HOT NEW PRODUCTS 2003

Binocular Telescope

     No one can argue with the premise behind binocular astronomy — using two eyes is the most natural way to observe the sky.  But binocular astronomy has traditionally been limited to small-aperture, fixed-magnification instruments.
     Enter the RB-66 Reverse Binoculars ($3,995) from JMI.  At a fraction of the cost of other binoculars in its aperture class, the RB-66 is a pair of 6-inch f/5 Newtonian telescopes custom manufactured for binocular observing.  And it's comfortable to use, since you look down into the eyepieces while viewing objects over your shoulders.  User-friendly pushbuttons located near cushioned hand grips control motors that adjust the binoculars' inter-ocular spacing, focus and alignment of the optical tubes.  The RB-66 comes standard with tripod, 20-mm wide-field eyepieces and digital setting circles.  There's also an optional pocket PC running TheSky software to help aim the binoculars.
     JMI Telescopes, Jim's Mobile, Inc., 8550 W 14th Ave, Ste 200, Lakewood, CO  80215; 303-233-5353; jmitelescopes.com.