{"title":"Explore Scientific G600 ED Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore Scientific G600 ED Series binoculars with extra-low-dispersion glass for higher-contrast views.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"g600-ed-series-8x42-binoculars","title":"G600 ED Series 8x42 Binoculars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Explore Scientific G600 ED 8x42 Binoculars deliver outstanding brightness, clarity, and true-to-life color, making them a top choice for birdwatchers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Equipped with premium ED glass and prisms featuring dielectric and phase correction coatings, these binoculars provide crisp, high-contrast images. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheir streamlined roof prism design is fully waterproof and nitrogen-purged to prevent fogging and protect against dirt and moisture. With 8x magnification and a 42mm aperture, they offer a wide 372-foot field of view at 1,000 yards and a close focus distance of 3 meters—perfect for observing wildlife near and far. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComfortable for eyeglass wearers thanks to 17.3mm of eye relief and twist-up eyecups, these binoculars also feature diopter adjustment for precise focusing and a tripod thread socket for added stability. The set includes a protective case, neck strap, lens covers, and cleaning cloth—ready for all your adventures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h2 hyphenate\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Number: ES-20843\u003cbr\u003eMagnification: 8mm\u003cbr\u003eLens Diameter: 42mm\u003cbr\u003eED Glass: Yes\u003cbr\u003eOptical Type: Roof; Bak4\u003cbr\u003eCoating: Fully Multi-coated\u003cbr\u003ePrism Coating: Dielectric Prism Coating \/ Correction Coating\u003cbr\u003eBody Color: Black\u003cbr\u003eFOV degrees: 7.1\u003cbr\u003eFOV: 372ft (@ 1,000 yards)\u003cbr\u003eClose Focus: 3m\u003cbr\u003eEye relief: 17.3mm\u003cbr\u003eWaterproof: Yes\u003cbr\u003eFogproof\/Nitrogen Purged: Yes\u003cbr\u003eEyecups: Twist-up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Manual:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/6029\/files\/ES_GS600Binos_IM_2021_a553c4f0-1347-4042-a3b3-6a969cfa79bf.pdf?v=1694530031\"\u003eDownload Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44014145863791,"sku":"ES-20843","price":346.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/ES-20843_8x42ED_1__30162.jpg?v=1766572930"},{"product_id":"g600-ed-series-10x42-binoculars","title":"Explore Scientific G600 ED Series 10x42 Binoculars","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Explore Scientific G600 ED Series 10x42 is a roof-prism binocular built around ED glass objectives, BaK-4 prisms, dielectric prism coatings and phase-correction coatings, in a nitrogen-purged body rated IPX7 for waterproofing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10x42 is one of the most useful formats there is. Ten times magnification is enough to resolve plumage detail, read distant markings and pick out lunar craters, while 42mm objectives give a 4.2mm exit pupil — bright enough to stay usable at dusk and dawn, when a large proportion of interesting wildlife activity happens. The published field of view is 6.1°, which Explore Scientific also gives as 319 feet at 1,000 yards, and close focus is 3 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEye relief is published at 16.1mm with twist-up eyecups, which is the combination that lets spectacle wearers see the full field. The package includes a protective case, a strap, lens covers and a cleaning cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirdwatchers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10x resolves the field marks that 8x leaves ambiguous, and a 6.1° field is wide enough to pick a moving bird up and hold it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife and hunting observers\u003c\/strong\u003e working at longer ranges, where the extra magnification over an 8x is what separates identification from a guess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDawn and dusk observers:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 4.2mm exit pupil and fully multi-coated ED optics keep the image bright when the light is going.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone observing in weather:\u003c\/strong\u003e an IPX7 rating and a nitrogen-purged body mean rain, spray and rapid temperature changes are not a problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasual astronomy users:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10x42 shows the larger open clusters, the Pleiades, the Andromeda Galaxy and lunar detail comfortably from a garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10x magnification with 42mm objectives:\u003c\/strong\u003e the exit pupil works out at 4.2mm, which is the figure that governs brightness in low light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eED glass objectives:\u003c\/strong\u003e extra-low-dispersion elements pull the different wavelengths closer to a common focus, which is what removes the colour fringe from a dark branch against a bright sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoof prisms in BaK-4 glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e BaK-4 has a high enough refractive index to keep total internal reflection working across the full prism face, so the exit pupil stays round rather than squared off at the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDielectric prism coating with correction coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e dielectric mirror coatings reflect a higher percentage of light than aluminium or silver coatings, and phase-correction coating restores the phase relationship a roof prism otherwise disturbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.1° field of view,\u003c\/strong\u003e published equivalently as 319 feet at 1,000 