One of the tougher binocular accessories to find these days for
astronomy binoculars is a
tripod that offers both stability and height for use with a
binocular when you are standing. Most
photo tripods, even the ubiquitous
Bogen, require the center column to be extended if you want to stand while observing with a binocular. This drastically reduces stability with a heavy astronomy binocular.
That's why I was delighted to receive a gift from a friend of an old camcorder tripod, vintage mid-70s. What a great old tripod! With the legs fully extended and the center column in the down position (not extended), the tripod head is right at my eye level. Just like someone made it for my
Nikon Astroluxe 10x70. Lookout sky, here comes Joanie.