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Hi All,
JMB,
I get the 2 mags you have found,as I said there are many other members,more experienced,and qualified than I.
I have heard of some books that offer LIMITED advice for binocular astronomy,however have never seen a magazine devoted to it.
I would suggest 2 programs that I find very good.
1: is the "ultimate messier object log"or TUMOL,this is free,and can be found via a google search.
It shows where to find Messier objects,and what size Binoculars you need to see them.(your 11x56 should bag heaps)
2: is another free program called "starry night enthusiast",it was provided in the April edition of pc world.
I find this program extremly good,as it allows you to view the night sky from YOUR LOCATION,AS YOU WOULD SEE IT FROM ANY DIRECTION.
if you desire,you can have it display,where the Messier objects,as well as the NGC objects are as well.
Its only my personal opinion,but it is the best thing for the beginning observer,Binocular or Telescope,I have seen so far.
So the upgraded versions,(which you have to pay for),would be to my mind,even better.
Hope this helps,but as I said,there are many very experienced friendly,and helpful members on this forum,who have far greater knowledge than me,I just happen to love observing with Binoculars,because of their large fov's and quick grab and go ability.
Regards.John
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