Hi Roy

 >  NS> I got a chance to look through a decent pair of 7*50's some time ago,
 > and
 >  NS> just panning through the milky way was quite stunning. I'm sure I even
 >  NS> managed to see a couple of Jupiter's moons, although I may have been
 >  NS> imagining this.

 > Just ducked out for a look, and I think I spotted one too. I'll
 > double check with the telescope when the clouds simmer down a bit.

Reading your messages about binoculars prompted me to go and get mine out
of the car.  They are 20 x 50  (field 3 degrees).  It wasn't until then
that I discoverd another hole in memory. I used to know, but I can't for
the life of me remember what the 20 and the 50 stand for.

I know one number is the magnification
A quick refresher would be appreciated if possible

Would my binocs be OK for sky looking?

Kind regards
Niels Petersen

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