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ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATION TIPS
Remember, your binoculars achieve a high level of magnification,
which shrinks your field of view accordingly. Objects will appear
to move faster at high magnification, and frequent positional
adjustments will need to be made.
THE MOON
The Earth’s moon is one of the easiest and most rewarding targets
at which to point your binoculars. Its rocky, cratered surface is close
enough to be rendered in some detail, and allows for satisfying
exploration. The best time for lunar viewing is during its partial
phases, when shadows fall on the craters and canyon walls to give
them definition. Even though the full moon may look like a
tempting target, the light is too bright and the definition too low for
optimal viewing.
THE PLANETS
The planets are beautiful and popular targets for astronomers, but
they can be more difficult to keep track of than the stars or moon.
Planetary position charts can readily be found online or in any
astronomical publication. Sun and Moon aside, the brightest objects
in the night sky are Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. The apparent
size of planets can be quite small, but high-power binoculars provide
an adequately enjoyable view.
COOL VIEWS WITH YOUR
ZHUMELL ASTRONOMICAL BINOCULARS
