[BarneyMaroon (Tony)]

I have small Nikon zoom binos (8-? x 42 I think). I know people talk about binoculars for astronomy. but I don't get it. For casual looking you go... there's that, and there's that, but they shake so it's hard to stay on one spot (and linger and ponder). It's hard to get the kids to see what you are seeing (just UP there.. see!).

I could put big binos on a camera tripod I guess, but then more mag limited.
I also don't fundamentally understand why two eyes are better than one for space. Do you perceive depth?

I have never had a wow experience with binoculars (unless it was watching Bevan crack a four or two at the one-dayers), but I have never used a great pair either.

Happy to learn.

I like the look of the dob on a tripod (but no daytime ability right?)