BinoWizard Astronomy Binocular Comparison Table

All Binoculars with a 5 Star Astronomy Rating

It is super important that binoculars for Astronomy take in as much of what little available light there is as possible as well as having a fairly hefty magnification.

That is why the best stargazing binoculars tend to be much larger than your standard 8x42 and often have powers that start from 15x.

For more on choosing Astronomical binoculars as well as the pros and cons versus telescopes, read my article on the Best Binoculars for Astronomy.

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Compact Binoculars (21mm - 28mm objective lenses)

Mid Size Binoculars (30mm - 34mm objective lenses)

Full Size Binoculars (42mm - 50mm objective lenses)

Large Binoculars (50mm - 60mm objective lenses)

Giant Binoculars (> 60mm objective lenses)

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Size: This is the physical size of the binoculars - compact binoculars tend to have objective lens diameters of less than 30mm and full size binoculars are around 42mm
Min. Objective Size: The minimum diameter of the objective lens - similar to the Size of the binoculars, but this does not take into consideration the size of the body and you can be more precise.
Max. Objective Size: The maximum diameter of the objective lens - use it in combination with the Minimum objective lens diameter above to isolate the exact size of binoculars you are looking for.
Magnification: This is the magnification of the binoculars - remember for many uses the biggest magnification is not the best!
Prism Type: Do you want binoculars with a Porro prism or Roof prism design?
Fully Multi-Coated: Must the binoculars contain multiple layers of anti-reflection coatings on ALL air to glass surfaces?
ED Glass Should the lenses on the binoculars made from Extra Low Dispersion Glass?
Waterproof: Must the binoculars be sealed and 100% waterproof?
Image Stabilization Must the binoculars have some sort of Image Stabilization? (like what you find on the Canon IS Binoculars for example)
Close Focus: This is the binoculars minimum close focusing distance.
Focus Free Most binoculars come with a focusing wheel, but some don't have one and are always in focus - often called fixed focus, focus free or self focusing binoculars.
FOV: The Field of View of the binoculars is expressed as the width of the view that you see at a distance of 1000 yards away. More Info: Wide Angle Binoculars.
Eye Relief: This is the amount of Eye Relief of the binoculars - especially important to those that wear glasses. More: Long Eye Relief Binoculars.
Price: The approximate price range of the binoculars - obviously this changes over time and depending on where the binoculars are purchased.
 

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    • (5/6) High Value
    • 16x
    • 42mm
    • 2.6
    • 25.92
    • Full Size
    • Rating for General Use Binoculars
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    • Rating as Marine Binoculars
    • Rating as Binoculars for Astronomy
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    • 204ft
    • 13.0ft
    • 14mm
    • No
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    • Yes
    • Yes
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    • No
    • 26ozs (737g)
    • 7.2in
    • 5in
    • 2.2in
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      Buy & Compare Prices for the Kite APC 16x42 Binoculars

    • High Value ($500-$1200 / £500-£1200)
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    • (3/6) Mid Price
    • 15x
    • 70mm
    • 4.7
    • 32.4
    • Large
    • Rating for General Use Binoculars
    • Rating for Birdwatching Binoculars
    • Rating for Wildlife Observation Binoculars
    • Rating for Safari Binoculars
    • Hunting Binoculars Rating
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    • Rating as Binoculars for Astronomy
    • Fully Multi-Coated
    • Porro Prism
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    • 231ft
    • 32.8ft
    • 20mm
    • No
    • Aluminium
    • Yes
    • Yes
    •  
    • Yes
    • No
    • 67ozs (1899g)
    • 11.4in
    • 8.5in
    • 3.3in
    • 8/10
    • 7/10
    • 7/10
    • 8/10
    • 8/10
    • 7/10
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      Buy & Compare Prices for the Bresser Spezial Astro SF 15x70 Binoculars

    • Mid Price ($130 - $300 / £130 - £300)
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    • (5/6) High Value
    • 7x
    • 50mm
    • 7.1
    • 18.71
    • Full Size
    • Rating for General Use Binoculars
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    • Rating as Binoculars for Astronomy
    • Fully Multi-Coated
    • Porro Prism
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    • 394ft
    • ft
    • 23mm
    • No
    • Metal
    • Yes
    • Yes
    •  
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • 51.5ozs (1460g)
    • 7.8in
    • 8.6in
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    • 8/10
    • 7/10
    • 9/10
    • 8/10
    • 9/10
    • 7/10
    • 80%
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      Buy & Compare Prices for the Fujinon Polaris FMTRC-SX 7x50 Binoculars

