Hi Piels



 NP> Reading your messages about binoculars prompted me to go and get mine out

 NP> of the car.  They are 20 x 50  (field 3 degrees).  It wasn't until then

 NP> that I discoverd another hole in memory. I used to know, but I can't for

 NP> the life of me remember what the 20 and the 50 stand for.



 NP> I know one number is the magnification

 NP> A quick refresher would be appreciated if possible



20 is magnification, 50 is main lens diameter in millimetres.



 NP> Would my binocs be OK for sky looking?



They'll be ok for stargazing, if a little high powered - you may

have trouble holding them steady. See if you can mount them on a

tripod or similar, or rest them on a bar slung across a couple of

chair backs, so you can sit comfortably while viewing.



Jupiter and 2 or 3 of its moons should be visible on a dark night,

and Omega Centauri should be easy as well.



Cheers



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