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Fujinon LB-Series
The superior nighttime light gathering power of LB binoculars makes them the favorite of many astronomers for comet watching. EBC-coated optics and high-resolution lenses provide clear and sharp images without distortion or blurring from the center to the edges.
Features LB-Series:
- Maximum image brightness due to 150 mm aperture and Electron Beam Coated optics
- Three-dimensional viewing impression due to inter-objective spacing
- Optimised baffles for increased contrast
- Rigid construction: housing completely waterproof, weatherproof and corrosion-resistant
- Up to 40 x magnification for high resolution at long distances
- Also available with 45° inclined viewing for more comfortable observation (EM version only)
- Optional mount and tripod available
Our expert comment:
The binoculars are supplied with a sturdy case. A swivelling mount is attached to the bottom of the binoculars, which allows the binoculars to be swivelled from 33 degrees below the horizon to 36 degrees above the horizon. You also need the Fujinon base on which the mount is attached. This base is also the azimuth bearing. If you want to build thebase yourself: the hole in the mount has a diameter of 31.8 mm and is 88 mm deep.
The close focus is approx. 60 metres.
The stray light eyepiece cups cannot be folded down, so you can only observe without glasses. The overtravel when focussing can compensate for a maximum of -7 diopters, so you can observe without glasses even if you are relatively short-sighted.
The interpupillary distance is adjustable from 57 to 73 mm.
(Stefan Schuchhardt)