yards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16.1mm eye relief with twist-up eyecups:\u003c\/strong\u003e eyecups down for glasses, up for the unaided eye, with detents to hold the setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 metre close focus,\u003c\/strong\u003e which is short enough for insects and garden-distance subjects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIPX7 waterproof and nitrogen purged:\u003c\/strong\u003e sealed against water ingress and filled with dry nitrogen so the internal surfaces stay clear of fogging when the temperature changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack body finish,\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied with a protective case, strap, lens covers and cleaning cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA roof-prism binocular folds the light path inside a straight barrel, which is why roof designs are narrower and easier to hold than the stepped porro shape. The folding is done by a prism pair whose surfaces split the wavefront and recombine it, and that split introduces a phase shift that softens contrast unless it is corrected. Phase-correction coating is what puts the two halves of the wavefront back in step, and it is one of the clearest dividing lines between binoculars that resolve fine detail and ones that merely magnify. Explore Scientific specifies it here alongside a dielectric prism coating, which uses a stack of thin dielectric layers as a mirror rather than a metal film — a higher reflectivity across the visible spectrum, and no metallic colour cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ED glass sits in the objectives. A conventional two-element objective brings two wavelengths to a common focus and leaves the rest slightly apart, which appears as a coloured fringe on high-contrast edges. Extra-low-dispersion glass reduces the spread, and at 10x that improvement is visible on exactly the subjects where identification matters: a dark bird against bright sky, a white gull on grey water, the limb of the Moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirdwatching at medium and long range, where 10x resolves identifying detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDawn and dusk observation, where the 4.2mm exit pupil is working hardest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasual astronomy — the Moon, bright open clusters, comets and large star fields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine and wet-weather use, where the IPX7 rating and nitrogen purging are the relevant specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e a protective case, a strap, lens covers and a cleaning cloth, so it is ready to use on arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEyeglass wearers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.1mm of eye relief with twist-up eyecups is the specification that matters. Eyecups twist down for glasses and up for the unaided eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTripod use:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 10x, a tripod noticeably steadies the view for long observation. Explore Scientific does not publish whether this model carries a tripod adapter socket, so we would rather confirm that with them than assume — ask us and we will find out before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClose focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 metres is the published minimum, which is short for a 42mm binocular and worth having for butterflies and garden birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10x magnifies hand shake as well as the subject.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most people hold a 10x42 steadily enough for identification; for extended watching, bracing against a fence or using a tripod makes a visible difference. An 8x42 is the steadier hand-held format if that is your priority, and we stock those too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Scientific does not publish a weight or physical dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e for this model, so those rows read as not published in the table below rather than being estimated. If carrying weight is the deciding factor for you, ask us and we will confirm it with our Explore Scientific representative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe vendor's specification table lists magnification in millimetres rather than as a power.\u003c\/strong\u003e The model is a 10x42, which is a 10x magnification with 42mm objectives, and that is how it is recorded below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIPX7 covers immersion, not use underwater.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rating means rain, spray and a drop into a puddle are not events, which is what field use actually asks for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Binoculars come ready to use: set the barrel spacing to match your eyes, twist the eyecups up or down depending on whether you wear glasses, then set the dioptre adjustment once so both eyes focus together. That takes a couple of minutes on the first outing and holds afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10x42 or 8x42?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10x resolves more detail at distance and is the better choice for open country, shorelines and raptors. 8x is steadier in the hand, gives a wider field and a larger exit pupil, and suits woodland and fast-moving subjects. This one is the 10x. If you would like to compare, tell us where you do most of your watching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use them with glasses on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 16.1mm eye relief with the eyecups twisted down is enough for most spectacle wearers to take in the full 6.1° field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does ED glass do that ordinary glass does not?