About to buy binos

[programmer]

Originally Posted by erick

Surely the mount should not cost extra to ship (I've had this before - not sure how to buy multiple items using their on-line system).

I suggest you order by email, get them to give you a cost then their bank account for EFT'ing the funds across - anyway, email will sort out how to do it.

It's ok, I worked it out. Eric please check your PM

[programmer]

All done.. have ordered the 10x50HR/HG's from AOE. (They are also waterproof like the WP's).

Will pick up a mount locally at some stage.

Thanks for all the help! I'll report back on how I find them. Now for a few days' waiting. I hate waiting...

[erick (Eric)]

Originally Posted by programmer

All done.. have ordered......

Better ignore my PM then

[bloodhound31]

Originally Posted by programmer

Must admit, I had to go and look this up (IIS naturally.. http://www.iceinspace.com.au/index.p...63,383,0,0,1,0)

Sure does look impressive! Is this the kind of thing you mean? Will surely let you know if and when... but for now they will be a 'grab and go' tool.

Yep, thats one of them. I can make them as light or heavy duty as you like though. That one is pretty bulky. I can also make them to fit your tripod.

let me know.

Cheers,

Baz.

[CoombellKid]

Originally Posted by erick

I don't think you'll be happy. They don't mention astro use in the blurb. If they don't do that, then you can be pretty sure they are not recommended for that work - any slight chance they could be and the advertising would surely be saying it!

Actually, you can pretty well gennerally tell if a pair of bino's will be any
good for astronomy. Have a look at the front lenses. If they're red avoid
them if they are green they will probably be ok.

regards,CS

[programmer]

Originally Posted by CoombellKid

Actually, you can pretty well gennerally tell if a pair of bino's will be any
good for astronomy. Have a look at the front lenses. If they're red avoid
them if they are green they will probably be ok.

regards,CS

Yep, was wondering about that. I gather that's some sort of benefit for daylight/terrestrial use. Anyway I'm sure this pair will be far better than anything I've used before, for less than I thought I'd have to fork out!

[CoombellKid]

Originally Posted by programmer

Yep, was wondering about that. I gather that's some sort of benefit for daylight/terrestrial use. Anyway I'm sure this pair will be far better than anything I've used before, for less than I thought I'd have to fork out!

I had a set of 30x60's which had ruby coloured objectives. Although I thought
they were pretty good astro-wise. I remember at the time someone told me
the ruby coloured coatings are to stop solar glare during use in the day, and
something about colour correction. I forget now as it was a few years ago. I
have a pair of Andrews 20x80 tripplets for $199.00 which IMO are great
bang for the buck. If you only got a couple of hundred to spend they are well
worth it, but need a mount.

regards,CS

[programmer]

Originally Posted by CoombellKid

I had a set of 30x60's which had ruby coloured objectives. Although I thought
they were pretty good astro-wise. I remember at the time someone told me
the ruby coloured coatings are to stop solar glare during use in the day, and
something about colour correction. I forget now as it was a few years ago. I
have a pair of Andrews 20x80 tripplets for $199.00 which IMO are great
bang for the buck. If you only got a couple of hundred to spend they are well
worth it, but need a mount.

regards,CS

20x80!sounds like a bargain alright. I'm sure I'll get a higher powered pair down the track. 30x60's must be awesome as well.

[programmer]

A big for AOE with my binos arriving yesterday as promised! The clouds even parted for a few seconds last night and I got a view of the Moon, and Orion looked quite nice too, just before my neighbour turned on both his outside lights .

I like the aesthetics, and the 'rubberised' feel of them, and they don't feel too heavy (950 grams) for short periods. A reasonable 'take away' substitute for the 10" dob I can't take with us to S.A...

Thanks all for the guidance.

[erick (Eric)]

Good news! Hope you enjoy them and they do what you wanted.

to AOE!

[saberscorpx]

Congrats on the new glass, and happy hunting.


SJS