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by thegaunlet
Tue Apr 01, 2014 12:36 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Chinese Binoculars. My first pair. Have you tried one?
Replies: 3
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Re: Chinese Binoculars. My first pair. Have you tried one?

Hi thegaunlet. Welcome to the hobby and the forum! I have seen fellow member bornfree's made-in-japan Vixen binoculars. Very bright views and good eye relief. It is still possible to enjoy binocular astronomy in Singapore. Just need to have the patience for clear enough nights. Pleiades, Hyades and...
by thegaunlet
Mon Mar 31, 2014 12:30 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Chinese Binoculars. My first pair. Have you tried one?
Replies: 3
Views: 4277

Chinese Binoculars. My first pair. Have you tried one?

Hello, I'm new to this forum. Found it while looking for some information about stargazing in Singapore. Recently got interested im stargazing. Surprisingly even in this weather I can see quite a number w my naked eye. Saw Centarus and Crux out of my bedroom window. I've always had an interest in th...
by thegaunlet
Sat Mar 29, 2014 11:04 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Problems with Nikon Action Ex Binoculars
Replies: 8
Views: 8185

A First Try at Binoculars

Hi All, I have slowly been noticing more of the stars and wanted to see more. I got a 10X50 Binoculars from China. Asika W4 10X50 Roof Prisms. They look clear and nice to me but I've not had any other binos to compare. Paid about SGD$110. Could be also had for SGD$80. Don't have the budget for more....