You say the Skymasters are cheap and nasty, which they may well be relative to the $1,000+ one can spend on high end binoculars.
Can anyone recommend a "good value" large binoculars as an alternative, if not the Celestrons?
I'm a student, my budget is tiny. I'd get my 8" f6 Newtonian with Parkes Optical mirrors realuminised but I can't afford it, large binoculars (and a planned wooden DIY parallellogram mount) are my re-entry point into the hobby...
Alternatively, I'd put a "wanted" ad in the classifieds for a 2nd hand 70-80mm binoculars at a reasonable price, but I have only just joined this forum and I'm barred from doing so for some time.
