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Originally Posted by yagon
They must be handholdable at 7x or 8x (I have some difficulty holding 10x still enough to enjoy). I might consider 10x.
Or should I go for a cheaper 8x42 plus a cheap 20x80?
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You preferably don't want to go as high as 10x, but you ask if you should get 20x80's
Make up ya mind!
I cannot comment on the 8x42's as I have never used them, although I do have little 10x32's and they aren't good for much except a quick scan around to locate objects.
BUT . . .
I also have a pair of Andrews 20x80 Triplets and they are FANTASTIC (thanks to Houghy).
Not easy to use hand-held, but not impossible either. Both Houghy and I have found that these particular Knockies can see not only faint Nebulas but also the EXTREMELY faint Nebula near Antares that scopes can't even see!!! Blew us away! Apart from very bright objects like the Moon and Jupiter there is almost no noticable Chromatic Abberation, the contrast is amazing, and the quality of the optics is exceptional. Especially when you consider Andrews is now selling them for only $199 !!!! Bargain.
Don't wanna go up to 10x but should you get 20x80's
That's funny!