No need for a telescope: The right binoculars can help amateur astronomers get started

Here are some suggestions from experts on what kind of stargazing binoculars to buy

In this Denver Post file photo, a dark skies astronomy coordinator looks through binoculars near Lake City, Colorado. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

UPDATED: August 16, 2023 at 10:54 AM PDT

Binoculars can help you see nebulae, star clusters and several planets, including Jupiter with some of its moons.

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Originally Published: August 16, 2023 at 10:47 AM PDT

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