Why squint through a telescope with one eye, when Oberwerk binoculars allow you to enjoy the heavens with both eyes? Binocular astronomy is a fast-growing hobby, and for good reason. Start your journey under the stars right here, and begin creating memories with family and friends that last a lifetime.
Astronomy Binoculars (hand-held)
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In general, the larger the objectives, the more light is gathered, and the more you’ll see- however, the larger objectives, the heavier the binocular. Magnification should be 11x or lower- any higher and you’ll have a hard time getting a steady view. Low magnification binoculars have the advantage of a big FOV (field of view), which makes navigating the night sky easier. They provide glorious views of star clusters and nebulae, and are wonderful for exploring the Milky Way. On the other hand, don’t expect to see planets with any detail- they are very tiny objects at these magnifications. Click here for more info. |
Astronomy Binoculars (mounted)
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Any binocular over 11x that is used for astronomy really should be mounted in order to obtain a steady view. With the proper mount, there is no limit to magnification, objective size, and binocular weight. The XL Series, with their comfortable 45° viewing and inter-changeable eyepieces, are capable of very high magnification (up to 93x), and offer a view superior to a single-eyepiece telescope. |