[trader10]

Hi everyone,

Yes, and we learn a lot everyday.... First of all, I would like to thank all of you for your replies and taking your time in help me.
I'm an absolutely newbie here but, have a lot of intusiasm.

So cheers "coldspace, erick, Karlsson, Glenhuon and chris lewis"

Well, as suggested here by Erick, the AOE website is pretty good, they even have sections to educate you....I had a look at this website before and found very interesting..... below are few of the websites that I've been looking thru:

http://www.stargazing.net/david/binoculars/index.html

http://www.go-astronomy.com/articles...cs-viewing.htm

http://www.opticsplanet.com/msgboard/about8331.html

http://www.aoe.com.au/about_our_binoculars.html

http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=81

http://www.yorkoptical.com.au/Produc...st,ProductName

http://www.binocular.com.au/Home/tab...st,ProductName

http://www.observers.org/beginner/j.r.f.binocular.html

http://www.astronomics.com/main/cate...FED4PV4/Page/1

http://www.astromelb.i.net.au/

I'm fully aware that the rules of quality applies and I could be just getting what I'm prepared to pay for.

I wasn't aware of what Erick alerted me: " designed to reduce glare for daytime viewing. They reportedly just reduce the light collected in astronomical situations. You should be look for FMC only - fully multi-coated on all surfaces. They often have a green appearance at the field lens." and that makes a lot of sense cheers mate...


I've got already a Bushnell 7x50 field 6.5' 114m/1000m Fully Coated optics.
It gives me a pretty clear view specially in the Sydney Harbour and I even had used it to watch the eclipse last August.

I also admit that I've read an article indicating that if you want a good Astronomical binoculars to stay away from compact and zoom types.

The real reason behind trying to find out about the Skyline 18-52x80 mm is that my friend is leaving US on Friday the 22nd and she can get the Skyline at a incredible discounted price...even better than shown at any american or asian websites....It's sort of a "deal" she's got it....
So, I've been searching to find out how good they are and if it's worth it....I will tell her to buy it for me....

Maybe I will use it as terrestrial and very amateurish for astronomy, and by researching and learning more, I will save more money and buy a decent piece....by that stage I might even decide to buy a telescope instead....

So, to recap.... I've learned that these pair is NOT a binoculars for Astronomy usage and that it could be rubbish as for such a cheap price..... website showing it for USD$59.97 - AUD$65.80 . She can get it for USD$35.00 !!! - AUD$ 38.40.... gosh...... not even 40 bucks !

Something is saying to me just to give it a go.....hummmmm

Bad move ? but it's only $38.40 !!!!

cheers and thanks again all

T10