Binoculars are a wonderful instrument to get your feet wet in astronomy. But they are also an extraordinary companion to a telescope for observing the night sky. Stephen Tonkin, an author of two books on binocular astronomy shares with us all the essential information for beginners to get started on their journey in stargazing with binoculars. Time stamps :02:37 : Why should one consider stargazing with binoculars ?05:21 : How do binoculars work ?08:42 : How to choose binoculars for stargazing11:13 : Binoculars vs Monoculars13:35 : Why should I mount my binoculars for observing the night sky ?14:54 : Monopods, Tripods and Parallelogram Mounts17:50 : Binoculars recommended for stargazing21:40 : Techniques to observe the night sky with binoculars26:27 : Can I see the moon with binoculars ?28:20 : Can I see the planets with binoculars ?32:08 : Winter night sky through binoculars40:08 : Summer night sky through binoculars Useful links and resources :The Binocular SkyThe Binocular Sky on TwitterThe Binocular Sky on FacebookDiscover the Night Sky through BinocularsBinocular AstronomyThe Monthly Sky GuidePhilip's Planisphere (Latitude 51.5 North)Stars (Collins Gem)Stellarium If you liked this episode, please consider buying me a coffee.