Stargazing with Binoculars

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Binoculars are a wonderful instrument to get your feet wet in astronomy. But they are also an extraordinary companion to a telescope for observing the night sky. Stephen Tonkin, an author of two books on binocular astronomy shares with us all the essential information for beginners to get started on their journey in stargazing with binoculars.

Time stamps :

• 02:37 : Why should one consider stargazing with binoculars ?
• 05:21 : How do binoculars work ?
• 08:42 : How to choose binoculars for stargazing
• 11:13 : Binoculars vs Monoculars
• 13:35 : Why should I mount my binoculars for observing the night sky ?
• 14:54 : Monopods, Tripods and Parallelogram Mounts
• 17:50 : Binoculars recommended for stargazing
• 21:40 : Techniques to observe the night sky with binoculars
• 26:27 : Can I see the moon with binoculars ?
• 28:20 : Can I see the planets with binoculars ?
• 32:08 : Winter night sky through binoculars
• 40:08 : Summer night sky through binoculars

Useful links and resources :

• The Binocular Sky
• The Binocular Sky on Twitter
• The Binocular Sky on Facebook
• Discover the Night Sky through Binoculars
• Binocular Astronomy
• The Monthly Sky Guide
• Philip's Planisphere (Latitude 51.5 North)
• Stars (Collins Gem)
• Stellarium

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