The binoculars are from Andrews.
http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-section-11.htm Giant 20 X 80 TRIPLET, semi-APO binoculars, $199.00 AUD
I knew where the galaxies were before hand, some are more than a smudge (M66, M96) and some are difficult (M95, NGC 3628). I am 58, I lie on a lounge, rest my head on a reclining backrest, rest my elbows on armrests and hold the far end of the binoculars.
My lounge is here:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/a...4&d=1156281094