These sleek pair of hiking trousers are water and stain-repellent and are UV protected. They have a rollup feature for natural ventilation, a drawstring closure to keep dirt at bay and come in four different styles. They are available in sizes 10-18 (Ladies’) and 32-40 (Men’s). There is enough eye-relief to allow you to observe while wearing spectacles.The objective lens caps are tethered to the screw in the adaptor bush in the hinge, so they become untethered if you mount the binoculars. The Vortex Crossfire is a good example of how modern manufacturing processes have narrowed the gap in optical quality between Porro and roof prism binoculars of similar prices. The 6.1° field of view is on a par with the Porros and flat enough that we could keep Albireo split into two components over the central 90 per cent. Celestron Nature DX 12x56They offer bright and clear views, with a wide aperture for gathering light and magnification that is excellent for stargazing and wildlife spotting.★★★★½

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The Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 binoculars are a worthy investment. Their tough, rugged, reliable build means you'll enjoy many years of stargazing, as shown in our full Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 review. A very good buy ….. highly recommended for general viewing, or as an inexpensive way to get older children into wildlife and birdwatching without giving them complete junk that would put them off the hobby for good.Whichever model you decide to go for there are plenty on the market to suit a variety of budgets, observing interests and level of skywatcher. How we test the best binoculars

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Celestron SkyMaster Pro 15x70 BinocularThese binoculars give a superb stargazing experience at a reasonable price. They won’t give you close-ups of planets or reveal the most distant galaxies, but they make up for it by providing dramatic wide-field views in a good, dark sky.★★★★½ These numbers also enable you to calculate the size of the circle of light – or ‘exit pupil’ – that emerges from the eyepieces: all youhave to do is divide theaperture by the magnification. The 7x magnification and 50mm objective lenses make the Celestron Cometron 7x50 perfect for kids (see them featured in our best binoculars for kids guide). It is a known fact that children have better night vision than adults, meaning they do not require high-end binoculars to see the same amount of light that an adult would with a more powerful pair. Indeed, we mounted the Echelon 16x70s on a parallelogram mount under a good suburban sky and found it snapped to focus.If you wear glasses, ensure that the binoculars have enough distance (‘eye relief’) from the eyepiece to your ideal eye position; 18mm or more should be fine. As you shop around for your next piece of observing kit, you’ll come across the terms BaK-4, BK-7 and K9. These refer to the formulations of glass found in the prisms of spotting scopes, binoculars and monoculars.

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The optical quality will also make a difference and you may find that there are things you can see with good-quality small binoculars like 8x42s that are beyond the capability of an entry-level 15x70. More binocular advice Some models of binocular will have their field of view printed on the barrels or somewhere close to the magnification and aperture. Given in degrees, this number tells you how wide you can see when peering through the eyepieces. The larger the number, the wider the scene. Ten degrees will allow the Big Dipper’s bowl to fit comfortably in your field of view. Which is best BaK-4, BK-7 or K9 binoculars? Meanwhile, the Roof-prism binocular boasts a “H”-shaped appearance that lends well to a smaller, and lighter-weight design. These instruments have complicated optical designs, which means that observers need to spend a substantial amount of money to own a reliable binocular of this type. Unlike the Porro, a good Roof-prism binocular isn’t ideal for those on a budget, or casual observers. What do binocular numbers mean? Observing the Mon we found lovely detail on the terminator, indicating good control of stray light.The Celestron TrailSeeker 8x42 binoculars are ideal for transitioning between different temperatures, such as moving from a warm indoor setting to the cold outdoors on a chilly night. They won't fog up due to their nitrogen purging and waterproof design, so you can use them for extended periods while observing without any issues.

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You can use these binoculars in any weather or location, thanks to their complete weather sealing. They are also fog-proof due to being nitrogen-purged. With BaK-4 prisms and multi-coated lenses, you can expect good optics that are similar to more expensive models. In principle, yes: even plastic-lensed 4x20 toy binoculars can show you astronomical objects that you otherwise couldn’t see, such as the moons of Jupiter.Thanks to the wide field of view, you'll be hard-pressed to find better than the reliable and robust Vortex 10x50 Crossfire HD for wildlife watching and occasional stargazing. The glass is identical to those used in Canon camera lenses, and it has the 'L' designation that distinguishes some of the best and most expensive lenses ever to be used with a digital sensor. You can expect sharp, bright, and stable views through these excellent binos. Touring the heavens with this pair of telescopes is like using two four-inch (100 mm) refractor telescopes with added 25x magnification as if a mad scientist had blended them using an experimental teleporter.