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6 years 4 days ago - 6 years 4 days ago #107010 by lunartic_old
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With the first quarter moon calling, I got out the 127mm Mak and set out for an observing session.  I am completing the Astronomy League's Lunar II list and when I had ticked out my targets I got out the William Optics binoviewers and set out on part two of the evenings observations.  I am a new convert to binoviewing and let me start off by saying, I will never go back to mono viewing again.  There is so much that binoviewing has to offer, the 3-D effect is stunning, more details are visible, smaller features come into view and when using two eyes there is no eyestrain or tiredness.  There is a terrific sense of flying over the lunar surface and when viewing the terminator, I get the sensation of looking straight down on the craters and plains.  The highlight for me was when I was looking down, it really does fell like that, on the crater Alphonsus, the central peak facing the rising sun was a brilliant white, the shadow of the peak was a long needle of black that ran across the floor to pierce the western wall, magical.

I believe that the greatest asset of the binoviewers is the sense of relaxation, you just put your eyes to the eyepieces and let the view wash over you.  Because I am using both eyes, we are designed to use both eyes, the view is immersive and it is so easy to get lost.

I cannot recommend binoviewing enough, the moon will never look the same.  I have to try them on the planets next.

Paul

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6 years 3 days ago #107011 by flt158
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I am so glad of your wonderful new experience, Paul.
The Moon is an excellent object to start on.
I too was observing the Moon briefly on Saturday night and I saw those central peaks in the craters Alphonsus and Arzachel. The centres of both craters were both in darkness.
And that shadow crossing Alphonsus -I saw that too.

Maybe a trip to the Sugarloaf is on sometime soon.
We can all enjoy your new requisition of your Binoviewers!

Thank you for giving us a glimpse as to how good they are.

Aubrey.

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