Quillon Pennant 10x50 binoculars, with parallelogram mount

Specifications

Description

The Pennant 10x50 is a roof-prism binocular with 50 mm objectives and 10x magnification. The 5 mm exit pupil matches the dark-adapted pupil of many adult observers, so the view stays bright while the magnification separates close pairs and shows the larger star clusters clearly. The 6.0-degree true field gives an apparent field of 60 degrees, which keeps a wide sweep of the Milky Way in view. Exit pupil and field size together set the balance between brightness and sweep speed.

The 10x50 suits targets that reward steady magnification, including the Double Cluster in Perseus, the Beehive in Cancer, the Pleiades, and the globular cluster M13 in Hercules. At 880 g the binoculars show small hand movements at this power, so brace your elbows against your chest or rest them on a wall or car roof. Sweep slowly along the Milky Way from Cygnus toward Cassiopeia, and note which clusters resolve into individual stars.

The BaK-4 roof prisms are phase-corrected and fully multi-coated, which keeps star images sharp toward the edge of the field. The 15 mm eye relief lets you keep eyeglasses on, though observers with deep eye sockets may need to fold the eyecups down to see the full field. The central focus wheel moves smoothly, and the right-eye diopter compensates for differences between your two eyes.

The body is nitrogen-purged and sealed against moisture, so you can use it on damp nights and in cold air without internal fogging. The 3.5 m close focus lets you view nearby terrestrial subjects as well as the Moon, which shows crater detail along the terminator at 10x. Store the binoculars in the soft case with the caps fitted to keep the lenses free of dust.

About this configuration

This listing covers one configuration of the Quillon Pennant 10x50 binoculars, defined by its package, optical coatings, armor color, and edition year. The parallelogram mount keeps the binoculars at eye level while you move them across the sky in smooth arcs. A parallelogram mount lets observers of different heights share the same view without aiming the binoculars again. Fully multi-coated optics treat every air-to-glass surface, which raises light transmission and image contrast.

Black rubber armor protects the body from knocks and gives a firm grip when your hands are cold. This is the 2024 edition, which revised the focus wheel and the strap attachment points of the Pennant line. Compare the exit pupil in the specifications with your sky conditions and your age, since both affect how bright the view looks.

What's in the box

• Binoculars with neck strap
• Objective and eyepiece caps
• Soft carrying case
• Lens cleaning cloth
• Parallelogram mount with counterweight
• Tripod adapter

Compatibility notes

• The central tripod socket accepts an L-shaped binocular adapter with a 1/4-20 thread.
• Fits binocular harnesses and parallelogram mounts rated for 1 kg binoculars.