The Sussex Astronomy Centre

Binoculars

Binoculars are handheld optical instruments that use two small telescopes, one for each eye, to magnify distant objects. They are widely used for a variety of purposes, including bird watching, astronomy and sports events.

Binoculars consist of a pair of lenses that collect and focus light, and prisms that bend and redirect the light to the eyepieces. The prisms serve to correct the orientation of the image, allowing the observer to see the object right-side up and in the correct orientation.

Binoculars are classified by their magnification and objective lens diameter. For example, a pair of binoculars with a magnification of 10x and an objective lens diameter of 42mm is often referred to as "10x42" binoculars. The magnification indicates how much closer the object appears through the binoculars compared to the naked eye, while the objective lens diameter determines the amount of light that the binoculars can gather.

. Celestron Binoculars

Click here for a range of Celestron Binoculars and Spotting Scopes.

 

Celestron Nature DX Binoculars from The Sussex Astronomy Centre

Celestron Nature DX 8x42 ED

Nature DX 10x42 ED

In Stock: Our Price £199.99

Both in stock

 

   
 

Visionary Freebird 10x42 Binoculars

Now In Stock!

The Visionary Freebird ED is a mid-size compact rubber armoured roof prism binocular with a specification packed with high end optical and design features.
Fully multicoated optics with high definition BAK4, Naturephase™ and dielectric coated prisms for exceptional colour rendition, image brightness with razor sharpness.
Coupled with ED (extra low dispersion) glass to minimise chromatic aberration, improving edge definition and contrast.

8×42mm £ 309.99
10x42mm £ 319.99

Ostara Elinor 2 Series Binoculars

Ostara Elinor 2 Series Binoculars


The Ostara Elinor range of binoculars offers improved performance over the original, award winning Elinor. Featuring higher quality optics with improved definition. Utilizing the latest surface coatings to provide efficient light transmission, enhancing brightness and clarity. BAK-4 fully multi-coated, high definition optics,waterproof and fog resistant

High grade roof prisms, coated lenses for great clarity and colour.

All models feature twist eyecups, wide comfort neck straps and carry case, as well as tethered lens caps.

THIS RANGE IS NORMALLY IN STOCK

 

8x 42mm  In Stock £ 189.99
7x 50mm    In Stock £ 199.99
10x 50mm   £ 209.99
12x 50mm   £ 219.99
   
   
 

 Barr and Stroud Binoculars

Barr and Stroud ED Range

 

Barr and Stroud. Skyline Range

8x 42mm  £ 87.95
10x 42mm  £ 87.99
7x 50mm  Marine  In Stock £ 124.95

Barr and Stroud Binoculars for all your Birdwatching needs.

   
Series 4 ED 8x 42mm In Stock £ 229.95
Series 4 ED 10x 42mm In Stock £ 229.95
Savannah 8x 56mm ED In Stock

Savannah 12x 56mm ED In Stock

£ 294.95

£ 299.99

 

 

Visionary Nature Scout 2

 

Visionary Nature Scout 2

High quality, excellent value for money, Very bright, featuring BAK4 prisms, fully coated lenses, rubber amour body.

 

8x 42mm   £ 59.99

10x 42mm 

  £ 69.99
     

Helios binoculars at Sussex Astronomy CentreWe keep this range in stock

 

Sky at Night Best Buy Binoculars

  Helios at Sussex Astronomy Centre    Binoculars

Wide angle, high resolution, waterproof, perfect for bird watching and nature study.

Nature-sport plus 8x 40mm In Stock £ 125.00  

Nature-sport plus 10x 50mm  In Stock

£ 135.00  
Nature-sport plus 7x 50mm £ 139.00  
Mistral WP6 8x 42mm In Stock £136.95
Mistral WP6 10x 42mm £142.95

The use of ED glass greatly reduces a visual defect known as chromatic aberration. This is essentially the colour fringing that appears when looking through a pair of binoculars which can distort the true image. Binoculars which use ED glass (see below) are able to stop this from happening.

Mistral WP6 ED 8x 42mm In Stock £189.95
Mistral WP6 ED 10x 42mm To Order £194.95
   

Tripod adaptors for binoculars 

Small 'L' adaptor £ 9.99
Large 'L' adaptor  £ 17.00

This is just a small selection from our vast range.

For more birdwatching equipment, go to our new site: Sussex Birdwatching at The Sussex Astronomy Centre http://www.sussexbirdwatching.co.uk

 

Astronomical Binoculars by Celestron

 
Celestron Astronomical Binoculars

Celestron’s SkyMaster Series of large aperture binoculars are a phenomenal value for high performance binoculars ideal for astronomical viewing or for terrestrial (land) use - especially over long distances. Each SkyMaster model features high quality BAK-4 prisms and multi-coated optics for enhanced contrast. Celestron has designed and engineered the larger SkyMaster models to meet the special demands of extended astronomical or terrestrial viewing sessions.

For maximum stability and secure optical alignment, the 80mm and 100mm SkyMaster models feature enhanced structural reinforcement to the main binocular body. As an additional convenience, the 80mm and 100mm SkyMaster models also include an integral super rigid photo tripod adapter. The SkyMaster Series binoculars are built to provide years of magnificent views of the world around you and the heavens above.

Click HERE to download the SkyMaster data sheet.

 

The use of ED glass greatly reduces a visual defect known as chromatic aberration. This is essentially the colour fringing that appears when looking through a pair of binoculars which can distort the true image. Binoculars which use ED glass (see below) are able to stop this from happening. 

A selection from the SkyMaster Range:

7x 50mm Ed Pro                  £ 199.99

15x 70mm ED Pro.              £ 319.99

20x 80mm ED Pro. Range   £ 319.99

 

  Celestron SkyMaster Astronomical Binoculars

 

 

 

 
 
 

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