Times have changes, and with the advent of the chinese optical industry I can buy 25x100’s for under $500. What was once only a dream – to own a large set of binos, has become a reality, and all for the measly cost of food for a month. The choice between buying astro gear and eating food for a month is an easy one, and explains my lean physique (or at least I wish it did).
So some months ago I purchased a 22x100 from Andrews. These are very big beasts, and they need a suitably beefy mount to accommodate them. I don’t work out enough to allow me to hand hold them.
With 100mm binos, a whole new sky is opened up.
http://www.aaq.org.au/PDF_Documents/.../SkyVistas.pdf