    • High Value ($500-$1200 / £500-£1200)
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    • (3/6) Mid Price
    • 15x
    • 70mm
    • 4.7
    • 32.4
    • Large
    • Rating for General Use Binoculars
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    • Fully Multi-Coated
    • Porro Prism
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    • 231ft
    • 49.2ft
    • 17mm
    • No
    • Aluminium
    • Yes
    • Yes
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    • Yes
    • No
    • 51ozs (1446g)
    • 10.9in
    • 8.7in
    • 3.4in
    • 8/10
    • 8/10
    • 7/10
    • 7/10
    • 8/10
    • 7/10
    • 75%
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      Buy & Compare Prices for the Celestron SkyMaster Pro 15x70 Binoculars

    • Mid Price ($130 - $300 / £130 - £300)
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    • (4/6) Mid-High Val
    • 8x
    • 56mm
    • 7
    • 21.17
    • Large
    • Rating for General Use Binoculars
    • Rating for Birdwatching Binoculars
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    • Hunting Binoculars Rating
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    • Rating as Marine Binoculars
    • Rating as Binoculars for Astronomy
    • Fully Multi-Coated
    • Roof Prism
    • Yes
    • Dielectric
    • 342ft
    • 11.5ft
    • 19.7mm
    • Yes
    • Polycarbonate
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • No
    • Yes
    • No
    • 34.6ozs (981g)
    • 6.5in
    • 5.8in
    • 2.6in
    • 8/10
    • 9/10
    • 8/10
    • 7/10
    • 9/10
    • 8/10
    • 82%
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      Buy & Compare Prices for the Bresser Pirsch ED 8x56 Binoculars

    • Mid-High Val ($300 - $500 / £300 - £500)
    • Good Value
    • (3/6) Mid Price
    • 15x
    • 70mm
    • 4.7
    • 32.4
    • Gaint
    • Rating for General Use Binoculars
    • Rating for Birdwatching Binoculars
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    • Hunting Binoculars Rating
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    • Rating as Binoculars for Astronomy
    • Fully Multi-Coated
    • Porro Prism
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    • 231ft
    • 14.0ft
    • 19mm
    • No
    • Aluminium
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • No
    • Yes
    • No
    • 45.9ozs (1301g)
    • 11in
    • 8.2in
    • 3.5in
    • 7/10
    • 8/10
    • 7/10
    • 7/10
    • 8/10
    • 6/10
    • 72%
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      Buy & Compare Prices for the Levenhuk Bruno Plus 15x70 Binoculars

    • Mid Price ($130 - $300 / £130 - £300)
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    • (3/6) Mid Price
    • 2.1x
    • 42mm
    • 20
    • 9.39
    • Compact
    • Rating for General Use Binoculars
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    • Rating as Binoculars for Astronomy
    • Fully Multi-Coated
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    • 2.0ft
    • mm
    • No
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    • Yes
    • No
    • 14.5ozs (411g)
    • 1.8in
    • 5in
    • 2.1in
    • 8/10
    • 9/10
    • 7/10
    • 9/10
    • 7/10
    • 6/10
    • 77%
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      Buy & Compare Prices for the Vixen SG 2.1x42 Binoculars

    • Mid Price ($130 - $300 / £130 - £300)
    • Good Value
    • (3/6) Mid Price
    • 20x
    • 80mm
    • 4
    • 40
    • Large
    • Rating for General Use Binoculars
    • Rating for Birdwatching Binoculars
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    • Hunting Binoculars Rating
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    • Rating as Binoculars for Astronomy
    • Fully Multi-Coated
    • Porro Prism
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    • 168ft
    • 16.0ft
    • 18mm
    • No
    • Aluminium
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • No
    • Yes
    • No
    • 70.4ozs (1996g)
    • 11.8in
    • 9in
    • 3.7in
    • 7/10
    • 8/10
    • 7/10
    • 7/10
    • 8/10
    • 6/10
    • 72%
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      Buy & Compare Prices for the Levenhuk Bruno Plus 20x80 Binoculars

    • Mid Price ($130 - $300 / £130 - £300)
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    • (3/6) Mid Price
    • 15x
    • 70mm
    • 4.7
    • 32.4
    • Large
    • Rating for General Use Binoculars
    • Rating for Birdwatching Binoculars
    • Rating for Wildlife Observation Binoculars
    • Rating for Safari Binoculars
    • Hunting Binoculars Rating
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    • Rating as Marine Binoculars
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    • Porro Prism
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    • 231ft
    • 72.0ft
    • 20mm
    • No
    • Magnesium
    • Yes
    • Yes
    •  
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • 61.7ozs (1749g)
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    • 7/10
    • 8/10
    • 7/10
    • 7/10
    • 8/10
    • 6/10
    • 72%
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      Buy & Compare Prices for the Helios Stellar-II 15x70 Binoculars

