The Monarch M7 8x42 binoculars are ideal for those looking to invest in a quality pair of binoculars but don’t have the cash to splash on the higher-end models that break into four figures. We were super impressed with them so they may gain a place in our best binoculars guide.

The Monarch M7 binocular line comes in 8x30, 8x42, 10x30 and 10x42 models and, for stargazing, we’d normally recommend higher magnifications and larger objective lenses. However, the 8x42 pair that we’ve reviewed here perform excellently for their price point. They are sharp, bright and the 8x magnification is best suited to star hopping and getting a closer look at the constellations we first learn as beginners. That makes them suited to beginner to middling astronomers and those with friends and family who might

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