Reddit reviews BARSKA Binocular Tripod Adaptor
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Standard Adapter: The adapter fits most binoculars equipped with adapter screws, enabling them to be mounted on a tripod.Easy Attachment: Solid and sturdy, the lightweighted adaptor is suitable for outdoor activities such as bird or nature viewing.Tripod Mounting: The thread at the bottom allows you to easily attach your mounted binocular to tripods or window mounts.Sport type: Hunting
I use this tripod and pistol grip head combination for my Nikon AE 10x50 binoculars, which weigh a tiny bit more than yours, and it's very sturdy.
I'm 6'2" and it can get tall enough for me to see up to about 45º while standing without crouching, but the best part is that you can spread the legs out really wide and sit mostly underneath the tripod (in a chair of course) in order to comfortably view straight up.
It's not currently in stock from Amazon (it should return soon), but typically sells for $60-$70.
And I use this tripod adapter.
Great start on the binos. I have the same pair. Make sure you have a tripod though and I'd highly recommend upgrading the bino holder to something sturdier. For example: BARSKA Binocular Tripod Adaptor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BYH8EQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_UKfPybX5P9Z99
The adapter that comes with those binos is a bit flimsy, so it can shake a lot while you're trying to spot things. That gets quite frustrating and fast. Otherwise, if you don't have a tripod, get used to laying on your back and letting the binos rest on your upper cheek while you hold the far ends with your hands to help make it more stable.
For your first scope I'd go with something like this. http://www.ozscopes.com.au/dobsonian-telescope-skywatcher-black-diamond-collapsible-8-inch.html
Just as much aperture, but much cheaper too! That means money to put towards decent eye pieces!
Equatorial mounts are great for go-to scopes, tracking the sky, and Astrophotography. But they have a steeper learning curve for beginners. You have to balance them out, polar alignment them, carry them around in pieces, and if they aren't substantial mounts they tend to be a little shaky. If you plan on upgrading the mount to a full go-to do to Astrophotography, then you should plan on purchasing a mount that is up to the task. I.E. 1500.00 (USD) and up from there, just for the mount.
Dobsonians are so much easier to use and frankly are my preferred viewing for visual astronomy. Just aim the thing and look. You just have to track by hand, which correct me if I'm wrong but you would have to do that with the scope you selected originally. The dob I linked to will collapse for easier transport too.
At the end of the day, you want the scope that you're most likey to use. For most beginners that means something simple. Set the thing down and start watching the sky. Otherwise, you might get caught up being frustrated with balancing it and polar aligning and then the odd movements an equatorial mount will seem to make, etc.
Anyways, that's my recommendation.
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As /u/sflamel wrote -> For hand-held, <=10x magnification is recommended.
20x isn't overly high, so you can probably get away with any camera tripod.
Another alternative could be a mono-pod. 12345. Monopods are better for lower magnifications though; Also see this forum topic.
The deluxe solution is THIS of course ;-)
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In the summer, when the ground isn't cold, you can also lay down and just rest them against your head.
With these binoculars you'll going to be able to see the Gallilean moon's of Jupiter, Saturn will be a bit elongated 'dot', and of course many star clusters and a bunch of nebulae and galaxies will be visible as faint glow.
Have fun!
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Hi, I would avoid that scope if I were you, it's liable to turn you off astronomy more than pull you into it.
The most affordable worthwhile scope out there at the moment (imho) is the AWB Onesky.
If your budget doesn't amount to that much, I would recommend finding either a pair of decent 10x50 binoculars attached to a cheap tripod with a Barska Adapter
Alternatively you might be able to find a used 4 or 6" dobsonian for under $150.
The best beginners book on backyard astronomy is definitely Nightwatch, and it should be followed by the more in depth Turn Left at Orion
Hope that helps!
There are adapters to be able to mount a pair of binoculars to tripods, like this one. But I just freehand it most of the time. Leaning against my car, a tree, or lying on my back on the ground. Now if you go with something larger than 10x50 binoculars you pretty much need a tripod/monopod. But even then they are awkward to use I find unless you drop some more cash on ones built for stargazing like this one where it angles it so you don't have to strain your neck trying to look through them.
I have these as well and paid about $30 for them used. Excellent binoculars. OP I recommend getting them with the tripod you linked. The binocular adapter that comes with it isn't very good you may want to buy another one. I got this one for like $10:https://www.amazon.com/BARSKA-AF10546-Binocular-Tripod-Adaptor/dp/B000BYH8EQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1479749705&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=binocular+tripod+adapter
There's skinny ones by Celestron that are too weak and wobble in the wind. Sturdier ones like this one work great if the binoculars have room for it
Here's my setup, I used to have a spotting scope but I found I like this binocular setup more.