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For scanning I would suggest binoculars with a wide true field of view and high relative brightness. I think good quality 8x42 or 10x50 binoculars tend to provide this. I would lean away from 10x42 and 12x50 as they magnify too much for the aperture, resulting in dimmer views. I would also avoid zoom binoculars which generally have a narrower field of view.
For example, I use a set of 10x50 binoculars with a true field of view of 6.5 degrees and relative brightness of 25. The wide field allows me to confidently navigate the sky as I can see where I am amongst the constellations. The level of brightness allows me to see the dimmer fuzzies.
I use my 10x50 binoculars on a tripod for solid views. I cannot hold them steady enough when looking high up to enjoy the experience.
I cannot recommend a brand as my humble set has noticeable chromatic aberration. However, the CA really does not bother me as I am usually using them to look at wide patches of speckled sky rather than bright individual objects.
Last edited by Pierre_C; 11-11-2024 at 07:15 PM.
Reason: Changed 'avoid' (too strong a term) to 'lean away from'.
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