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Binoculars

Binoculars are the most-used and least-appreciated instrument in astronomy. They set up in seconds, show the Andromeda Galaxy, the Double Cluster and the Milky Way star fields better than most telescopes, and are genuinely useful in daylight. David Astro stocks binoculars in Canada, from compact 8x42 roof prisms to 100 mm astronomical giants, shipped domestically.

Specification here is straightforward once you know what the numbers mean, and we are happy to explain the trade-offs before you buy rather than after. Tell us how you plan to use them and how you will hold them.

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Explore Scientific G600 ED Series 10x42 Binoculars
CA$490.00 - CA$490.00
CA$490.00
CA$490.00 - CA$490.00
CA$490.00

Explore Scientific G600 ED Series 10x42 Binoculars

ES-21043

10x Magnification & 42mm Aperture Premium Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass Waterproof and Nitrogen-Purged Chassis 16.1mm Eye Relief with Twist-...

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CA$490.00 - CA$490.00
CA$490.00
CA$490.00 - CA$490.00
CA$490.00
Explore Scientific G600 ED Series 8x42 Binoculars
CA$490.00 - CA$490.00
CA$490.00
CA$490.00 - CA$490.00
CA$490.00

Explore Scientific G600 ED Series 8x42 Binoculars

ES-20843

8x magnification and 42mm ED glass objectives 372 ft field of view at 1,000 yards 17.3mm eye relief for comfortable viewing with or without glasse...

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CA$490.00 - CA$490.00
CA$490.00
CA$490.00 - CA$490.00
CA$490.00
Explore Scientific G600 ED Series 8x56 Binoculars
CA$560.00 - CA$560.00
CA$560.00
CA$560.00 - CA$560.00
CA$560.00

Explore Scientific G600 ED Series 8x56 Binoculars

ES-20856

Large Aperture for Low-Light Viewing Premium ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass Dielectric and Phase-Correction Prism Coatings Waterproof and Nitroge...

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CA$560.00 - CA$560.00
CA$560.00
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CA$560.00
CA$99.00 - CA$99.00
CA$99.00
CA$99.00 - CA$99.00
CA$99.00

Seestar 8 x 24mm Binoculars

SS-BINOCULARS-8X24
9 in stock

CA$99.00 - CA$99.00
CA$99.00
CA$99.00 - CA$99.00
CA$99.00
SVBONY SA202 10x42 FMC Binoculars for Bird Watching & Nature View
CA$39.00 - CA$39.00
CA$39.00
CA$39.00 - CA$39.00
CA$39.00

SVBONY SA202 10x42 FMC Binoculars

SV-F9374A

10x Magnification 42mm Objective Lens Diameter Fully Multi-Coated (FMC) Lenses 5.6° Field Of View (294ft/1000yds) IPX4 Water Resistance Weighs 531...

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CA$39.00 - CA$39.00
CA$39.00
CA$39.00 - CA$39.00
CA$39.00
SVBONY SA203 12x50 Binocular with IPX7 Waterproof and Bak-4 Prism
CA$123.00 - CA$123.00
CA$123.00
CA$123.00 - CA$123.00
CA$123.00

SVBONY SA203 12x50 Waterproof BAK-4 Binoculars

SV-F9378G

12x Magnification & 50mm Objective Lenses IPX7 Waterproof (Submersible to 1.0m for 30 min) Fully Multi-Coated H-BaK4 Roof Prisms 16mm Eye Reli...

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CA$123.00 - CA$123.00
CA$123.00
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CA$123.00
Svbony SA205 10x42ED Binoculars Flat Field IP67 Waterproof Birding
CA$271.00 - CA$271.00
CA$271.00
CA$271.00 - CA$271.00
CA$271.00

SVBONY SA205 10x42 ED Flat-Field Binoculars

SV-F9389B

10x Magnification 42mm Objective Lenses Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass Flat-Field Optical Design IP67 Waterproof and Fogproof Magnesium Alloy Cha...

