Below you can find answers to commonly asked questions about our products
- Are Binoculars allowed on planes/ flights? – Yes, you can carry binoculars on a flight. You can put them both in checked-in baggage or cabin / carry-on. It is recommended to check with respective airline prior to travel in case of any specific restrictions
- Are binoculars good for stargazing? – Yes, Binoculars can be very fulfilling when it comes to stargazing. Also, they are a great way to start in the field of astronomy. More details can be found here: https://www.telescopesandbinoculars.com/choosing-the-right-binoculars
- Are binoculars allowed in hand luggage? – Yes you can carry your binoculars in your hand luggage on flights
- Are binoculars and telescope the same – While technically speaking, a binocular is made up of 2 telescopes placed side by side. However, the purposes of binocular and telescope are quite different. for more details please refer to – https://www.telescopesandbinoculars.com/home
- Are binoculars better than telescopes? – This depends on your usage. For example, to use for birdwatching or wildlife viewing, sightseeing etc, binoculars may be your best bet, while for astronomical observations of moon and planets etc, telescope is the equipment to go!
- Can binoculars damage your eyes? – The only safety warning is never to directly look at the Sun through binoculars, as they could cause irreversible damage to your eyesight. Other than this, Binoculars are fairly safe to use.
- Can you see planets through a pair of binoculars? – Yes, a good quality 10×50 Binoculars can show you Jupiter and its galilean moons, and shape of saturn ringsThrough higher magnification the view is more detailed, however it takes practice to be able to hold the binoculars steady enough to observe celestial bodies, and there is a limit to what kind of binoculars can be used handheld without requiring the use of a tripod. More details can be found at our educational website – https://www.telescopesandbinoculars.com/choosing-the-right-binoculars and https://www.telescopesandbinoculars.com/first-time-binoculars-buyers-mistakes
- Can binoculars take pictures? – BInoculars themselves do not have any capability to capture pictures, however, you can buy a phone mount and attach you smartphone to the binocular’s eyepiece to take pictures with your phone camera. See the product here for an example – https://huligun.com/shop/astronomical-accessories/smartphone-mobile-adaptor-mount-for-telescopes-binoculars-spotting-scopes-universal-compatible/
- Can binoculars get wet? – Yes, binoculars can get wet if used during rains or due to water spillage. Sometimes due to low temperatures there can be moisture condensation on the binoculars, thus making them wet. Not all binoculars are waterproof. If you are expecting to use the binoculars in conditions you suspect might cause them to get wet, do ensure you purchase waterproof binoculars
- What binoculars should i buy? – We have compiled useful information on our educational website at below link – https://www.telescopesandbinoculars.com/choosing-the-right-binoculars
- What binoculars are suitable for birdwatching – Choose branded, good quality 8x or 10x binoculars (preferably 8x) for this purpose. Some of the good brands for birdwatching binoculars are Nikon, Zeiss, Pentax, Bushnell, Vanguard, Helios
- What binoculars are suitable for wildlife – Choose branded, good quality 8x or 10x binoculars (preferably 10x) for this purpose. Some of the good brands for wildlife viewing are Nikon, Zeiss, Pentax, Bushnell, Vanguard, Helios
- Where to buy binoculars from? – If you are outside Bangalore, you can place an order directly on our website https://www.huligun.com and get it delivered via courier. If you are within Bangalore, you can chat with us on WhatsApp to know about pickup/ delivery options. For some of the in-stock products we also may be able to offer you same-day pickup/ delivery.
- Where to buy binoculars near me – If you are outside Bangalore, you can place an order directly on our website https://www.huligun.com and get it delivered via courier. If you are within Bangalore, you can chat with us on WhatsApp to know about pickup/ delivery options. For some of the in-stock products we also may be able to offer you same-day pickup/ delivery.