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[voyagerxv]

I had some fun star hopping to Uranus with my 10X50 binoculars on the 12th. Where I live, Frankfort, IL, it is a bit difficult to see much of Aquarius so I had to start at Fomalhaut and hop my way up to Uranus. I printed a chart using 'Where the Stars Are' from Orion as my reference. It was a thrill finding the reference points in the sky. When it gets clear again, I'll do the same thing with my scope. I also intend to try and find Neptune using the same process.

In the future, I'm thinking of getting more powerful binoculars, possibly in the 80 mm range. Does anyone have any suggestions or comments on vendors or magnification?

Greg

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

I once got myself the best that Orion had, I think they were 40x100...I really don't remember anymore, but they were HUGE! I had to return them, because they would not focus down to my eyesight. I was quite dissapointed.

I now use my trusty 10x50's, but still have not ruled out larger binos.

I wonder if I could pick up Uranus from the heart of Chicago.

Hmmmm........