
But compared to other binoculars we've tested, this one's optical system and lens multi-coatings offer a sharper, brighter view. The Earth's moon will appear slightly smaller when compared with 10x50 binoculars. Their marginally lower magnification also gives you a wider field of view. The TrailSeeker 8x42 from Celestron offers a slightly different view from the norm because of the amount of light their 42mm apertures collect.

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In our full Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binoculars review, we thought the binoculars struck a great balance between quality, affordability and portability - especially for skywatchers. Read our Celestron Nature DX 12x56 review.We even liked them so much, we bought ourselves a pair. Binoculars without close focus wouldn't allow for this type of use. In our Celestron Nature DX 12x56 review, we especially liked the close (10 feet) focus on these binoculars, allowing for backyard bird spotting and up-close wildlife watching. With BaK-4 prisms and multi-coated lenses, you get good optics that are comparable to those in more expensive models. The Nature DXs are nitrogen purged which also makes them fog proof. Thanks to their complete weather sealing, you can use them anywhere and in any location. Plus, those that wear eyeglasses can take advantage of the 16mm eye relief as well. The binoculars are highly affordable and adapt themselves nicely to stargazing thanks to their 12x magnification and wide 56mm objective lenses. You essentially get a mid-range pair of binoculars with a beginner price tag. The Celestron Nature DX 12x56 binoculars were created with the outdoor enthusiast in mind and are an excellent purchase if you enjoy observing wildlife, bird watching, and astronomy. Read our Nikon Monarch HG 10x42 binocular review.They aren't cheap due to their outstanding optics and quality finish, but if you can afford them, we believe they offer excellent value. That means you can move freely inside and out without missing a beat (or an observation) - especially helpful for stargazing. The secure sealing and nitrogen-purging in the binos make them completely waterproof and fog proof, so you won't have to worry when using them in bad weather. Easy to slip into an overcoat pocket or hang around the neck, we weren't phased by using these 680g binoculars for long periods, especially because the neckstrap was plush and comfortable. Because of their wide field of view and excellent inbuilt field-flattened technology, wildlife observers notably benefit from the image being sharp from edge to edge.īecause they are a roof prism design, instead of a porro prism, they have a slim profile. This is thanks to Nikon's multilayer coatings on all glass elements and the included Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements. The optics are top-quality and we found almost zero chromatic aberration.

In our Nikon Monarch HG 10x42 review, we loved these so much that we found them hard to fault. Alternatively, if you need something to photograph the night sky be sure to read our Best cameras for photos and videos or Best cameras for astrophotography pages. We've rounded up a range of the best models to suit every budget and skill level, which could come in handy with Amazon Prime day just around the corner.īut if you need something more specific check out the Best compact binoculars guide for something smaller or our Best binoculars for kids page. For this guide, we've searched through our extensive range of binocular reviews where we've tested and rated models based on their performance and real-world use, not just ranked them based on the binoculars' numbers and specifications. Some binoculars are so good for astronomy they can be a budget-friendly alternative to the Best telescopes and still provide excellent night sky views. They will also offer generous magnification to enlarge those small pinpricks of light from deep in the cosmos. The best stargazing binoculars will feature big objective lenses (the end aimed at the stars) to allow as much dim starlight as possible through to the observer's eyes. Binoculars dedicated to astronomy must have certain features.
