Nikon WX 10x50 IF

Nikon WX 10x50 IF - 10x magnification for astronomy

Scanning the night sky with the naked eye makes faint details and subtle differences between stars harder to pick out. The Nikon WX 10x50 IF is an astronomical binocular with 10x magnification, made for observing the sky with both eyes. Its wide field of view takes in a broad stretch of sky at once, while the optical design keeps the image sharp from the centre to the edges. That edge-to-edge clarity matters when you’re following star fields across the view, rather than concentrating on a single point. Three ED glass elements in each half of the binocular correct colour fringing and bring out fine differences in the colours of stars. Multi-layer coatings across the optical surfaces support bright, natural-looking viewing across the visible spectrum. The WX is also suited to longer observing sessions: its magnesium-alloy body and adjustable rubber eyecups are thoughtful details when you’re holding a binocular to your eyes for an extended look. This is a specialist instrument for astronomy, with the wide view and carefully corrected optics to make scanning star fields rewarding. It’s a substantial set of optical features in a binocular format, rather than a simple pair for occasional sightseeing.

Highlights

• Flat-field optical design: Field-flattening optics keep the image sharp across the view, not just in its central area. This is particularly useful when you’re comparing stars at different points in the same field.
• Three ED elements in each side: Extra-low-dispersion glass corrects chromatic aberration. The result is a high-resolution, high-contrast view, with subtle star colour differences visible toward the edge as well as in the centre.
• Multi-layer optical coatings: The lenses and prisms receive multi-layer coatings to support high light transmission across the visible range. In astronomy, that helps preserve a bright, natural-looking view of the night sky.
• 76.4° apparent field of view: This broad apparent view gives you a wide area of sky to observe at once. The binocular’s stated field of view is 157 metres at 1,000 metres, a useful figure for understanding its breadth.
• Adjustable rubber eyecups: The eyecups rotate and slide, with six click-stopped positions for setting the viewing distance that feels right. Eye relief is 15.3 mm, a relevant figure when assessing viewing comfort.
• Magnesium-alloy body: The housing uses magnesium alloy for a robust construction without a heavy body. It’s a considered choice for an instrument intended for extended viewing sessions.

What's Included

• Nikon WX 10x50 IF binoculars
• Neck strap
• Hard carrying case
• TRA-4 tripod adapter
• Eyepiece cover
• Objective lens caps

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: WX 10x50 IF
• Type: Astronomical binoculars
• Magnification: 10x
• Apparent field of view: 76.4°
• Field of view at 1,000 m: 157 m
• Eye relief: 15.3 mm
• ED glass: Three elements in each side
• Optical design: Field flattening
• Coatings: Multi-layer coatings on lenses and prisms
• Body material: Magnesium alloy
• Eyecups: Rotating and sliding rubber eyecups, six click-stop positions