Features

• High 16x magnification
• For general and outdoor use
• Field of view of 182 feet at 1,000 yards
• Insta-Focus system allows you to focus with a single touch
• Includes pair of stylish Bolle sunglasses

Reviews (1)

Good binoculars, bad strap, good sunglasses
I am happy with this set. The binoculars are good, but the strap for them is a thin cheap plastic thing, I would like to find a replacement for the strap. The sunglasses are retail boxed "Bolle Piraja" model: included with there own soft neoprane case and cleaning cloth. ... Read more

Features

• Objective lens: 50mm
• Binoculars with InstaFocus lever focus control
• 300-foot field of view at 1000 yards
• Coated lens and fold down eyecups
• Magnification: 10x

Reviews (15)

Excellent inexpensive binocular
These binoculars perform very well during daytime and are good for the occasional birdwatcher or for viewing any outdoor event. The light weight and the insta-focus make them very easy to use. I bought them for stargazing (very tight budget!) and I am very satisfied with them giving what I paid. I have been able to locate and clearly see many Messier objects (ie. M22, M13, M11, M3, M5 and the great Andromeda Galaxy M31, and many star clusters such as M39 and the coathanger) and double stars with the Falcons, and they give a nice view of the summer milky way although the view is not very bright since the Falcons are not multicoated, but for [money] you really can't ask much. Overall, excellent value. Buy the Falcons and Terence Dickinson's 'Nightwatch' ('Turn Left at Orion' is another good one) and you can get into backyard astronomy ...

Well Worth the cost
I am a rookie bird-watcher and I would recommend this pair of binoculars for bird-watching/binocular astronomy. It can be used to track birds in flight with comparitive ease, and this is a big plus. The insta-focus is a nice concept, especially in winter when the standard knob that binoculars usually have, is a nuisance. The weight, too, is quite manageable.

I found this adequate for most birding, except for things like identifing small birds in dim light. For this, a 7x binoculars is what is usually recommended. But, this binoculars is a happy middle-path if you are also considering some binocular astronomy, since the aperture size is good.

However, there was a great deal of misting over of the lens, in damp conditions (in my case, on the Applachian trail in Tennessee). This might be a detriment in wet weather birding (waders?). Also, the shoulder strap is quite thin.

Overall, a good buy considering the low cost.

Well worth the price
The first piece I got was slightly defective, one of the objective lenses unscrewed very easily. Further, the left and right were not aligned perfectly. Probably a refurbished piece.
On the positive side, I got a free replacement, and the new one is in good shape. 8X-10X magnification is about the maximum one can go without using a tripod or some other stabilizer. This pair of nocks seems to have hit a good sweet spot in terms of specifications. It has a very clear picture, negligible color fringing, and the 50mm objective makes is very good for low-light viewing - focus on any patch of clear night sky, and you can see dozens of stars.
I would have rated it 5 stars if my first shipment was not defective.

I like 'em
I bought these on sale for $27 with free shipping. I've wanted a pair of nocks for bird-watching and hockey viewing from the cheap seats. I am impressed, I like the fast focus, I like the contrast and balance. If I knew someone needing a birthday present, this would be a great gift for them. My expectations were exceeded. I hope you enjoy them like I have. Comes with a vinyl case, lens cloth, manual, strap, and lens covers. Yeah, the lens covers are black plastic press-on, but other bushnell nocks I've seen use the same caps. I think these will please you, and $27 is a fine price.

Adjustable Focus Auto-Adjusts
These binoculars come with an "Insta-Focus" focusing lever. Unfortunately, the lever is heavy enough that it will drift away from where you set it. Thus, you must constantly re-focus these binoulars.

