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Orion Telescopes
Beginner
Orion Paragon-Plus Binocular Mount without Tripod
$179.99
 
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Expected Ship Date: 07/15/2024

  • Specialized mount holds heavy binoculars up to 80mm to eliminate arm strain and shakiness for viewing comfort
  • Features sliding counterweight for balancing the mounted binocular
  • Compatible with any field or photography tripod (without pan head) that has a 1/4" or 3/8" threaded post
  • Includes an L-adapter for attaching binoculars equipped with a forward facing 1/4-20 tripod threaded hole. NOTE - binoculars with a downward facing sliding adapter permanently mounted to a center shaft between the two barrels will require the 7589 Orion Binocular Mount Adapter, sold separately.
  • Weighs 12.6 lbs. Tripod sold separately


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Item #  05376

Stargazing with binoculars is an idyllic pleasure. All the more so with Orion's Paragon-Plus Binocular Mount.

This parallelogram-style mount's silky smooth motion provides relaxing viewing for hours on end with binoculars as large as 80mm in aperture. It eliminates arm strain and shakiness, and allows you to aim your binocular high overhead, even to the zenith, while you stand or sit comfortably underneath. Ahhh!

What's more, you can raise and lower the binoculars while staying fixed on a target, a wonderful feature when two or more people are observing together.

Solidly constructed of aluminum, the mount features a sliding counterweight for perfect balance and an L-adapter for attaching virtually any tripod-adaptable binoculars. Any binocular with at least 1 3/8" (35mm) of space around the tripod adapter port will work with this heavy-duty binocular mount.

Maximum binocular height is 7' 7". The tripod and binocular mount each come fully assembled. For use with Orion 80mm Astro-Binoculars, adapter (7589) is required to couple the binocular's integrated 1/4"-20 post to the binocular mount. Compatible with virtually any heavy-duty field tripod (without pan head) that has 1/4" or 3/8" threaded post. Mount comes fully assembled. Weighs 12.6 lbs.

The included binocular L-bracket on the top of this parallelogram is compatible with binoculars that use a ¼-20 threaded mounting socket between the eyepiece barrels that faces forward (parallel to the binocular optics). If your binocular has a downward facing sliding adapter permanently mounted to a center shaft between the two barrels (common in many giant 80mm or larger binoculars), you will need the #7589 Orion Binocular Mount Adapter (sold separately) to replace the L-bracket attached to the top of the Parallelogram.

Warranty

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at 800-447-1001.

Warning

Please note this product was not designed or intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 12 years of age or younger.

Product Support
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  • User level
    Beginner
  • Weight rating
    6 lbs.
  • Bearing material
    Friction bearings
  • Weight, fully assembled
    12.6 lbs.
  • Additional included accessories
  • Other features
  • Warranty
    One year

Orion binocular mount
Binocular mounting knob
Counterweight
Counterweight shaft
Counterweight shaft lock knobs

Orders received by 1pm Eastern Standard Time for in-stock items ship the same business day. Order received after noon will ship the next business day. When an item is not in-stock we will ship it as soon as it becomes available. Typically in-stock items will ship first and backordered items will follow as soon as they are available. You have the option in check out to request that your order ship complete, if you'd prefer.

A per-item shipping charge (in addition to the standard shipping and handling charge) applies to this product due to its size and weight. This charge varies based on the shipping method.

Standard Delivery: $0.00
Standard Delivery to Canada: $15.00
3 Day Delivery: $45.00
2 Day Delivery: $45.00
Next Day Delivery: $58.00

What’s the right size binocular for my intended use?
Hiking If you hike or travel a lot, you’ll want a binocular that is compact and lightweight, perhaps even weatherproof. An 8x24 or 10x25 would be a good choice. Birding The most popular model for birdwatching is 8x42. It’s small and nimble, offers steady hand-held views, and has sufficient light grasp to provide bright, well-resolved images. If you plan to study birds at close range, look for a binocular with a near-focus distance of a few feet. Astronomy For stargazing, light grasp is the most important factor. Choose a binocular with at least a 50mm aperture. A 7x50 model is easily hand-holdable and provides nice, wide-field views. The higher-power 10x50 is also popular, and in fact is preferable to the 7x50 where skyglow is a problem. A tripod is recommended for a steady view, however. “Giant” binoculars of 70mm, 80mm, or 100mm aperture will reveal fainter deep-sky objects and more subtle detail. If you can afford the higher price (and a good tripod) and don’t mind the extra bulk.

What do the numbers mean that are included with binoculars?
Binocular sizes are expressed with two numbers: 7x35, 10x50, etc. The first number is the magnification (or power), the second is the aperture, or diameter of the objective (front) lenses in millimeters. For example, 7x35 binoculars provide 7-times magnification and have 35mm objective lenses. For a given magnification, larger objective lenses yield a brighter image in dim light, but also result in a bulkier, heavier binocular.

What is exit pupil and why is it important when selecting binoculars?
It is all about brightness.
The exit pupil size determines the amount of light available to the eye. The pupil of your eye widens and contracts depending upon the available light conditions. If the exit pupil of the binocular is as large, or larger than the pupil of your eye, you will see an image as bright as your pupils will allow. The exit pupil is equal to the diameter of the objective lens divided by the magnification. Example: 7x35 binocular, 35 divided by 7 = 5mm. A 3mm exit pupil is sufficient for daytime use, a 5mm is suitable for daytime & twilight, a 7mm is desirable for maximum nighttime or astronomy use.

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