The HAWK OF THE SEA – even rain doesn’t ruffle the feathers of this nitrogen-filled, waterproof glass – and its rubber armor makes it shock resistant. Its large 7.14mm exit pupil and high R.L.E. of 84.2 deliver tremendous light transmission. Also recommen

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Orion UltraView 10×50 Wide Angle Binocular

Eyeglass wearers know how frustrating it can be using binoculars. You have to take your glasses off with one hand and hold the binocular up to your eyes with the other. Then, you must lower the binocular and replace your glasses to scan the scene again with just your eyes. Playing this on-and-off game gets pretty annoying. You’ve tried leaving your eyeglasses on, but it’s like looking through a keyhole: you can’t see the whole field of view. And you’ve tried to get by without your glasses, but everything in the distance is too blurry.Orion UltraViews are the answer. They are the ultimate in eyeglass- and sunglass-friendly binoculars! Their extra-long 22mm eye relief allows the full field of view to be seen with eyeglasses on, simply by retracting the twist-lock rubber eyecups. That’s a real luxury!UltraView binoculars are also long on optical quality. Made exclusively for Orion by Japan’s largest manufacturer of high-quality optics, UltraViews feature the finest BAK-4 glass prisms, and lenses finely ground and polished to exacting specifications. All lens and prism air-to-glass surfaces are fully multi-coated, providing much higher light transmission than can be achieved with the standard coatings offered on most other binoculars. Colors are pure and images are tack-sharp right out to the edges. The large center focus wheel allows quick focusing with just a fingertip.The UltraViews’ cast alloy metal construction holds up admirably under extensive field use. Black rubber armoring protects the binoculars against bumps and scratches, and finger grooves provide a sure grip.

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Orion UltraView Binoculars 8 x 42 WA wide angle porro

Eyeglass wearers know how frustrating it can be using binoculars. You have to take your glasses off with one hand and hold the binocular up to your eyes with the other. Then, you must lower the binocular and replace your glasses to scan the scene again with just your eyes. Playing this on-and-off game gets pretty annoying. You’ve tried leaving your eyeglasses on, but it’s like looking through a keyhole: you can’t see the whole field of view. And you’ve tried to get by without your glasses, but everything in the distance is too blurry.Orion UltraViews are the answer. They are the ultimate in eyeglass- and sunglass-friendly binoculars! Their extra-long 22mm eye relief allows the full field of view to be seen with eyeglasses on, simply by retracting the twist-lock rubber eyecups. That’s a real luxury!UltraView binoculars are also long on optical quality. Made exclusively for Orion by Japan’s largest manufacturer of high-quality optics, UltraViews feature the finest BAK-4 glass prisms, and lenses finely ground and polished to exacting specifications. All lens and prism air-to-glass surfaces are fully multi-coated, providing much higher light transmission than can be achieved with the standard coatings offered on most other binoculars. Colors are pure and images are tack-sharp right out to the edges. The large center focus wheel allows quick focusing with just a fingertip.The UltraViews’ cast alloy metal construction holds up admirably under extensive field use. Black rubber armoring protects the binoculars against bumps and scratches, and finger grooves provide a sure grip.The UltraView 8×42 WA binocular is ideal for birding, nature observation, and traveling. Delightfully wide 8.2? field of view. Birders also love the exceptionally close focus of 12′. 8x magnification, 7mm exit pupil, extra-long 22mm eye relief.

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Orion Vista 8×42 Binocular

Our Vista series binoculars are designed for any observing situation – from birding and butterfly watching to landscapes and starscapes. They’re full-size binoculars, yet compact, lightweight, and rugged as they come. Vista binoculars feature the finest BAK-4 glass porro prisms. Most importantly, every air-to-glass surface is vacuum-layered with multi-coatings, resulting in increased light transmission and contrast. Ample eye relief and roll-back rubber eyecups ensure comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses. And their soft leatherette coverings provide a secure and comfortable grip. All models come threaded for a tripod adapter and include a deluxe carrying case, wide woven neck strap, and lens caps. Twenty-year limited warranty. 8×42 Vista. Preferred for birding and nature study. 7×50 Vista. Wide angle for stargazing under dark skies. 10×50 Vista. Suitable for higher-power astronomy and terrestrial observing.