    • Mid Price ($130 - $300 / £130 - £300)
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    • (4/6) Mid-High Val
    • 8x
    • 56mm
    • 7
    • 21.17
    • Large
    • Rating for General Use Binoculars
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    • Porro Prism
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    • 441ft
    • 66.0ft
    • mm
    • No
    • Polycarbonate
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • No
    • No
    • Yes
    • 38.4ozs (1089g)
    • 7.87in
    • 8.3in
    • 2.9in
    • 8/10
    • 8/10
    • 9/10
    • 8/10
    • 9/10
    • 8/10
    • 83%
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      Buy & Compare Prices for the Steiner Nighthunter 8x56 Binoculars

    • Mid-High Val ($300 - $500 / £300 - £500)
    • Good Value
    • (6/6) Expensive
    • 10x
    • 50mm
    • 5
    • 22.36
    • Full Size
    • Rating for General Use Binoculars
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    • Rating as Binoculars for Astronomy
    • Fully Multi-Coated
    • Roof Prism
    • Yes
    • Dielectric
    • 345ft
    • 9.2ft
    • 20mm
    • Yes
    • Magnesium
    • Yes
    • Yes
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    • No
    • No
    • 35.2ozs (998g)
    • 6.85in
    • 5.28in
    • 2.64in
    • 9/10
    • 8/10
    • 10/10
    • 9/10
    • 10/10
    • 10/10
    • 93%
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      Buy & Compare Prices for the Swarovski EL 10x50 Binoculars

    • Top End (> $1200 / > £1200)
    • Best Value for Money  
    • (5/6) High Value
    • 20x
    • 70mm
    • 3.5
    • 37.42
    • Giant
    • Rating for General Use Binoculars
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    • Rating as Binoculars for Astronomy
    • Fully Multi-Coated
    • Roof Prism
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    • 157ft
    • 99.9ft
    • 19.5mm
    • No
    • Aluminum
    • Yes
    • Yes
    •  
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • 59ozs (1673g)
    • 10.15in
    • 8.74in
    • 3.31in
    • 8/10
    • 9/10
    • 9/10
    • 8/10
    • 8/10
    • 7/10
    • 82%
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      Buy & Compare Prices for the Celestron Echelon 20x70 Binoculars

    • High Value ($500-$1200 / £500-£1200)
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    • (2/6) Low Cost
    • 25x
    • 70mm
    • 2.8
    • 41.83
    • Giant
    • Rating for General Use Binoculars
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    • Rating as Marine Binoculars
    • Rating as Binoculars for Astronomy
    • Multi-Coated
    • Porro Prism
    • No
    •  
    • 141ft
    • 75.0ft
    • 13mm
    • No
    •  
    • Yes
    •  
    • No
    • Yes
    • No
    • 52ozs (1474g)
    • 10.2in
    • 8.46in
    • 3.2in
    • 6/10
    • 9/10
    • 6/10
    • 6/10
    • 6/10
    • 5/10
    • 63%
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      Buy & Compare Prices for the Celestron SkyMaster 25x70 Binoculars

    • Low Cost ($50 - $130 / £50 - £130)
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    • (2/6) Low Cost
    • 15x
    • 70mm
    • 4.7
    • 32.4
    • Giant
    • Rating for General Use Binoculars
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    • Rating as Binoculars for Astronomy
    • Multi-Coated
    • Porro Prism
    • No
    •  
    • 230ft
    • 43.0ft
    • 18mm
    • No
    •  
    • Yes
    •  
    • No
    • Yes
    • No
    • 48ozs (1361g)
    • 9.3in
    • 7.9in
    • 3.6in
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      Buy & Compare Prices for the Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 Binoculars

    • Low Cost ($50 - $130 / £50 - £130)
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    • (4/6) Mid-High Val
    • 25x
    • 100mm
    • 4
    • 50
    • Giant
    • Rating for General Use Binoculars
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    • Rating as Binoculars for Astronomy
    • Fully Multi-Coated
    • Porro Prism
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    • 132ft
    • 98.4ft
    • 18mm
    • No
    •  
    • No
    • No
    •  
    • Yes
    • Yes
    • 161.55ozs (4580g)
    • 17.1in
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      Buy & Compare Prices for the Orion GiantView 25x100 Binoculars

    • Mid-High Val ($300 - $500 / £300 - £500)
    •