Love the night sky? Take a gander at it through a pair of binoculars!

I would guess very few among us haven't peered up at the heavens on a clear, crisp night and watched the stars twinkling and working their magic on our imaginations.

I would also guess that fewer still have taken this occasional bit of stargazing" to the next level by purchasing a telescope and actually becoming an amateur astronomer.

There are plenty of folks out there who would love to enjoy the beauty and mystery of the night sky in more detail but lack the desire to purchase, set up and use a telescope. If you're one of those folks, a great alternative is getting a pair of quality binoculars.

While you won't be able to enjoy Hubble or James Webb Telescope level deep space views through a pair of binoculars, you WILL get plenty of stunning views of the moon, several of the planets in our solar system and a number of galaxies and nebulae. Trust me, it will be well worth the effort if you really enjoy looking at the night sky.

If you do decide to buy a pair of binoculars for engaging in amateur astronomy, I highly recommend that you purchase a decent tripod as well. Even though binoculars are relatively light, your arms will tend to get weary as you hold them up to the sky for minutes on end.

The most popular binoculars for astronomy are 10 x 50's. The designation 10 x 50 simply means that the binoculars have a magnification of 10x and an objective lens diameter of 50mmm, a combination that provides what is generally regarded as the best mix of magnification and field of view for general astronomy.

You can pick up an inexpensive pair of 10 x 50 binoculars at most any discount or sporting goods store. You’ll then be able to experience the night sky in breathtaking detail.

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