Do any of you think, they can be used for solar eclipse watching?
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We actually did watch an eclipse with these the day we got them (just by chance) and they worked really well for the eclipse.
43651
I can't speak to the economics of it; but I was looking at the full moon last week and it was beautiful. I could certainly see details of the lunar landscape and stars are also clearly visible. I'm sure a telescope is more suitable for long term viewing; but for a 30 second look at the night sky, these will do the task. I would not buy binoculars for this purpose alone. I use them regularly for watching birds and took them to Africa where they were terrific for game watching.
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it won't be suffice. But an entry into astronomy. Binoculars are useful for stargazing, catching brighter comets, bright clusters...
678549
You would not be able to use it visually; the filtered image will be too dim. You might be able to use this telescope with an appropriately relayed camera where you could integrate the exposure. This would require the correct relay and a mount for solar tracking.
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My experience was yes, but was not able to use it for mulitipal exposures of a solar eclipse. Best I could tell, the setup prevented the combination from seeing the sun as an object of the photo. Not alot of chances to work with an eclipse.
1436443
I don't think they would, being as they are nearly invisible as soon as you put them on the phone. They may in some way help to see it better in the sunlight, but I personally have never used it out in direct sunlight.
1920021
I would use a telescope that is specifically for that. I have taken these things out to the mountains in southern New Mexico for star gazing and they did work well. The biggest challenge with these is that sometimes it is difficult for them to hold their focus.
119497
They are very good for star gazing and bird watching by helping to eliminate the natural tremor in our bodies. They will not, however, eliminate wave action from water
2279568
I use mine regularly for sky watching, with good results. However, a larger objective would make for brighter views.
1939072
Assuming they let you bring them in, then yes, you could use them. The image is quite clear and bright. My only disappointment with them is that for some reason I expected them to have a zoom feature to let one adjust the degree of magnification, but the magnification is fixed. But otherwise, they are good.
856440
I think they would work, they have good range, but they would be heavy. They're great for sky watching. I have tried to follow bald eagles with them, but without much success, and I think it's because of the weight.
230440
Probably... I got them for my wife to watch birds. They are light to carry & bright to look through. She likes 'em. If you are new to binoculars, yes you will like 'em and they will serve you well. If you are familiar with full sized ones (i.e. boat anchors that require a mono/tripod to use - you will be disappointed. But for a general set of small, light and powerful - they are a good choice.
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I actually haven't used them in low light conditions. I purchased them for a music event that took place during the day. For being a low cost option they are very easy to use and offer a very nice clear view. I would imagine that you would still enjoy a pretty good view in a slightly darker setting.
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Actually I use these to observe the moon and they are wonderful. I certainly do not notice any distortion and can see many dozens if not hundreds of moon craters and the image is bright and razor sharp. I can also easily see the Galilean moons of Jupiter with these. Jupiter is visible in the early nighttime right now. The Galilean moons can be clearly seen with these binoculars hand held but for a steady image I highly recommend a heavy tripod with a binocular adapter. The 7245 of course has built in threading for a tripod binoculars adapter. I was so surprised that such celestial objects are clearly visible with these. Highly recommended.
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Certainly! They are very bright and can be powered by as little as a 9V battery. A small solar panel could be used to keep a rechargeable battery pack charged for remote applications.
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I think so, not too big like regular size binoculars. I think they would be strong enough for bird watching, thats my personal opinion!
2279569
you can use it to see anything you want, You will probably need a tripod to keep it stable. The moon looks great through this binoculars, but don't expect to see any aliens. :)