Are you a serious amateur astronomer looking for the best and brightest wide-field images of the night sky with binoculars? The Orion 16x80 ED GiantView Binocular will fit that bill!
Description
These binoculars combine a large 80mm aperture with Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass lenses for bright, exceptionally clear, true-color views of the night sky. Not to mention these binoculars work equally well for long distance daytime viewing. All of this in a waterproof body, with BAK-4 prisms, robust mechanical construction, and a solid pier tripod mounting system. And all these features for a very reasonable price.
You'll understand the combination of large aperture and ED lenses the first time you scan the Milky Way & pinpoint stars, with exceptional contrast against a dark background. Fully Multi-Coated surfaces provide the brightest possible images, and with 21mm of eye relief, even eyeglass wearers can view the entire field of view. And these binoculars boast a 4.0° field of view for scanning the skies, or watching distant wildlife.
The sturdy aluminum alloy binocular body with a second hinge between the objective lenses provides a solid, well collimated mechanical system. Glare-threaded and blackened interiors provide even more contrast with less light scatter. The built-in tripod mounting bar attaches securely to a standard photographic tripod (which is strongly recommended), and each binocular comes with lens caps, neck strap and a soft carry bag.
Quick Overview
- Extra-low Dispersion lenses for bright, true color views
- Large 80mm ED lenses pull in an immense amount of light
- 21mm eye relief provides plenty of comfort and distance for eyeglass wearers
- Tripod mounting pier allows attachment to any standard photographic tripod. Note - use of tripod strongly recommended.
- Includes lens caps, neck strap, and a soft carry bag to protect the optics
What's In the Box
- Orion ED 16x80 Astronomical Binoculars
- Soft case for binoculars
- Neck strap
- Objective Caps
- One Piece Eyepiece Cover
- Manual
Specifications
Best for viewing |
Lunar & planetary
|
User level
|
Intermediate |
Magnification |
16x
|
Optical diameter |
80mm
|
Field of view - angular |
4.0°
|
Field of view - linear |
210.0 ft./1000 yd |
Apparent field of view |
64.0° |
Eye relief |
21.0mm |
Exit pupil |
5.0mm |
Near focus |
16 ft. |
Coatings |
Fully multi-coated |
Prism |
BAK-4 Porro |
Interpupillary distance range |
53mm - 74mm |
Focus style |
Center focus |
Waterproof |
Yes |
Tripod adaptable |
Yes |
Diopter adjustment |
Yes |
Weight |
5.7 lbs. |
Height |
3.8 in. |
Warranty |
One year |