Binoculars & Spotting Scopes
Binoculars are the most underrated astronomy instrument. Two eyes see fainter detail than one, the wide field makes it easy to find your way around the sky, and a pair of 10x50s shows the moons of Jupiter, the Andromeda Galaxy and dozens of star clusters. The same optics serve for birding, hiking and travel during the day. Spotting scopes add more magnification in a compact, weather-sealed body for wildlife and long-range viewing.
This collection includes binoculars, spotting scopes, monoculars, binocular mounts and microscopes from Celestron, SVBONY, Explore Scientific, Kowa, APM, William Optics and others.
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SVBONY SV202 10x50 ED Binoculars
10x Magnification 50mm Objective Lenses Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass High-Contrast Bak4 Prisms Waterproof and Fog-proof Construction Descrip...
View full detailsSVBONY SV202 8x32 ED Binoculars
8x Magnification 32mm Objective Lenses Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass High-Grade Bak4 Prisms Waterproof & Fog-proof Construction Descripti...
View full detailsSVBONY SV202 8x42 ED Binoculars
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...
View full detailsSVBONY SV202 Upgraded 8x32 Wide-Angle ED Binoculars
Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass Fully Multi-Coated (FMC) Optics High-Reflectivity BaK-4 Prisms Waterproof and Fog-Proof Construction Lightweight, ...
View full detailsSVBONY SV206 10x50 Porro Binoculars
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...
View full detailsSVBONY SV27 7x50 Military Porro Binoculars
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...
View full detailsSVBONY SV28 25-75x70 HD Spotting Scope
70mm Objective Lens 25-75x Magnification Zoom Range Porro Prism Optical Design IPX4 Waterproof and Fogproof 45° Angled Eyepiece Multi-Coated Optic...
View full detailsSVBONY SV28A 20-60x80 Spotting Scope
80mm Objective Lens 20-60x Zoom Magnification Fully Multi-Coated (FMC) Optics 4-Element, 3-Group Eyepiece Design Complete Kit with Tripod and Phon...
View full detailsSVBONY SV28A 25-75x100 Spotting Scope
100mm Objective Lens 25-75x Zoom Magnification Fully Multi-Coated (FMC) Optics 4-Element, 3-Group Eyepiece Design Includes Tripod and Phone Adapte...
View full detailsSVBONY SV29 25-75x80 Spotting Scope
80mm Objective Lens 25x-75x Magnification Range Removable 1.25" Zoom Eyepiece 16.3mm - 18.3mm Eye Relief Included Phone Mount for Digiscoping 60-d...
View full detailsSVBONY SV30 10x42 Football Game Binoculars Red
10x Magnification 42mm Objective Lens Diameter Fixed-Focus System 5.8° Field of View (303ft@1000yds) Lightweight Design Tripod Adaptable Descri...
View full detailsSVBONY SV302 8-16x42 FMC Zoom Monocular
8x-16x variable magnification 42mm objective lens 25.1mm - 19.1mm long eye relief IPX4 waterproof rating Fully Multi-Coated (FMC) optics Tripod ad...
View full detailsSVBONY SV40 10x42 Binoculars
10x Magnification 42mm Objective Lens Diameter 305ft/1000yds Field of View IPX4 Waterproof 609g Net Weight Tripod Adaptable Description FAQ Spe...
View full detailsSVBONY SV401 20-60x80 Spotting Scope Army Green
20x-60x Zoom Magnification 80mm Objective Lens Diameter Fully Multi-Coated Optics IPX4 Waterproof & Nitrogen Purged Porro Prism Design 14.5mm ...
View full detailsSVBONY SV406 20-60x80 HD Spotting Scope
80mm Objective Lens 20-60x Zoom Magnification Dual-Focus Mechanism IPX7 Waterproof & Nitrogen Filled Standard 1.25" Eyepiece Barrel 21mm-16mm ...
View full detailsSVBONY SV406 25-75x100 HD Spotting Scope
100mm objective lens for superior light gathering Variable 25x to 75x magnification range Dual-speed focusing system for fast and fine adjustments...
View full detailsSVBONY SV406P 20-60x80 ED Spotting Scope
80mm Objective Lens with Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass 20x to 60x Zoom Magnification Dual-Speed Coarse/Fine Focus Mechanism IPX5 Waterproof and ...
View full detailsSVBONY SV407 2.1x42 Super Wide Angle Binoculars
2.1x Magnification 42mm Objective Lens Diameter 26° Angular Field of View Focus-Free Optical Design M48*0.75 Filter Threads Description FAQ Spe...
View full detailsSVBONY SV41 Pro 28-84x80 Mak Spotting Scope
80mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Spotting Scope Variable 28-84x Zoom Magnification 800mm Focal Length (f/10) Dual-Speed Focuser for Fine Adjustments Stand...
View full detailsSVBONY SV410 9-27x56 ED Mini Spotting Scope
9x-27x Magnification 56mm ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Objective Lens 18mm Constant Eye Relief IPX5 Waterproof Rating 2m Minimum Focusing Distance ...
View full detailsSVBONY SV45 10-30x50 HD Waterproof Monocular
10x to 30x variable magnification 50mm objective lens IPX7 waterproof and fog-proof construction H-BaK4 prism glass for sharp images 16mm - 16.5mm...
View full detailsSVBONY SV47 10x42 HD Binoculars with BAK4 Prism
10x Magnification with 42mm Objectives High-Quality BAK4 Prism Glass IPX7 Waterproof Construction Protective, High-Grip Rubber Armor Designed for ...
View full detailsSVBONY SV47 8x32 HD Binoculars with BAK4 Prism
Compact 8x32 with 7.38° Field of View High-Quality BAK4 Prism System Durable, All-Weather Construction Rubberized Armor for Secure Grip Ideal for ...
View full detailsSVBONY SV47 8x42 HD Binoculars with BAK4 Prism
High-Definition Optical System BAK4 Prism Design for High Contrast Durable, Impact-Resistant Body All-Weather Construction 8x42 Configuration for ...
View full detailsChoosing Binoculars for Astronomy
- 7x50 and 10x50: Easy to hold, bright and wide. The classic astronomy sizes.
- 15x70 and 20x80: More magnification and light, but need a tripod or binocular mount.
- Large binoculars (100 mm and up): Explore Scientific BT and APM models with interchangeable eyepieces, essentially two telescopes side by side.
- Exit pupil: Aperture divided by magnification. 5 to 7 mm suits dark skies and young eyes, 4 to 5 mm suits most adults.
Spotting Scopes
Spotting scopes give 20x to 60x or more for birds, wildlife and target shooting, and can show lunar craters and Saturn's rings. ED glass reduces colour fringing on high-contrast edges. A steady tripod is essential above 30x. See spotting scopes.
Binoculars and Spotting Scopes: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best binoculars for astronomy?
For handheld use, a good 10x50 or 8x42. For more detail, 15x70 on a tripod. Quality prisms, full multi-coating and good collimation do more for the view than size.
Can I use a spotting scope for astronomy?
Yes for the Moon, planets and bright objects. A telescope gives more aperture for the money for deep-sky.
Choosing binoculars?
Tell us how you will use them, day and night. We will recommend a size and model.