Post by Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe on Mar 11, 2005 2:20:37 GMT -6
This was sent to me by Chicago Astronomer & fellow Adler Telescope Operator Steve:
There are 40X150 Binos, and on bid at ebay now...
These mind-blowing glasses were built by premium Japanese maker Kowa and used by Israeli military outposts in the volatile Middle East. The largest production binoculars currently made, their optical and mechanical quality is nothing short of outstanding. Features are too numerous to list but include individually focusing eyepieces, enormous optical elements that produce a wide and bright 60 degree (apperant) field of view, rubber eyecups, coated optics, mid-body trunions with yoke and mounting plate, full military markings, and more. Fully reconditioned both inside and out, this one is in beautiful shape and ready to go. These rarely turn up, and when they do, they always go fast
The current bid is $750.00.
I oticed that the binos have terrestrial prisms at the eyepieces. I would remove them if possible, as the extra glass surfaces diminishes the light gathering.
Quite cool, but the seem heavy...now where would I mount them....hmmmm.
There are 40X150 Binos, and on bid at ebay now...
These mind-blowing glasses were built by premium Japanese maker Kowa and used by Israeli military outposts in the volatile Middle East. The largest production binoculars currently made, their optical and mechanical quality is nothing short of outstanding. Features are too numerous to list but include individually focusing eyepieces, enormous optical elements that produce a wide and bright 60 degree (apperant) field of view, rubber eyecups, coated optics, mid-body trunions with yoke and mounting plate, full military markings, and more. Fully reconditioned both inside and out, this one is in beautiful shape and ready to go. These rarely turn up, and when they do, they always go fast
The current bid is $750.00.
I oticed that the binos have terrestrial prisms at the eyepieces. I would remove them if possible, as the extra glass surfaces diminishes the light gathering.
Quite cool, but the seem heavy...now where would I mount them....hmmmm.
