Simplicity - Back to Basics

[Hans Tucker]

Ok a bit of a brag here .. I own a few high end refractors from Astro-Physics, TEC and Takahashi along with a 10" Newtonian that I have yet to use (an impulse buy) maybe need to look at moving it on.

Recently I purchased Fujinon FMT-SX 16x70 Binoculars which I wanted to compare against the Fujinon FMT-SX 10x70 Binoculars I purchased a while back. I really had forgotten how enjoyable a good set of Binoculars can be. The ease and simplicity of just grabbing them and wandering outside along with the wide views. This has reinvigorated visual Astronomy for me. I think maybe the 16X70 offer a sweet spot for viewing with Binoculars compared to the 10X70. Sometimes you just need to get back to basics.

If I am going to stick with Binocular viewing I think maybe I need to invest in a dedicated mount.

[alan meehan]

Hans you are dead right somtimes we just get too messed up in this great hobby that we fail to see the basics that we started with in the first place i too have a big collection of scopes and mounts that nowdays i hardly use most of the gear i have ,its nice to get out and just look at the night sky ,good luck on your new path of discovery

[leon]

Absolutely agree, ;) I was always told by a very good friend of mine who owned a photography store and did professional wedding photograph to keep it simple and the results would be great.:thumbsup:

I am sure, and actually know that this rule would apply to Astronomy too. :)

There is nothing like a good pair of binoculars to scan the night sky, and one can use them any time of the day as well.

Leon:thumbsup:

[xelasnave]

I use my binos often.

I have a set of 80 mm that are great and you get a good work out using them...I have them on a pole which really helps.

Binos are the only visual I do these days.

alex