Explore Scientific 24x82mm BT-82 SF Large Binoculars w/ 62 Degree LER Eyepieces
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Explore Scientific BT-82 SF Large Binoculars with 62 Degree 20mm LER Eyepieces - 01-14210
Presenting the Explore Scientific 24x82mm BT-82 SF Large Binoculars with 62 Degree LER Eyepieces, your gateway to exploring the celestial wonders and the beauty of nature and landscapes.
By day, you can marvel at distant natural elements, from majestic landscapes to ships and airplanes, while by night, these binoculars unveil the celestial realm, revealing globular star clusters, radiant gas nebulae, and the moon's intricate craters, as well as distant planets.
These binoculars are equipped with large, light-gathering lenses and professional lens coatings, ensuring crisp and vivid images even in low-light conditions, delivering an exceptional viewing experience.
Their ergonomic design, featuring a comfortable 45-degree viewing angle, enables fatigue-free use, even when tilting the binoculars significantly.
Think of these large binoculars as a double refractor telescope, providing the full light-gathering power per eye.
This approach enhances the vibrancy of observed objects and minimizes eye fatigue, allowing you to appreciate the finest details.
Designed for rugged outdoor use, the BT series binoculars feature a robust magnesium housing, sealed and nitrogen-filled to prevent internal optics fogging, even in challenging weather.
Included are two Explore Scientific 20mm eyepieces from the 62-degree LER series, renowned for their quality in the astronomy community.
These eyepieces offer a 24x magnification with a broad field of view, along with a comfortable long eye relief and soft silicone eyecups.
For customization, these binoculars support interchangeable eyepieces with a 1.25-inch / 31.7mm plug-in diameter, allowing you to adjust the magnification and field of view to your liking.
A precise brass compression ring clamp securely holds the eyepieces in place.
Enhance your astronomical observations by using color and nebula filters, which can be easily attached to the eyepiece sleeves.
These filters, when used in pairs, heighten contrast and object visibility.
They are compatible with Explore Scientific screw filters with a 1.25-inch / 31.7mm diameter.
Experience comfortable viewing with the 45-degree angle and precise helical single focus mechanism, which ensures effortless and accurate focusing.
The integrated dew caps can be removed in humid and cold conditions to prevent fogging and stray light.
A convenient metal carrying handle, situated at the center of gravity, simplifies transportation and provides stability during tripod assembly.
Features:
- 24x Magnification: Paired with the ES 62 Degree 20mm LER Eyepieces, these Binoculars offer powerful 24x magnification, allowing you to get up close to your subject. This magnification is perfect for detailed astronomical observations and terrestrial viewing alike, offering a versatile optical tool for any enthusiast.
- 82mm Objective Lens: Equipped with an 82mm objective lens, these binoculars gather ample light for clear and detailed observations. The larger objective lens diameter enhances light collection, making them ideal for low-light conditions and celestial objects.
- Large Binoculars: These binoculars feature a robust design with an 82mm objective diameter and a 480mm focal length, making them suitable for a wide range of observations. Their substantial size provides stability and impressive image quality, ensuring an immersive viewing experience.
- Versatile Observation: With these binoculars, you can explore the moon, planets, and bright deep-sky objects in the night sky, as well as terrestrial targets during the day, providing versatility in your observations. This versatility allows you to seamlessly switch between celestial and terrestrial views without the need for additional equipment.
- Robust Build: Designed for durability, these binoculars are sealed and nitrogen-filled to prevent fogging, making them suitable for various weather conditions and outdoor use. Their rugged construction ensures they can withstand the rigors of outdoor adventures and challenging climates.
- Convenient 45-Degree View: The 45-degree viewing angle ensures comfortable and ergonomic use, reducing fatigue during extended observation sessions. Individual focusing allows for precise adjustments. This design promotes relaxed and effortless stargazing or wildlife observation.
- Carrying Handle: An integrated carrying handle simplifies transportation and provides a secure grip when attaching the binoculars to a tripod. This handle adds a layer of convenience for on-the-go astronomers and nature enthusiasts.
- Premium Eyepieces: The binoculars come with two premium waterproof Explore Scientific 62-degree 20mm Long Eye Relief (LER) eyepieces, delivering high-quality optics for your observations. These eyepieces offer a wide field of view and comfortable eye relief, enhancing your overall viewing experience.
- Interchangeable Eyepieces: The 1.25-inch / 31.7mm eyepiece holder allows you to use interchangeable eyepieces, giving you flexibility in adjusting magnification and field of view to suit your needs. This feature enables you to tailor your observations to specific objects or scenarios.
- Extendable Dew Caps: These binoculars feature extendable dew caps that help minimize condensation on the lenses, ensuring clear views even in changing environmental conditions. These caps are especially useful for preventing moisture buildup in humid or dew-prone locations.
- Tripod Connection: The binoculars are compatible with tripods, offering two 1/4-inch and one 3/8-inch photo thread connections, providing stability for your observations and minimizing vibrations. Tripod compatibility ensures steady and shake-free views, particularly important for high-magnification observations.
- Included Accessories: This comprehensive observing kit includes indispensable items for a complete experience, featuring a convenient carrying handle for easy transportation, protective lens caps for optic maintenance, premium eyepieces for optimal viewing, extendable dew caps to prevent condensation, and a limited 1-year warranty for enduring peace of mind.
Recommended Accessories:
For an enhanced viewing experience, we highly recommend utilizing a robust tripod with the necessary load capacity.
These binoculars can be firmly affixed using either two 1/4-inch or one 3/8-inch threaded holes, which are standard features on most tripods.
For superior stability and support, you may want to explore the optional Explore Scientific U-Mount with Tripod for BT-82 Large Binoculars, specially designed for ES BT Series Binoculars.
The Explore Scientific U-Mount boasts an adaptable friction mechanism that ensures seamless maneuvers and steady positioning, even when observing at high magnifications.
This feature allows you to scrutinize the most delicate details with absolute precision, free from any disruptive vibrations.
What's Included:
✓ Explore Scientific 24x82mm BT-82 SF Large Binoculars
✓ Carrying handle
✓ Lens caps
✓ 2x Explore Scientific 62 Degree 20mm LER eyepieces
✓ Extendable dew caps
✓ Limited 1 year warranty
Specifications:
| Item Number | 01-14210 |
| Optical design | Achromatic refractor Porro |
| Mirror / lens diameter | 82 mm |
| Focal length | 470 mm |
| Focal ratio | 5.7 |
| Apparent Facial field | 62 degrees |
| Type of remuneration | Enhanced Multilayer Desposition (EMD) |
| Exit pupil min. | 3.5 mm |
| Field of view | 2.6 degrees |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Water resistance protection level | IPX6 |
| Exit pupil distance | 15 mm |
| Total length | 445 mm |
| Total width | 226 mm |
| Total height | 122 mm |
| Total net weight | 4300 g |
| Housing material | Magnesium |