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CA$271.00 - CA$271.00
CA$271.00
CA$271.00 - CA$271.00
CA$271.00
SVBONY SA205 8x42 ED Flat-Field Binoculars
SVBONY SA205 8x42 ED Flat-Field Binoculars
CA$260.00 - CA$260.00
CA$260.00
CA$260.00 - CA$260.00
CA$260.00

SVBONY SA205 8x42 ED Flat-Field Binoculars

SV-F9389A

Flat-Field Optical Design Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass Click-Stop Diopter Adjustment Weather-Resistant Rubber Armor Twist-Up Eyecups for Eyegla...

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CA$260.00 - CA$260.00
CA$260.00
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CA$260.00
Svbony SA206 Digital Infrared Binoculars
CA$70.00 - CA$70.00
CA$70.00
CA$70.00 - CA$70.00
CA$70.00

SVBONY SA206 Digital Night Vision Infrared Binoculars - Black

SV-F9394A

Captures 4K video and 36MP still photos 8x maximum digital magnification 25mm objective lenses 7-level 850nm infrared illuminator for total darkne...

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CA$70.00 - CA$70.00
CA$70.00
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CA$70.00
Svbony SA208 8x42 ED Binoculars with 16MP Photo & Video
CA$448.00 - CA$448.00
CA$448.00
CA$448.00 - CA$448.00
CA$448.00

SVBONY SA208 8x42 Integrated ED Binoculars with 16MP Photo and Video

SV-W9300A

8x magnification and 42mm ED objective lenses Captures 16M still photos and 1440P video 7.2° angular field of view Connects via Wi-Fi to 3 mobile ...

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CA$448.00 - CA$448.00
CA$448.00
CA$448.00 - CA$448.00
CA$448.00
SVBONY SV10 8x25 Porro Compact Binoculars
SVBONY SV10 8x25 Porro Compact Binoculars
CA$27.00 - CA$27.00
CA$27.00
CA$27.00 - CA$27.00
CA$27.00

SVBONY SV10 8x25 Porro Compact Binoculars

SV-F9323A

8x magnification and 25mm objective lenses Fixed-Focus system for instant viewing Wide 126m field of view at 1000m Extremely lightweight at just 2...

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CA$27.00 - CA$27.00
CA$27.00
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CA$27.00
Svbony SV202 10x42ED Binoculars
CA$178.00 - CA$178.00
CA$178.00
CA$178.00 - CA$178.00
CA$178.00

SVBONY SV202 10x42 ED Binoculars

SV-F9351B

10x Magnification 42mm Objective Lenses Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass Fully Multi-Coated Optics IPX7 Waterproof & Nitrogen Purged Descrip...

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CA$178.00 - CA$178.00
CA$178.00
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CA$178.00
Svbony SV202 10x50ED Binoculars
CA$208.00 - CA$208.00
CA$208.00
CA$208.00 - CA$208.00
CA$208.00

SVBONY SV202 10x50 ED Binoculars

SV-F9351C

10x Magnification 50mm Objective Lenses Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass High-Contrast Bak4 Prisms Waterproof and Fog-proof Construction Descrip...

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CA$208.00 - CA$208.00
CA$208.00
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CA$208.00
SVBONY SV202 8x32 ED Binoculars
CA$145.00 - CA$145.00
CA$145.00
CA$145.00 - CA$145.00
CA$145.00

SVBONY SV202 8x32 ED Binoculars

SV-F9351A

8x Magnification 32mm Objective Lenses Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass High-Grade Bak4 Prisms Waterproof & Fog-proof Construction Descripti...

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CA$145.00 - CA$145.00
CA$145.00
CA$145.00 - CA$145.00
CA$145.00
SVBONY SV202 8x42 ED Binoculars
SVBONY SV202 8x42 ED Binoculars
CA$186.00 - CA$186.00
CA$186.00
CA$186.00 - CA$186.00
CA$186.00

SVBONY SV202 8x42 ED Binoculars

SV-F9351D

8x Magnification 42mm Objective with ED Glass 7.5° Wide Field of View IPX7 Waterproof and Fog-Proof 17.5mm Long Eye Relief Description FAQ Spec...

