolutely. My years of experience with astronomical equipment have taught me that problems can always arise, but the willingness to solve problems and stand behind the product is also crucial.
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ng where I need to reach out a ways such as at the shore, or overlooking wetlands. I can hand-hold for a short while but they shine on a tripod and the optics are wonderful. Kevin was very helpful when I called for some information and he signed off on the checklist including collimation, that was included with the binoculars. I highly recommend Oberwerk!
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gle 7x50 Orion Scenix and tripod mounted 15x70 Celestron Skymaster binoculars. 10x50s seemed to me to be an ideal minimal stargazing companion. Being a rather “thrifty” fellow, I wanted a tough, good value binocular that wouldn’t break the bank. I did a ton of research and decided on the Oberwerk 10x50 Explore Binocular. When my wife asked me for Christmas gift ideas back in early November, these binos immediately sprang to mind. She asked me to go ahead and order them to ensure getting the correct ones, but I wouldn’t be allowed to touch them until I opened them at our family Christmas celebration. Hmmm. Not known for my patience, it was not going to be easy. I found a good deal online at B &H Photo (an authorized Oberwerk dealer). They offered free shipping and threw in an Oberwerk binocular harness at no extra charge. I placed my order and they arrived quickly. Now for the hard part, I had to wait to play with and test my new toy. Due to family scheduling conflicts, our Christmas celebration would have to take place on the evening of December 17. We shared a wonderful evening together and opened our gifts. As soon as I opened the box containing my new binocular, clouds and rain leaked out and I couldn’t even see the sky until the night of December 19th. Even then the atmosphere was filled with clouds and occasional brief “sucker holes”. In spite of this, I made the most of the situation between 19:30 and 19:50. I observed 14 astronomical objects (see observation list below). Not bad for a 20-minute window. My 10x50 binos were perfect for quickly moving from target to target as breaks appeared in the moving clouds. After 1/3 hour of bliss, the sky became totally socked in and I had to call it quits. Observation List, 12/19/25, 19:30-19:50 (B3-4, EXC/5 with many moving scattered clouds): 1. Jupiter with 3 moons - Nice clear planetary disk with no detail and 3 sharp moons visible 2. Castor Multiple Star System- Easy split of the two brightest components (A and B) 3. NGC869 & 884 Perseus Double Star Cluster – “Diamonds on Velvet” 4. C41 Hyades Star Cluster – This cluster comes alive with stars in a binocular 5. M45 Pleiades Star Cluster – Beautiful with just detectable hazy nebulosity 6. Stock 23 Pazmino’s Star Cluster – Nice cluster used to star hop to Kemble’s Cascade 7. Kemble’s Cascade Asterism – My favorite binocular object ending with NGC1502 8. NGC1502 Golden Harp Star Cluster – Tiny, hazy and cute star cluster in Camelopardalis 9. M38 Starfish Star Cluster – Medium size cluster in Auriga 10. M36 Pinwheel Star Cluster – Another nice medium size cluster in Auriga 11. M37 Star Cluster – Brightest of the star clusters in Auriga 12. M35 Shoe-Buckle Star Cluster – Nice cluster in Gemini 13. M42 Great Orion Nebula – Looked great with two Trapezium stars visible 14. M43 De Marian’s Nebula – Orion Nebula’s companion Oberwerk 10x50 Explore Binocular Review: In my opinion, the Oberwerk 10x50 binocular is an exceptional value. For $139.95 you get a sturdy, well-made optic that has perfect collimation, fit and finish. At 2.25 lbs., they aren’t too heavy for long handheld sessions. In spite of using standard optical glass instead of fancy and expensive ED glass, the view offered has minimal color fringing (CA) on high contrast objects. The lenses are fully broad band multi coated and offer up a bright, high contrast view. The actual field of view is 6 degrees. That’s not the widest in its class but is more than adequate. These binos are waterproof and nitrogen charged. The 18mm of eye relief is perfect for folks like me that have to observe with glasses. The twist adjustable eye cups are a very nice touch. Exit pupil is a 5mm which is just right for us older observers. The focuser and diopter adjustments are the perfect degree of stiffness. They are smooth to adjust without being easily bumped out of adjustment. I really like the way the objective lens caps are attached to the tripod mount adaptor cover. It makes it almost impossible to lose the little buggers. Oberwerk binoculars come with a “5 years after purchase” Limited Warranty. Kevin Busarow, the owner of Oberwerk, was super helpful with any questions that I had. I am very satisfied with this binocular. Buy with confidence!
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e a professional tool instead of a toy. This monopod works amazing with my 7x50 binoculars for astronomy. I can do my viewing standing or sitting. I found it much easier to look closer to zenith with this than my small tripod. They shipped it incredibly fast as well. I will be buying from this company again. I am thoroughly impressed, I can only imagine what their parallelogram mount is like. I am so glad I did not rely on the big online retailer and opted for Oberwerk as they seem to know a thing or two about this gear. Thank You!
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