One ideal binocular (1 Viewer)

[Magnitude7]

I'm interested to know what experienced astronomers consider their ultimate astro-binocular and why;
(we live under bortle 5 skies with b3 close by, I don't wear glasses).

1. Your choice for the best hand held binocular available for astronomy?

2. Adding a second, the best large & heavy binocular used on a mount?

I have no idea how to answer #2, since I only use binoculars hand-held.

But to answer #1, from what I've tried, my choice for just ONE handheld, would be the Zeiss SFL 10x40.

If I could have TWO handheld, my choices would be the Zeiss SFL 8x30, and the Zeiss Image Stabilized 20x60.

 

[Magnitude7]

Perfect 1-2 combo under the stars...

 

[GrumpyBuzzard]

Wow I'm jealous of the 20 x 60s. Definite goal for me.

 

[Magnitude7]

Wow I'm jealous of the 20 x 60s. Definite goal for me.

I look at it as an excessive luxury. I made the purchase during an emotional moment.

In retrospect, the Canon I.S. is a more sensible buy.

 

[GrumpyBuzzard]

The Canon is really superb but currently trying to offload as I'd like a high quality 7x.

Gladly swap for the Zeiss 20x 60 😬

 

[tenex]

Wow I'm jealous of the 20 x 60s. Definite goal for me.

Half price

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[Scott98]

Half price

Zeiss 20x60 Image Stabilizing Like New Condition B Binoculars 526000-0000-000

FREE SHIPPING on Zeiss 20x60 Image Stabilizing Like New Condition B Binoculars 526000-0000-000

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they're "like new" but "condition B"....shouldn't they be "condition A" if they're "like new"