When it comes to atoms, language can be used only as in poetry.
The poet, too, is not nearly so concerned with describing facts
as with creating images.

— Niels Bohr

Starting with binoculars

I want to help someone get started with stargazing. I looked at various telesopes, but decided that they would probably be too challenging for someone with only a casual interest. I think binoculars would be the best introduction.

 

However, I have not had much good experience myself using binoculars. How do you hold it steady enough for stars ?

I live in Teaneck, NJ.   Does anyone within reasonable distance use binoculars satisfactorily and would be willing to show me how it's done  ?

 

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/25/2014 - 1:36pm

Binoculars

Submitted by Kevin
on Thu, 10/02/2014 - 8:06pm

Sorry I don't think anyone saw your post until now - if you have questions is best to email us with the Contact page above.

You can hold 10 X 50 binoculars hand-held. Binoculars larger than that need a tripod. Most good binoculars have a socket on the front - usually hidden by  a small cap you unscrew. An "L" shaped bracket screws in and attachs to an ordinary camera tripod.