Janelle , as Astro says , hell yes grab a pair of binoculars .
I use my 8x56 all the time but if you look in 'Equipement discussions' here on IIS you will see my thread on Tiny Binos , my new 16x32mm Bushnell's , these perform very well , so yes! , grab some 7 or 10x 50mm bino's , but as said get them from a reputable astro shop and save your self some grief .
Not a camera shop as these people ( bless their hearts ) don't know the night sky like us
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Oh yea
to astronomy 101 . IIS style
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Brian.
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Originally Posted by nels
Thanks everyone! for the input, I have been having a read and think, and am now thinking I will go with an 8" Dob for a home scope, and get a pair of astronomy binoculars as a more portable option for camping and things,
do you think this is Overkill?
and if I do go with this option I am now wondering what sort of binoculars to get...........ha ha
Are they simply rated as bigger the number eg: 20 x 80 better than 10 x 50
TIA Janelle
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