Additionally, these binoculars did not ship in the advertised 24 hours. They shipped in 16 days. ... Read more

Features

• Focal length: 700mm
• Reflector telescope ideal for novice astronomers
• Yoke mount and barlow lens
• Quickly locate the object to be viewed with the finderscope
• Magnification: 525x

Reviews (1)

This is pretty great!
I think this telescope is pretty great because it has equatorial mount and manufactured by a company that is expert on telescopes (so you can trust it). But it is not so good because of its weight (246 pounds). Equatorial mount is a type of mounting the compensate the Earth's rotation, making the telescope easier to follow the objects in the sky. It's also a reflector, my favorite type of telescope between the two main types of optical telescopes (reflector and relractor). It's excellent for observing very faint objects, such as nubulas. Most refractors cannot observe these faint objects because it's lens absorb precious light. However, reflecters use mirrors and mirrors reflect light instead aborbing it. I recommend this telescope for begininers, intermediate, and between intermediate and experts. ... Read more

Features

• Ideal for novice astronomers
• Barlow lens doubles magnification
• Finderscope to quickly locate objects
• Magnification: 525x
• Objective lens: 3 inches

Features

• 20,000 Object Onboard Starfinding Computer
• Red Dot LED Finderscope
• Kinematic Motion
• Camera Adaptable
• Barlow Lens

Features

• Ideal for first time astronomers and experienced astronomers
• Kinematic mount for precise movement
• Computerized Star Locator stores over 20,000 astronomical objects
• Magnification: 675x
• Objective lens: 4.5 inches

Reviews (3)

Nice Scope, poor Tripod.
Your looking at trhis scope because you want big apature with GOTO technology and your poor. I aquired this scope from a friend of mine (NIB). It was easy to put together and within an hour I had the finder scope aligned and was off! All in all the optics are great, Jupiters moons were visable and I counted 5 stripes.
As for the Goto tripod I'd have to say PASS! They realy went cheap when designing the tripod to go with there computer. The little (tiny!) electric motor has trouble slewing between stars directly over head.
Id recomend it for beginers that arent sure if Astronomy is going to be there thing yet. When your ready to upgrade, buy a Meade ETX-125EC w/AutoStar and you'll be the envy of all your friends.

Great Scope
To bad about the previous reviewer. My experience has been just the opposite. The scope was easy to assemble and once aligned (only moderately tricky) it worked like a gem. I am able to see many stars and nebula in the city, but when I'm out in more rural areas with less light polution the stars come alive!!! This is great for a beginner!!! And is easy to align on deep space objects without being a pro!! I love it, the only downside is that I am so tired in the morning for work!!!! Buy this baby if you're on a budget but want high quality experiences with the stars!

What a disappointment.
I was so looking forward to it. Then this. The star locating computer simply refuses to be turned on. After hundreds of tries it was on once. Then I turned it off. And then it couldn't be turned on again. What a joke. Don't they have any QC? I have to call tomorrow and hopefully I can exchange one that works. Let see if they have better customer service than QC. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

When it comes to stargazing, Bushnell's North Star "go to" reflector telescope is a great choice. From the first-time astronomer to the experienced professional, this telescope and its features will definitely appeal to its users.

With motorized "go to" technology, the telescope's onboard computer is able automatically to find and follow any object from its 20,000 object database. To make viewing easier, the telescope comes with a wide-field red-dot finder scope, which utilizes a red LED projection. This 1x finder scope allows any user to quickly search an area of the sky to quickly find objects.

Other features include 1.25-inch format eyepieces (4mm, 20mm), Barlow lens, and an accessory tray. The package includes the telescope, and an adjustable aluminum tripod. USB and video outputs for quick hook-up to a computer or television also come standard. ... Read more

Features

• Great for beginning astronomers
• 20,000 object database
• Features include 1.25-inch format eyepieces (4mm, 20mm), Barlow lens, and an accessory tray
• USB and video outputs for quick hook-up to a computer or television
• Includes an adjustable aluminum tripod

Features

• Reflector telescope with equatorial mount ideal for viewing night-sky objects
• Slow-motion controls and aluminum tripod
• 675x magnification with red-dot finderscope
• Focal length: 900 millimeters
• Objective lens: 5 inches

Features

• Fully coated prisms and lenses for increased light transmission and image brightness
• Variable-power eyepieces
• Nonreflective, full rubber armor
• Compact
• Lightweight

Features

• Amber-coated optics
• Insta-Vision focusing
• 50mm objective lens
• Magnification 10x
• Comes with hand strap and carrying case

Reviews (1)

Good all around binocs
Excellent value in these all around binoculars. Easy to focus and you'll appreciate that they are armored when you drop them. Virtually indestructable. A frequent travel companion that stowes easily. ... Read more