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reduces the spread between wavelengths at focus, which is what colour fringing on high-contrast edges actually is. The visible result is a cleaner outline on a dark bird against a bright sky and better fine contrast overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: a 10x42 ED-glass roof-prism binocular with dielectric and phase-corrected BaK-4 prisms, a 6.1° field, 16.1mm of eye relief, 3 metre close focus and an IPX7 nitrogen-purged body, supplied with case, strap, covers and cloth — a format that covers birding, wildlife and casual astronomy without specialising away from any of them. If you are weighing this against an 8x42 or wondering about tripod mounting, tell us how you plan to use them and we will help you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44014146125935,"sku":"ES-21043","price":346.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/ES-20843_8x42ED_7__63620.jpg?v=1766572938"},{"product_id":"g600-ed-series-8x56-binoculars","title":"Explore Scientific G600 ED Series 8x56 Binoculars","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Explore Scientific G600 ED Series 8x56 is a roof-prism binocular built around 56mm objectives and 8x magnification, using ED glass and BaK4 prisms. The pairing of those two numbers is the whole design brief: 56 divided by 8 gives a 7mm exit pupil, which is as much light as a fully dark-adapted human eye can accept. That is why 8x56 is the classic low-light and astronomy format rather than a general daytime one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Scientific publishes a 6.4° field of view, equivalent to 335ft at 1,000 yards, with 19.3mm of eye relief and a 3m close focus. The body is waterproof to IPX7 and nitrogen-purged against internal fogging, with twist-up eyecups and a black finish. Coatings are fully multi-coated on the lenses, with dielectric prism coating and correction coating applied to the roof prisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with a protective carrying case, neck strap, lens covers and a cleaning cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstronomy observers:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 6.4° field at 8x takes in whole constellation regions, the Hyades, the Coathanger and the Milky Way star clouds in a single, two-eyed view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwilight and dawn nature watchers:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 7mm exit pupil is what keeps the image bright when the light is going, which is when most mammals are active.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEyeglass wearers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.3mm of eye relief with twist-up eyecups is enough to see the full 6.4° field with spectacles on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who wants a binocular that lives outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e IPX7 waterproofing and a nitrogen fill mean rain and temperature swings are not events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e56mm objective lenses at 8x:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 7mm exit pupil, matched to a fully dark-adapted eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eED glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e extra-low-dispersion elements, used to bring wavelengths closer to a common focus and reduce the colour fringing that shows on high-contrast edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoof prism with BaK4 glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e a straight-through body shape, with BaK4's higher refractive index preserving a round, fully illuminated exit pupil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDielectric prism coating and correction coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e dielectric mirrors return more light than aluminised or silvered ones, and phase-correction coating restores the coherence a roof prism otherwise disturbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.4° field of view,\u003c\/strong\u003e published as 335ft at 1,000 yards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e19.3mm eye relief with twist-up eyecups,\u003c\/strong\u003e which set eye position for use with or without glasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof to IPX7 and nitrogen-purged,\u003c\/strong\u003e so the interior stays dry and clear through rain and temperature changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack body,\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied with carrying case, neck strap, lens covers and cleaning cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA roof-prism binocular folds the light path inside a straight barrel by reflecting it off surfaces that sit at a shallow angle to each other, which is what allows the compact, in-line shape rather than the stepped body of a Porro design. That folding comes with two costs, and this design addresses both. The first is reflectivity: one of the roof surfaces reflects at less than the total-internal-reflection angle, so it needs a mirror coating. A dielectric coating, which is what Explore Scientific specifies here, is a multilayer stack that returns a higher percentage of light than metallic silver or aluminium does. The second cost is phase: light reflecting off the two halves of the roof arrives slightly out of step, which softens fine detail. A correction coating puts the two halves back in phase, and Explore Scientific lists that coating on this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ED glass works on a different problem. Ordinary glass disperses wavelengths by slightly different amounts, so a lens that focuses green sharply leaves blue and red marginally out of focus, which shows as a coloured edge on bright, high-contrast subjects — a branch against a bright sky, or a star against black. Extra-low-dispersion glass brings those wavelengths