More Questions!!

[DJVege]

Hi guys,

I'm back again. I've decided to pick up some 15x 70mm bino's the next time I'm in Brisbane, so that I can start some viewing, and in August/Sept. when I move back to Brisbane, i'll pick up a 10" Dob.

Anyway, I have realised that my n00b self is confused over the term, "focuser". I thought I understood it...crayford, pnr etc... But i don't actually know what it is.

Can someone please explain? Finderscope vs. focuser?? :shrug:

Oh, also, any suggestions as to what bino to buy? I was looking at this one: http://www.astronomyonline.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=52&ProductID=788&cid=2824

Thanks!


...DJVege...

[sejanus]

well the focuser is the bit that you turn to focus the image and make it sharp. think of a camera lens.

The finder scope is a wide view "mini scope" that sits on top of the big scope. as it has a very wide view you use it to help you get the big scope in the right area.

[DJVege]

rofl! I'm an idiot. Thanks.

Any suggestions on binos??


...DJVege...

[erick]

Yep! Look through the small end! :whistle:

Sorry, couldn't resist! :ashamed:

Read up on binoculars on AOE's site:-

http://www.aoe.com.au/binocular_guide.html

and check out their product. I've bought three pairs of relatively cheap binoculars from them and am quite satisfied with them all. :)

[Ambermile]

In the size area you mentioned, have a look out for a pair of Vixen 11x80's. I managed to get a pair for some work I did a while back and they are excellent - both from a build standpoint and a lookee-through-the-holes standpoint.

Arthur

[DJVege]

Thanks for the suggestions. On the AoE page, I thought these looked aight.. http://www.aoe.com.au/aoe70hp.html. Is this any good?

And I'm yet to find info/prices on the Vixen.

Thanks.


...DJVege...

[erick]

I've no experience with these 70mm but if they are much the same as AOE's 12x60s I can tell you I'm happy with those. I'd be tempted to the 15x70s - but I just like having the magnification. Perhaps someone has direct experience. :)