Great astro-binoculars - Oberwerk 11x70mm Binoculars

This was my first toe into the waters of astronomy, and are actually my preference for general stargazing. Highly portable means that I can just take them with me anywhere, point, and observe.

These can split some binaries, view Andromeda galaxy, Orion Nebula (2-3 stars of the trapezium), clusters, and also provide depth and upright images that telescopes and some spotting scopes can't.

Even though these only weigh about 3 pounds, they are still too heavy to use without a tripod. Don't get me wrong...you can look at things without a tripod, but it jiggles a lot unless you lean over your car or lie back in a lawn chair. Competitive binos this size are much heavier, so these are a great option. Also come in a higher magnification with same aperture. I chose these due to the larger exit pupil that I can take all in (good eyes).

All in all I am very pleased.


Pros: Clear Optics, Comparibly Light
Cons: Still not light enought to use without a tripod

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