[sheeny (Al)]

Originally Posted by Benjimuss

what do you think of the Nikon Monarch DCF 12x56?

link is http://www.bintel.com.au/Binoculars/...oductview.aspx

I would probably recommend the 8.5 x 56 instead: http://www.bintel.com.au/Binoculars/...oductview.aspx

These will have a 6.5 mm exit pupil (just less than a fully dilated (dark adjusted) eye. Much easier to hold steady, wider FOV and easier to see DSOs. These will give a gorgeous view of the Pleaides where I think the 12x will cut the view down somewhat.

Originally Posted by Benjimuss

and i could add a stand with it aswell?

http://www.bintel.com.au/Binoculars/...oductview.aspx

I wouldn't rush out and buy the mount for these. Definitely if you go to 20x80s or 25x100s, but 50 or 56 objective lens binos should be easy to handle hand held (and convenient!)

Originally Posted by Benjimuss

also who would sell these high quality star maps? just so i can go check them out and compare

i have an ipad2 with distant suns and sky safari on it can that be used aswell

Have a look here for a start:http://www.bintel.com.au/Accessories...4/catmenu.aspx

Here's Taki's Home page too. You'll find his Atlas's here:http://www.geocities.jp/toshimi_taki/

Al.