Do you use binos or telescopes

Valmir · #1 27-01-2008, 04:50 PM

Which do use the most binoculars or telescopes.

Ric · #2 27-01-2008, 05:07 PM

Telescopes mainly, but I am buying a decent set of binoculars and a tripod for Kee to do her bird watching so I'll more than likely borrow them in the evenings for that lovely widefield view.

Cheers

Jarrod · #3 27-01-2008, 05:10 PM

mostly use telescopes, but i always pack my 10x50's binos when i travel.

J

CoombellKid · #4 27-01-2008, 05:35 PM

I've always used both, bino's are great to verify difficult star hops or when
you too lazy to lug the scope out and just want a quick look. Ultimately
I use the two for different purposes. Bino's for larger objects and comets
everything else is mostly telescopic.

I think an option for both would have been good.

regards,CS

Valmir · #5 27-01-2008, 05:48 PM

i use telescopes mainly but im also getting a good pair of binoculars

Matty P (Matt) · #6 27-01-2008, 05:56 PM

I always use my telescope, but the binos do come in handy when you don't feel like setting up all your equipment.

Valmir · #7 27-01-2008, 05:59 PM

true

PhilW · #8 27-01-2008, 06:04 PM

I use a binocular telescope

Valmir · #9 27-01-2008, 06:08 PM

how did you make it?

PhilW · #10 27-01-2008, 06:25 PM

- The optics are from GSO (10" F/5 mirrors)
- the scope is made from aluminium: tube, 12mm square extrusion & 0.8mm sheet, all from Bunnings.

Valmir · #11 27-01-2008, 06:31 PM

oh so you made it custom cool

Matty P (Matt) · #12 27-01-2008, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhilW

I use a binocular telescope

Awesome set up mate.

Ric · #13 27-01-2008, 08:20 PM

The best of both worlds Phil.

Cheers

leon · #14 27-01-2008, 08:23 PM

I mainly use the telescope, although I do have some Pentax Bino's i hardly ever get them out.

Leon

CoombellKid · #15 27-01-2008, 08:55 PM

Awesome scope Phil, love it.

regards,CS

edwardsdj (Doug) · #16 28-01-2008, 12:12 PM

I said telescopes. In practice I find I need both. Definately use telescopes more than binoculars though.

wavelandscott (Scott) · #17 28-01-2008, 05:51 PM

Mostly telescope...

mlcolbert · #18 28-01-2008, 07:55 PM

until the apq arrives, binoculars!

michael

abellhunter · #19 08-02-2008, 02:15 PM

Right now my telescopes are in a very dark place..... A STORAGE CONTAINER!

Untill i can find the next spot to re-build the Observatory/Retreat.(see link below) So at this moment it's the 7 X 50s; lite & easy for hand held viewing,

the 11 x 80's on the photo tripod,

and last but not least the 20 x 125's on a heavy duty fork mount.

Get Cosmic! Lance aka "abellhunter"

http://www.anzaobservatory.com

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see post #17
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=28124

Thanx again, abell

Screwdriverone (Chris) · #20 10-02-2008, 04:56 AM

Telescope, I havent got any binoculars, but am borrowing my Father in Law's ones for the kids this weekend

Chris