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There is no “ideal” binocular for astronomy; the individual choice is therefore determined by the reason for choosing binoculars, the purpose to which the binoculars will be put, and the budget.
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(2007). Choosing Binoculars. In: Binocular Astronomy. Patrick Moore’s Practical Astronomy Series. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-788-6_3
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