closer together, so the edges are cleaner and contrast holds up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstronomical sweeping — star fields, large open clusters, the Andromeda Galaxy, comets and the Milky Way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-light nature observation at dawn and dusk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirding where a wide, bright field matters more than the highest magnification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAurora, meteor shower and general sky watching, where two-eyed viewing at low power is the most comfortable way to observe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility and Accessory Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandheld or supported:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8x is low enough to hold steady by hand for short spells. For longer astronomical sessions a tripod or a monopod removes the last of the shake and shows more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTripod adapters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore Scientific does not publish a tripod socket specification for this model, so we are not quoting one. Send us a note and we will confirm whether a standard L-adapter fits before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEyeglasses:\u003c\/strong\u003e the twist-up eyecups retract for spectacle wearers and extend for use without, and 19.3mm of eye relief supports both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClose focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3m, which suits garden and feeder distances as well as long range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather:\u003c\/strong\u003e IPX7 and nitrogen purging cover rain, spray and moving between a warm room and a cold garden without the interior fogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e carrying case, neck strap, lens covers and cleaning cloth, so nothing else is needed to start using them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to Know Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e56mm objectives make for a substantial binocular.\u003c\/strong\u003e That aperture is exactly what delivers the low-light performance, and a wide neoprene strap or a harness makes longer sessions comfortable. We stock both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Scientific does not publish a weight for this model,\u003c\/strong\u003e so that row is absent from the table below rather than estimated. If the figure is important to your decision, ask us and we will put the question to our Explore Scientific contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe 7mm exit pupil is fully usable by a young, fully dark-adapted eye.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pupil size tends to reduce with age, so some observers will not use the entire 7mm — the image stays bright and sharp regardless, and the wide exit pupil also makes eye placement far more forgiving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8x is a wide-field magnification rather than a detail one.\u003c\/strong\u003e For lunar craters or planetary detail a telescope is the right tool; for star fields, comets and sweeping, the binocular usually wins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe vendor specification table prints magnification as “8mm”.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is reproduced verbatim in the table below as Explore Scientific publishes it; the figure is 8x magnification paired with the 56mm objectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it difficult to set up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — there is nothing to assemble. The barrels hinge to match the spacing of your eyes, the centre wheel focuses both sides together and the dioptre ring on one eyepiece corrects for the difference between your two eyes. That takes about a minute the first time and holds afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy 8x56 rather than 10x50?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7mm exit pupil. 56mm of aperture at 8x delivers the brightest image a dark-adapted eye can accept, while 10x50 gives 5mm and asks more of your hand-holding. For astronomy and for low light, 8x56 is the format built for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use them with glasses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 19.3mm of eye relief is generous, and the twist-up eyecups retract so spectacles can sit close enough to take in the full 6.4° field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they need a tripod?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for casual use — 8x is comfortably hand-holdable. For extended astronomy a support makes a visible difference, because steadying the image reveals fainter stars than a hand-held view does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the ED glass change?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reduces colour fringing on high-contrast edges by bringing wavelengths closer to a common focus. On a bright star or a dark branch against a pale sky, the edge reads clean rather than tinted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: an 8x56 ED roof-prism binocular with BaK4 prisms, dielectric and correction coatings, a 6.4° field, 19.3mm of eye relief and IPX7 waterproofing — a 7mm exit pupil built for the hour after sunset and the hours after that. If you would like a harness, a tripod adapter or a comparison against another format we carry, tell us how you plan to use them and we will help you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44014146224239,"sku":"ES-20856","price":553.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/ES-20856_8x56_1__10230.jpg?v=1766572946"}],"url":"https:\/\/ontariotelescope.com\/collections\/explore-scientific-g600.oembed","provider":"Ontario Telescope and Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}