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CA$186.00 - CA$186.00
CA$186.00
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CA$186.00
SVBONY SV202 Upgraded ED Roof Prism Binoculars
CA$133.00 - CA$133.00
CA$133.00
CA$133.00 - CA$133.00
CA$133.00

SVBONY SV202 Upgraded 8x32 Wide-Angle ED Binoculars

SV-W9310A

Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass Fully Multi-Coated (FMC) Optics High-Reflectivity BaK-4 Prisms Waterproof and Fog-Proof Construction Lightweight, ...

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CA$133.00 - CA$133.00
CA$133.00
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CA$133.00
SVBONY SV206 10x50 Porro Binocular
CA$75.00 - CA$75.00
CA$75.00
CA$75.00 - CA$75.00
CA$75.00

SVBONY SV206 10x50 Porro Binoculars

SV-F9364A

10x magnification and 50mm objective lenses Porro prism design with H-BaK4 prism glass Exceptional 23mm of eye relief for eyeglass wearers 6.8° wi...

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CA$75.00 - CA$75.00
CA$75.00
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CA$75.00
SVBONY SV27 7x50 Military Porro Binoculars for Marine & Nautical Use
CA$107.00 - CA$107.00
CA$107.00
CA$107.00 - CA$107.00
CA$107.00

SVBONY SV27 7x50 Military Porro Binoculars

SV-F9307G

7x Magnification with 50mm Objective Lenses Bright 7mm Exit Pupil for Low-Light Viewing Extra-Long 24mm Eye Relief for Eyeglass Wearers Wide 396 f...

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CA$107.00 - CA$107.00
CA$107.00
CA$107.00 - CA$107.00
CA$107.00
SVBONY SV30 10x42 Football Game Binoculars Red
SVBONY SV30 10x42 Football Game Binoculars Red
CA$51.00 - CA$51.00
CA$51.00
CA$51.00 - CA$51.00
CA$51.00

SVBONY SV30 10x42 Football Game Binoculars Red

SV-F9319C

10x Magnification 42mm Objective Lens Diameter Fixed-Focus System 5.8° Field of View (303ft@1000yds) Lightweight 573g Design Tripod Adaptable D...

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CA$51.00 - CA$51.00
CA$51.00
CA$51.00 - CA$51.00
CA$51.00
SVBONY SV40 10x42 Binoculars
SVBONY SV40 10x42 Binoculars
CA$50.00 - CA$50.00
CA$50.00
CA$50.00 - CA$50.00
CA$50.00

SVBONY SV40 10x42 Binoculars

SV-F9333B

10x Magnification 42mm Objective Lens Diameter 305ft/1000yds Field of View IPX4 Waterproof 609g Net Weight Tripod Adaptable Description FAQ Spe...

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CA$50.00 - CA$50.00
CA$50.00
CA$50.00 - CA$50.00
CA$50.00
SVBONY SV407 2.1x42 Super Wide Angle Binoculars
SVBONY SV407 2.1x42 Super Wide Angle Binoculars
CA$141.00 - CA$141.00
CA$141.00
CA$141.00 - CA$141.00
CA$141.00

SVBONY SV407 2.1x42 Super Wide Angle Binoculars

SV-F9356A

2.1x Magnification 42mm Objective Lens Diameter 26° Angular Field of View Focus-Free Optical Design M48*0.75 Filter Threads Description FAQ Spe...

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CA$141.00 - CA$141.00
CA$141.00
CA$141.00 - CA$141.00
CA$141.00
Svbony SV47 HD Binoculars 8x32, 8x42, & 10x42 with BAK4 Prism
CA$93.00 - CA$93.00
CA$93.00
CA$93.00 - CA$93.00
CA$93.00

SVBONY SV47 10x42 HD Binoculars with BAK4 Prism

SV-F9340D

Available in 8x32, 8x42, and 10x42 Models High-Quality BAK4 Prism Glass Weather-Resistant Construction Protective, High-Grip Rubber Armor Designed...