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Orion Weather Worthy 8×25 Waterproof Binocular

As its name attests, this nifty compact binocular performs like a champ in any weather conditions. It is nitrogen-purged and O-ring sealed for 100% protection against water and internal lens fogging, which will be welcome news to boaters, hikers, and backpackers. Its 8-power optics feature high-grade BAK-4 prisms and antireflection coatings for great light transmission. The Weather Worthy has a bright yellow, can’t-miss-it rubber covering so you’ll always know right where it is. Black grip mats with finger grooves provide a secure, comfortable grip.

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from $395.00 to $599.00 at 5 Stores
Hybrid aspherical lens elements for edge to edge sharpness in any lighting condition. Scratch resistant coating on exposed lens elements. Fully waterproof and fogproof, nitrogen filled, submersible to 1 meter. Helicoid 4 stop eyepiece ring for comfortable eye relief. Phase-coated roof-prisms for a sharper view. lightweight magnesium frame. Fully multi-coated lenses for increased light transmission. Inner-focus optical design. protected by a limited lifetime warranty.
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from $340.00 to $400.00 at 3 Stores
Advantage Timber HD camo patternThese premium quality 10×50mm Center focus, phase coated roof prism binoculars offer you a bright, clear sight picture, twist-up eyecups and long eye relief for easy use with glasses. Rain Shed helps ensure clarity, even when wet, through hard rains. Even total submersion wont affect the interior workings of your rugged, totally waterproof Olympic series binoculars. Wind River features:- Multi-coated internal and external lenses to optimize beneficial light while reducing glare and harmful UV light- Top-quality optics for superior light transmission even at dusk- BaK-4/Bk-7 optimized prism systems- Easy-to-use center focus mechanism- Custom-fit neoprene case and padded neoprene neck strap included- Bright, crisp sight picture allows you to study even small details at a distance- 100% waterproof construction.
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Orion Apex 102mm Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope

Powerful enough to split close double stars, resolve bright globular clusters, or look an eagle in the eye, Orion’s Apex 102mm is both a fine astronomical instrument and an unparalleled terrestrial spotting scope. The Apex’s 102mm-diameter (4″) optics collect 28% more light than a 90mm scope. The fully multi-coated curved front meniscus lens guarantees the highest possible light transmission. The Maksutov-Cassegrain design collapses its 1300mm (f/12.7) focal length into a tube length less than 12″ long. The Apex 102 tube easily pops on and off a telescope mount or camera tripod with the built-in 1/4″-20 adapter plate, and doubles as a high-power telephoto lens. Just mount a 35mm camera body (with optional T-ring) to the T-threads on the eyepiece holder and you’re set! Includes 25mm Sirius Plossl eyepiece, 6×26 finder scope, 45-degree correct-image diagonal, and fully padded case. One-year limited warranty.

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from $949.00 to $949.00 at 3 Stores
Minox German engineers in Wetzlar, Germany have created High-Grade-Sport optics with the best possible performance in every area that defines a quality binocular. By using special optical glass from German glass specialists SCHOTT AG, a newly developed optical system provides a fascinatingly high level of light transmission bound to be highly rated for brightness & contrast.With a sleek body design & magnesium housing, the HG-binoculars are real lightweights at the top end of the range & along with their beautiful cosmetics & ergonomics they ensure the end user will enjoy a satisfying experience when using the Minox HG binoculars.
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from $49.00 to $84.00 at 7 Stores
A variety of styles and features appeal to a wide range of users from students of nature to concertgoers. Outstanding light transmission through fully-coated optics ensures bright, crisp clear viewing. Standard-size models feature InstaFocus® for fast and easy focus on a moving target. The compact porro prism series provides great durability and performance in a smaller size. Our mid-size roof prism models with 32mm objectives provide increased brightness for low-light viewing conditions.
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