Go Astronomy: Image-Stabilized Binoculars

Image-Stabilized Binoculars

Image-Stabilized (IS) binoculars use different methods to stabilize the image, thus reducing and almost completely eliminating shake. Some IS binoculars use battery-operated gyroscopes the stabilize the image, others use a suspended prism, while others use motion sensors to control the shape of the prism. Views through IS binoculars are spectacular - you will be amazed at their capabilities.

However, image-stabilized binoculars are pretty pricey, starting at around $1,200 for a decent unit suited for astronomy. IS binoculars from Canon are generally considered among the best.

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