Bushnell Powerview 16x50 Wide Angle Binocular
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list price: $99.99 -- our price: $44.64
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Editorial Review

The Bushnell 16x50 Powerview binoculars are easy to hold and easy to use for the general and outdoor user. They allow you to view an expanse of 182 feet from 1,000 yards away. The Bushnell Powerview 16x50 comes with soft rubber covering and the patented Insta-Focus focusing system. With Insta-Focus, a touch of the fingertip is all it takes to hold your subject in sharp focus.These binoculars come with a neck strap and carrying case. ... Read more

Features

• Carrying case and neck strap included
• High 16x magnification
• For general and outdoor use
• Field of view of 182 feet at 1,000 yards
• Insta-Focus system allows you to focus with a single touch

Reviews (59)

Very nice product
The only knock on these binoculars is that the image can be unsteady, but that's a product of the 16X magnification, so it's not really a product fault. If you've got a steady hand, you'll love these things. Great for sporting events or the theater, and great bang for the buck. Highly recommended.

They're OK
I gave it only 3 stars because the focus is just a marketing gimmick that creates a cheap focusing mechanism.A decent traditional wheel for focusing is superior.You can't easily get a good focus, pressing your eyes against the eyepiece can force them out of focus, and it's easy to bump the rocker bar.At 16x power, you have to carefully adjust focus and a rocker bar is an awful design.You have to use both hands to focus: you can press down on one side of the rocker bar, but not up, so to go in and out of focus to get good sharpness, you have to press down with one hand's finger and then press down with the other hand's finger.The rocker bar is terrible idea, especially for 16x!To make matter's worse, there is a fair amount of play in the rocker bar.The rocker bar seems to be the limiting factor on short distances. 40 feet seemed to be the shortest distance they would focus.Stars come into focus well before the limit of the long-distance focus is reached, possibly indicating questionable workmanship, or maybe it makes it better for those who are really-bad near-sighted.

The moons of jupiter were clear and sharp even under city lights.Since it was the brightest "star" in the sky I thuoght i was looking at venus, but when i saw the 3 sharp dots surrounding the round disk, i knew it had to be jupiter.You have to rest them on a chair to see the moons.

The price here at Amazon (with free shipping) is $20 less than my local Walmart after our 10% taxes.

16x requires a fence or car or window to provide the stability needed to make full use of 16x. Even without a prop, it's good, but if your not going to use a prop, 12x50 is better because the amount of light is greater and the field of view is larger.

From someone who knows nothing about binoculars!
I was reading reviews on these binoculars, and I thought it would be nice to have a pair.All I know about binoculars is what 16x50 means.That's it.I love nature, so I love to look at things.I have spent about three days trying to "work" these binoculars, and I finally figured it out tonight!I gave them 4 stars because the carrying case and strap are not very good quality.I don't really like the cheap rubber-like lens caps.After a lot of use, I can see that they will be useless.

As for the binoculars, they are great.I can see things around the yard really close.Great for watching the birds!!!:)I also wanted to test them to see what I could see of the moon and stars.I figured out that if I turned the focus knob clockwise and push the square-looking thing in the middle with the right side pointing up--- you can see a very clear image of the moon.You CAN see the craters.I even looked at several constellations.I don't know many names specifically, but I could see all the stars from one that was hard to see with the naked eye.It was awesome!!!You really need to have steady hands to see well.My hands are pretty unsteady, but I could see enough to make me happy.I think a tripod or something for these would help.

Overall, I think this is a great pair of binoculars for the price.I'm glad I bought them.Just think of what you could do if you know how to use them!:) ... Read more

Asin: B00000J6WY
Subjects:  1. Power View    2. 16 x 50    3. Binoculars (Binocular)    4. Camouflage   

Sky Atlas 2000.0, 2nd Deluxe Edition
by Wil Tirion Roger W. Sinnott
Average Customer Review:
Spiral-bound (13 November, 1998)
list price: $55.00
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Reviews (24)

Excellent but can by for less elsewhere
This excellent resource for backyard astronomers can be purchased for $10 less from Sky and Telescope.

