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Hi Kero,
I was a bino astronomer for many years and enjoyed it immensely. I only purchased my first telescope this year, an 8 inch and was very impressed with the new world that opened up. BUT my many years as a bino astronomer were very very valuable and taught me the sky and its objects. Don't go straight into a telescope without getting a good appreciation for whats up there first. I know too many people that don't get much satisifaction from their telescopes because they just don't have the knowledge of the sky and the last thing you want your nice new shiny scope to do is sit in the garage gathering dust.
So that said, I use 15x70 binos on a tripod and a plastic outdoor chair. 15x60 will be jsut as good. You can see so much with 15 mag that you will be absolutely amazed - stuff you had no idea was there will leap right out at you. But like anything, put the time in and learn. you won't be disappointed.
Good Luck!
Rod
PS If you're going to get a telescope, wait until you have enough to buy something decent like an 8 inch minimum..
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