As advertised, these binoculars offer a superb tradeoff between aperture, magnification, and weight... (click for more).
Our most popular model, the 15x70 LW is an excellent all-around astronomy binocular. The new 11x70 LW provides large-aperture performance with moderate 11x magnification for sky sweeping. Designed with the amateur astronomer in mind, the GeminiŪ series are an affordable way to build memories under the stars with family and friends. They're also an excellent choice for long-range hunting, birding, marine and surveillance applications.
The lightweight Gemini LW versions provide the most bang-for-the-buck of any binoculars around. Every Gemini big binocular features prisms polished from high-index BaK4 glass and our best-quality Broadband Multi-Coatings on every air-to-glass surface (including the prisms). It's features like these that make Gemini giant binoculars such a great choice for amateur astronomers, hunters, and birders. Binoculars excel at deep space observation - viewing objects such as star clusters and nebulae. Quick looks at solar system objects are also rewarding - Saturn will appear elongated, the moons of Jupiter will be in evidence, and Earth's own moon will reveal intense detail.
The 11x70 LW and 15x70 LW models are excellent all-around binocular that can be hand-held for short periods of time, though a light tripod or lawn chair is definitely recommended for extended observing sessions with the 15x70. Many people feel like these 70mm units represent the best value for the money of any giant binocular, and at just $140, the Gemini 11x70 LW and 15x70 LW are certainly true bargains. True field of view is 4.5° (11x) and 4.3° (15x), and weight is just 3 lbs., 1.5 oz. Both binoculars come with a nylon carrying bag, along with coverage under our two-year warranty and 30-day return policy.
Every Garrett Optical binocular must pass a rigorous 14-point inspection that insures a high degree of both optical and mechanical performance, including accurate collimation. Any necessary adjustments are performed by a highly experienced technician on a U.S. Navy Mark V Collimator.
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