what size binoculars?

[wendilla]

Would someone please give me some info on binoculars for amateur astronomy .Have been looking on e-bay 10x25 with built in digital camera. Would appreciate any information on what to buy just for basic things such as planets and stars. Thanks

[RIR]

See the bottom of this page: http://basic1.easily.co.uk/057044/04D005/teles copeguide.html

[wendilla]

Thanks for reply .I did read that earlier but don't see any mention of 10x25 and this was why I was thinking they might not be suitable.thanks again.

[RIR]

25 is too small an aperture for astronomy. The larger the objective lens, the more light you will be able to receive.

[wendilla]

ok thanks but can you suggest what size to go for.

[RIR]

I personally would go for 50mm objective lens, with a magnification of 10. To steady the viewing I would also invest in a tripod, as the higher the magnification, the narrower the field of view.

However, you could drop down to 40mm objective, and 8x magnification, though I'd still prefer to use a tripod with those.

I'd forget the itegrated digital camera, that is nothing more than a gimmick, and invest instead in a pair with good quality lenses (and a tripod mount adaptor).

[wendilla]

Thanks for your reply .Understanding it better now .