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CA$93.00 - CA$93.00
CA$93.00
CA$93.00 - CA$93.00
CA$93.00
Svbony SV47 HD Binoculars 8x32 / 8x42 / 10x42 with BAK4 Prism
CA$77.00 - CA$77.00
CA$77.00
CA$77.00 - CA$77.00
CA$77.00

SVBONY SV47 8x32 HD Binoculars with BAK4 Prism

SV-F9340A

8x32, 8x42, and 10x42 Configurations High-Quality BAK4 Prism System Durable, All-Weather Construction Rubberized Armor for Secure Grip Ideal for B...

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CA$77.00 - CA$77.00
CA$77.00
CA$77.00 - CA$77.00
CA$77.00
Svbony SV47 HD Binoculars with BAK4 Prism
CA$87.00 - CA$87.00
CA$87.00
CA$87.00 - CA$87.00
CA$87.00

SVBONY SV47 8x42 HD Binoculars with BAK4 Prism

SV-F9340B

High-Definition Optical System BAK4 Prism Design for High Contrast Durable, Impact-Resistant Body All-Weather Construction Three Models for Birdin...

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CA$87.00 - CA$87.00
CA$87.00
CA$87.00 - CA$87.00
CA$87.00

Reading Binocular Specifications

The two numbers in a binocular's name are magnification and objective diameter. Dividing the second by the first gives exit pupil, which determines brightness and how forgiving they are to hold.

  • 7x50 and 10x50: The classic astronomy sizes. A 7x50 gives a 7 mm exit pupil, matching a fully dark-adapted young eye; 10x50 shows more detail with a slightly dimmer, less stable view.
  • 8x42 and 10x42: Lighter general-purpose sizes that work well for astronomy in suburban skies where a large exit pupil mostly collects light pollution.
  • Giant binoculars, 70 mm to 100 mm: Serious deep-sky instruments requiring a tripod or parallelogram mount; interchangeable-eyepiece models allow magnification changes.
  • Porro versus roof prism: Porro prisms give more depth perception and better light throughput for the money; roof prisms are more compact and weatherproof but need expensive coatings to match.
  • Image stabilized: Optical or electronic stabilization removes hand shake, effectively giving a higher usable magnification handheld — genuinely transformative for astronomy.
  • Mounts and adapters: Tripod adapters, parallelogram arms and harnesses that make longer sessions comfortable.

Why Choose David Astro for Binoculars

The right binocular depends less on the brand than on your eyes, your hands and your sky.

  • Exit pupil matched to your age and sky: Dark adaptation reduces with age, and a 7 mm exit pupil under Bortle 7 skies mainly delivers skyglow. We size accordingly.
  • Handheld stability honesty: Above roughly 10x, handheld views degrade for most people. We will tell you when a tripod or stabilization is the real answer rather than more magnification.
  • Authorized dealer: Genuine optics with full manufacturer warranty, verified and held in our Canadian warehouse.
  • Collimation checks: Binoculars can arrive or become misaligned, and we can check and address it in-house rather than routing you overseas.
  • Ships from Canada: Domestic delivery without duties or brokerage fees for Canadian customers.

Binoculars in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best all-round astronomy binocular?
A 10x50 porro prism is the traditional answer and remains a good one: enough aperture to show deep-sky objects, light enough to hold, and forgiving of imperfect technique.
Are image-stabilized binoculars worth it?
For astronomy, they are one of the few products that genuinely changes what you can see handheld. Stabilization at 12x or 14x reveals detail that a shaky 10x view simply loses.
Do I need a tripod?
Above 10x or above roughly 1 kg, yes for comfortable extended viewing. For giant binoculars a parallelogram mount is far better than a tripod because it allows seated observation near zenith.
How do I know if my binoculars are collimated?
Look at a bright star and slowly move the binoculars away from your eyes. If the two images separate rather than merging cleanly, they are out of alignment. Bring them to us and we will assess.

Choosing a pair?

Tell us your sky, your budget and whether you will hold or mount them. Canadian stock, expert advice.