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Binoculars are a wonderful tool for stargazing because they offer the ability to see beautiful, clear images of the night sky from within arm's reach.
When choosing binoculars for astronomical observations, models with an objective lens diameter of at least 40-50 mm will collect enough light to improve the visibility of stars, planets, and some deep sky objects. For handheld stargazing, magnifications of 7x to 10x will provide excellent wide fields of view, but binoculars with higher magnification (10x and above) require the use of a sturdy tripod to eliminate any shake.
In this guide, we’ve rounded up the best binoculars for astronomy for beginners and experienced observers alike, and there are plenty of celestial wonders to behold in March. Mercury has joined the Planetary Parade, but you won’t have much time left to see all of the planets, as Venus and Saturn will soon disappear below the horizon before sunset. Binoculars are a great lightweight alternative to the best telescopes, and are ideal for viewing the total lunar eclipse on March 13–14. March is also a great time to view Sirius and the Big Dipper.
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