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Binoculars Between $150.00 and $500.00

By Nick Greene, About.com

If you have spent some time observing the sky with your naked eyes, before you move on up to a telescope, you may want to try a pair of binoculars for a while. As in most things in life, you typically get what you pay for. If you are looking for a better pair of binoculars to start out with, check out these binoculars ranging from $150 to $500.

1. Oberwerk 25x100mm IF Binoculars

Oberwerk 25x100mm IF BinocularsOberwerk
These giant binoculars have a magnification of 25x with an Objective Lens Diameter of 100mm. They will make an ideal pair of binoculars for stargazing.

2. Canon 10 x 30 IS Binoculars

Canon 10x30 IS Image Stabilized BinocularsCanon
A great view for a great price. This pair of binoculars is versatile and can be used for earth-bound viewing as well as night sky gazing. They are light weight, with a contoured form, designed to fit the hands well.

3. Zhumell Tachyon 25x100 Astronomical Binocular with Tripod Package

Zhumell Tachyon 25x100 Astronomical Binocular with Tripod PackageZhumell
This binocular and tripod set will greatly enhance your astronomical viewing experience. The Zhumell Tachyon 25x100 Astronomical Binocular with Tripod Package includes Zhumell's Tachyon 25x100 astronomical binoculars and the Zhumell Heavy-Duty Tripod. With this package, you'll be ready to set up an exciting bino-astronomy observation.

4. Oberwerk 10.5x70 Ultra Binoculars

Oberwerk 10.5x70 Ultra BinocularsOberwerk
The Oberwerk 10.5x70 Ultra Binoculars are Giant Binoculars with a Magnification of 10.5x and an Objective Lens Diameter of 70mm. Like other products from this company, the optics are high quality for a great viewing experience.

5. Bushnell 8x32 Legend Binoculars

Bushnell 8x32 Legend BinocularsBushnell
From a top name in optics comes this light, easy to use binocular. Easily go from hunting or birdwatching to stargazing in no time.

6. Barska 25x100 Cosmos Waterproof Binoculars with Premium Hard Case

Barska 25x100 Cosmos Waterproof Binoculars with Premium Hard CaseBarska
If you want to immerse yourself and take in the vastness of the world around you and the Universe, you need a binocular that will take you there. The Barska 25x100 Cosmos is your ticket to the ultimate viewing adventure. Super-large objective lenses coupled with high-powered magnification, combined with premium optics, the Cosmos series imposes a lasting impression of strength and precision. Cosmos boasts outstanding performance especially for astronomical viewing and long distance terrestrial observation at low-light conditions. Cosmos feature heavy-duty and reinforced construction and selected models include an integral tripod mounting post.

7. William Optics 10x50 ED Triplet Astronomical Binocular

William Optics 10x50 ED Triplet Astronomical BinocularWilliam Optics
William Optics 10x50 ED binoculars are ideal as first instrument for star-gazing, or as a easy-to-carry companion during field trips, astro observations etc. Wide FOV, sharp to the corner, individual eyepiece focusing, Extra-low dispersion (ED) glass objectives for an exceptional color correction.

8. Steiner 8x30 Military-Marine Binoculars

Steiner 8x30 Military-Marine BinocularsSteiner
Let's face it, stargazing is not usually a rough sport. However, if you are traipsing around in the woods accidents do happen. These binoculars can take a lot of abuse and still provide excellent viewing opportunities.

9. Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 Individual Focus

Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 Individual FocusCelestron
Celestron's SkyMaster 25x100, large-aperture astronomy binoculars offer phenomenal performance for astronomical viewing. They are also a great choice for terrestrial use, especially over long distances. Although marketed as the "SkyMaster" name, these astronomy binoculars are very often purchased for long distance terrestrial use.

10. ATN 7x50 C Omega Military Binocular w/Illuminated Compass

ATN 7x50 C Omega Military Binocular w/Illuminated CompassOmega
Just as you must sight and align your telescope, for good stargazing, you need to know where you are and which direction you are facing. This set of binoculars is perfect.

11. Celestron SkyMaster 9x63 Binoculars

Celestron SkyMaster 9x63 BinocularsCelestron
Like the model above, the Celestron SkyMaster 9x63 Binoculars are a phenomenal value for high performance binoculars. Ideal for astronomical viewing or for terrestrial (land) use, especially over long distances. SkyMaster models feature 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.

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