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Harry Siebert BinoViewer 2"

Outstanding evolutionary step for visual astronomy. The Siebert 2" binoviewer performs exactly as one would hope, providing clear, crisp, bright, pseudo 3D wide field views of the heavens. Worked very well on a 16" dob ( with barlow and extension tube ), 8" Nexstar, and 12" UHTC GPS. The last was capable of handling the bino with the weight of a pair of Nagler 26mm Type 4's, delivering the most incredible views imaginable. The Siebert 32mm Ultras also performed very, very well, and, because they are so much lighter, were easier to use on the Dob and smaller SCT.

Contrast and color appears much improved over single eyepiece viewing. Details in Saturn/Nebula can be seen that are not visible using the single eyepiece. Albireo and other binary colors appear far brighter and more distinct over a single eyepiece. Binary separation seemed easier with binos. Clusters resolve deeper, with a wonderful 3D feel. The moon (and planets) takes on a spherical shape, and tiny craters become visible within larger craters.

Mechanically, the binoviewers performed very well. Nice interocular spread, smooth movement, nice self centering eyepiece holders. Wonderful baffling, and the bino is threaded for filters. Thoughtful inclusion of a spare parts kit. Leatherlike exterior may look a little different, but serves its purpose well and is warmer to the touch than hard plastic.

Customer service and care is first rate.

Some patience may be required to initially merge images in one's brain. Suggest clusters or daytime objects before trying on planets or binaries. Merging becomes instantaneous after a short time.

A binoviewer enhances the viewing experience.
2" eyepieces enhance the viewing experience.
The combination provides a killer combination well worth the cost IMHO.

Overall Rating: 10
Performance:10 Value:9
Weight: 5 (Veritable Vote)
Date: 12/09/2002 12:18:14 pm PST
By: kkirksea
Link to this vote: http://excelsis.com/1.0/displayvote.php?voteid=163528

>Outstanding evolutionary step for visual astronomy. The Siebert 2" binoviewer performs exactly as one would hope, providing clear, crisp, bright, pseudo 3D wide field views of the heavens. ----

Hmmm - 

Methinks that the vote by kkirksea sounds more like an advertisement.  Interesting if you click on his voting record and see that he has owned several of Siebert's products, as well as the same scopes Harry uses.  

Somehow I don't think that Denkmeyer is the one playing dirty tricks here.

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