Binocular Questions?

Probably an odd thing to ask on generally a music forum, but I might as well give it a shot! My dad has been wanting a decent pair of binoculars and it looks like he finally wants to take the plunge. His budget is about 150 bucks but the problem is we both know next to nothing about binoculars, and I have no idea where to start.
 
So he basically wants them just to see stuff thats far away (duh) so if any of you know something about binoculars, what would you recommend? Thanks a bunch!

Are these for astronomical or terrestrial use (or both)?
 

Pardon my ignorance, but both if possible? Otherwise, mostly for terrestrial use.