Omegon Brightsky 45° Binoculars 22×70, Includes Neptune Fork Mount with Center Column and Tripod

Omegon Brightsky 45° Binoculars 22×70, Including Neptune Mount with Middle Pillar and Tripod: complete set with fork mount and tripod

The Omegon Brightsky 22×70 with 45-degree field of view is a large astronomical binocular with interchangeable 1.25-inch eyepieces, magnesium housing, and nitrogen filling. This set also includes the Pro Neptune fork mount with center pillar and the carbon tripod: everything you need to get started that same evening.

With a 70 mm aperture and 22x magnification, this is the model where most observers in this line start: light enough for a standard fork mount, with a field of view ample enough for star fields and comets.

70 mm at 22x: overview with detail

Two 70 mm objective lenses together capture well over twice as much light as a single 70 mm binoculars, and your brain combines both images into a calmer and deeper overall image. At 22x magnification, you can see Jupiter's moons, the phases of Venus, and the larger globular clusters as grainy clouds.

The actual field of view of 3.3 degrees is wide: the entire Pleiades fit in it, just like the Andromeda Galaxy with its companions. During the day, that means a width of 57 meters at a distance of one kilometer.

45-degree viewing angle from the side

The 45-degree viewing angle is the versatile position. Low on the horizon and up to about 60 degrees in elevation, you can look through the eyepieces in a relaxed posture, even on a standard tripod head. For birds on the mudflats, ships at sea, and the moon above the landscape, this is the most comfortable angle.

If you often focus on the zenith, you need to sit further down under the telescope at 45 degrees. Those who mainly observe deep-sky objects high in the sky are better off choosing the 90-degree version.

Fully multicoated achromatic optics

The objectives and prisms are fully multi-coated. This keeps light transmission high and suppresses internal reflections that affect contrast in bright objects. At this price, you get the aperture and interchangeable eyepiece concept of the top class, without the extra cost of ED glass.

Near the moon's limb and bright stars, a slight color fringe is visible, which is normal for an achromat of this aperture. Anyone who finds this distracting can choose the ED-APO version of the same model.

Interchangeable eyepieces and filter thread

By default, two 18 mm flatfield eyepieces with a 65-degree apparent field of view are included. They are 1.25 inches, so you can replace them with any pair of eyepieces from your telescope case. For example, two 10 mm eyepieces provide a higher magnification for the moon and planets.

Both eyepiece holders have 1.25-inch filter threads. A pair of UHC filters enhances the contrast of nebulae from a light-polluted environment. Each tube has its own focusing mechanism, allowing you to precisely adjust the viewer to your eyes.

Neptune fork mount and carbon tripod

This set includes the Omegon Pro Neptune fork mount with central pier and the 40 mm carbon tripod. The aluminum fork carries up to 9 kg, moves on Teflon bearings, and tilts from 30 degrees below the horizon to 90 degrees straight up. The 150 x 55 mm sandwich dovetail clamps the telescope in place in a single motion.

The carbon tripod holds up to 50 kg stably, extends up to 1.90 meters, and has rubber feet with steel spikes for grass and sand. With the center column, you can view the zenith while sitting without your legs getting in the way. Everything fits and is adjusted, you can start the very same evening.

Included

• Binoculars with 45-degree eyepiece view
• Two 18 mm flatfield eyepieces, 1.25 inch, 65 degrees
• Foldable eyepieces and objective lens caps
• Handle and 1/4 and 3/8 inch tripod mount on the bottom
• Omegon Pro Neptune fork mount with center column
• Omegon Pro Carbon tripod 40 mm

Featured accessories

This set is complete. As a supplement, we recommend the Omegon hard case for 70 mm Brightsky for safe transport and two Omegon Pro UHC 1.25 inch non-reflector filters for city smog.

For whom yes and for whom no

• ✓ Nature, mudflats, coast, and sea during the day, starfields and the moon in the evening
• ✓ Observers who already own 1.25-inch eyepieces and filters
• ✓ For those who want an instrument for years to come, with room to grow in magnification
• Handheld or on a light photo tripod: too heavy, too much magnification
• ✗ Traveling with limited luggage space; for this, a 10×50 is more suitable
• If you are looking for a compact viewer for the zenith

Specifications

You can find all the large binoculars, mounts, and cases for this brand on the Omegon brand page.