Nikon Aculon A211 10x50 binocular

Cost: £99 / $119.95

From: Nikon 4

All of the usual binocular subjects can be picked out easily with these, from Jupiter’s disc to the crescent Moon, with the optical system revealing crisp shadows at our natural satellite’s terminator. The aspheric lens works like a charm and eliminates any image distortion. The rubber armour allows for a firm, shock-resistant grip that makes the binocular pleasing to hold. With a fairly large 6.5-degree field of view, this binocular is perfect for star clusters, planets and the Moon.