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Science Section => Science General Discussion => Physics & Cosmology => Topic started by: williemack on September 21, 2014, 02:50:24 PM

Title: Star gazing
Post by: williemack on September 21, 2014, 02:50:24 PM
I'm looking for a good pair of binoculars to look at the night's sky (while I travel for work).  Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Star gazing
Post by: Solitary on September 21, 2014, 04:14:33 PM
Quote from: williemack on September 21, 2014, 02:50:24 PM
I'm looking for a good pair of binoculars to look at the night's sky (while I travel for work).  Any suggestions?

I would say these because of the price and how good they are: HUMVEE HMV-B-20X80 Weather Resistant Jumbo Astronomy Binocular, 20x80, Black by Campco for Hunting

    $119.95 $85.26
Title: Re: Star gazing
Post by: AllPurposeAtheist on September 21, 2014, 05:48:57 PM
Look up on a clear night.. If you see stars you're OK. If not you're doing it wrong..
Title: Re: Star gazing
Post by: stromboli on September 21, 2014, 05:57:43 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Celestron-SkyMaster-Binoculars-Tripod-Adapter/dp/B00008Y0VN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411336567&sr=8-1&keywords=binoculars+for+stargazing

These are inexpensive and they come with a tripod adapter for viewing

15X70 gives you a good focal length and a wide field, making it easier to locate specific objects. Also they are made for stargazing.
Title: Re: Star gazing
Post by: aitm on September 21, 2014, 06:02:19 PM
I was told if the smoke was good you don't need no fancy glasses cause you can simply walk up to the planet in question.
Title: Re: Star gazing
Post by: Solitary on September 21, 2014, 06:17:55 PM
 :pidu: You can even go to Kolob with all the goddesses. I've only done that once, and took two weeks to get back.  :eek: :lol:
Title: Re: Star gazing
Post by: stromboli on September 21, 2014, 06:20:19 PM
Quote from: aitm on September 21, 2014, 06:02:19 PM
I was told if the smoke was good you don't need no fancy glasses cause you can simply walk up to the planet in question.

Don't forget the UFOs.
Title: Re: Star gazing
Post by: stromboli on September 21, 2014, 06:21:19 PM
Quote from: aitm on September 21, 2014, 06:02:19 PM
I was told if the smoke was good you don't need no fancy glasses cause you can simply walk up to the planet in question.

Yeah its them damn garments. they get in the way of everything.