http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/ Binocular Astronomy - Exploring the night sky using binoculars. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:13:25 GMT Eugene http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14334 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14334 Wow Barry, A 77mm filter? I have found that just hand holding a regular 1.25" ep filter in front of one eye works pretty well depending on the target. Of Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:35:19 GMT bsimon615@... http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14333 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14333 These appear similar to many others in their general price range. I cannot comment on them specifically because I have neither observed with them or remember Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:46:18 GMT rouse8849 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14332 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14332 Has anyone used the Hutech 22x80 binos with built in light pollution rejection filters? These are on the Borg site. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:33:20 GMT Ali Readh http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14331 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14331 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:19:17 GMT Pete http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14330 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14330 Frank, Be aware that these are very thorough reports by a highly regarded expert. That said, you may find a negative not be an issue with you. An example, I Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:42:18 GMT Frank Loflin http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14329 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14329 Gentlemen, Many thanks to all of you and your excellent and extremely informative responses. After reading all submissions, following links and, yes, even Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:19:35 GMT Pete http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14328 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14328 More, http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1770 http://www.cloudynights.com/item.php?item_id=1771 CS, Pete Santa Maria, California Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:29:58 GMT J. Kevin Erwin http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14326 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14326 Hello Frank, I own a pair of Nikon 10x50 Action Extremes. I highly recommend them for binocular astronomy, with a few comments: The field of view is wide, at Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:05:49 GMT Pete http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14325 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14325 The Montana 7x42 Binoculars arrived. I measured about 58mm minimum IPD. This seems confirmed by them not being suitable for my IPD (56mm). I have the RMA Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:06:47 GMT Pete http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14324 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14324 Here, Frank: http://www.cloudynights.com/documents/nikon.pdf CS, Pete Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:40:49 GMT explorertom1954 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14323 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14323 Hi Frank, In my opinion, these are excellent binoculars for the price and actually outperform some more expensive ones I own. I have owned a pair for about a Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:34:39 GMT oak_conkers http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14322 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14322 I believe these are regarded as a best buy in that particular price range,most owners report that they are very happy with them. A couple of astro dealers in Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:44:17 GMT Frank Loflin http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14321 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14321 I thoroughly enjoy this egroup. You guys really do a great job answering questions. I frequently get many of my questions answered before they are asked. I am Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:15:50 GMT Pete http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14320 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14320 Had some questions about Swift Binoculars, and OpticsPlanet was kind enought to provide the proper web site. There is a Swift site for microscopes also. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:30:33 GMT oak_conkers http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14319 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/binocularastronomy/message/14319 Hi Pete, I sent the reply at the weekend, I use Yahoo and have had some strange things happening also, checked again the IPD and on my pair they are around