Are These Binoculars Good for Astronomy?
Info:
MEADE BRESSER 7X50 BINOCULARS
Technical data and equipment
Model name Prismatic 10×50
BK-7 prisms
Magnification 7x
Remuneration of the fully coated optics
Lens diameter 50 mm
Intensity 25
Twilight factor 22.36
Field of view at 1000m distance 96 m
Dimensions 195x190x62 mm
Total weight (without package) 780 g
Tripod mount included
Other close range from (m): 5s
THere all right you won’t see galaxy’s and plani’s but you wil see the moon very interestingly, but you don’t need anything for astronomy as long as you have the syars it’s perfect, enjoy!
No they’re only a x7 magnification, best suited for bird watching.
They will be good for astronomy, but 10×50 would be a bit better, in my experience with both.
They would be just fine. 10×50′s in my opinion seem to be a bit shaky, free handed anyway. Using the 7×50′s freehanded would have a more stable image.
Get the celestron model they have on walmart.com in the clearance section for 50 bucks.
If you’re seriously considering using binoculars for astronomy purposes, the Meade you mention won’t do the job. Ideally, you’d want something in the range of a 20×80. Below is a link to a good article on purchasing astronomy binoculars.