Almost Better Than Looking At The Real Sky.
On this Field Edition, each of the 26 charts measures 13.5" by 18.25".Star viewable area of each chart is 11.25 by 16.25".Large enough to see down to the 8th magnitude star.
With it's Main Index Sheet and another sheet with a rough diagram of what is on each chart, it is easy to quickly find the Constellation you seek.
The Introduction explains the symbols and lines used on the charts.With ~43,000 stars, ~2500 deep-sky objects and various points of interest, the charts are well drawn.
With known position of moving objects (like planets, comets, or asteroids) found in a magazine, the clear plastic overlay helps find where it should be positioned, down to <1 minute Right Ascension and/or <10 degrees Declination, almost assuring that you should be able to find where to look in the sky.

Loaded with info
I just recently got into backyard astronomy,and some friends who have been at it awhile suggested that I get this amazing atlas.Every page is crammed with the most amazing charts! I can't think of anything better.Be sure to get the companion to this,as well. ... Read more

Isbn: 0521627621
Sales Rank: 270333
Subjects:  1. Astronomy - Star Guides    2. Cosmology    3. Descriptive Astronomy    4. Science    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Cosmology & the universe    7. Popular astronomy    8. Science / Astronomy   

Mag Instrument M3A016 Black AAA Mini MagLite Flashlight
Average Customer Review:
Tools & Hardware
list price: $11.99
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Features

• Limited lifetime warranty
• High intensity adjustable light beam
• Sealed O-rings for water and shock resistance
• Candle mode feature for hands free light
• Spare lamp in the tail cap

Reviews (9)

The best Mag Light
This one is just as bright as the AA Mini MagLite and is considerably thinner and lighter. Extremely durable. I've had one for several years now and it's taken quite a beating in the car and in my toolbox.

Reliable little light
This is the perfect size light to carry with you in your pocket, for whatever you need to do.In my case, I use it to examine patients in my work as a doctor.The beam is strong and it has not failed me yet.Highly recommended- with Mag, you can't go wrong.

Perfect for medical professionals.
If you're like me, you're always shining lights into people's eyes, ears, and mouth in clinic and on the wards.It's important when checking pupillary reactivity to have a strong, even, consistent light that you can trust!

This light fits the bill perfectly.It clips into your whitecoat breast pocket and stays there.It comes in several stylish colors.And the ability to manually focus the light allows you to eliminate annoying 'hot spots' and 'cold spots' in the beam, common with cheap penlights, that might lead the naive medical student to miscall an afferent pupillary defect on the difficult 'swinging-flashlight' test!

I've been caring for patients with my Mini MagLite for more than 3 years.I'd urge you to do the same! ... Read more

Asin: B00002N6SF
Sales Rank: 6333
Subjects:  1. Flashlights    2. (Flash Lights)   

Mag Instrument AM2A016 Mini Flashlight Accessory Pack
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Tools & Hardware
list price: $5.99 -- our price: $5.99
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Features

• Pocket clip
• Lanyard wrist strap with key ring
• Colored lenses
• Lens holder

Reviews (5)

Amber lens is not included in this kit
Be advised that MagLite has changed the content of this kit.Instead of red and amber lenses, the kit now has red, blue, and clear lenses. (The part number of the kit is still AM2A016.)

Cool extras for your double A mini mag.
This is a great accessory pack. The rubber lens cover allows you to change lenses quickly, the red lens allows you to do things in the dark while maintaining your night vision, and the other accessories allow you to carry your flashlight just about anywhere. The only problem is that the different lenses are really easy to lose if your not using them.

Great for astronomy
The red lens is great for astronomy because it does'nt destroy your night-vision like a whitelightbulb does. The other accessories are handy so you don't lose your flashlight when you are looking through yourtelescope. ... Read more

Asin: B00002ND52
Sales Rank: 4993
Subjects:  1. Flashlights    2. (Flash Lights)