Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars with Tripod Adapter
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Customer Review: WOW
Summary: 5 Stars
I could never expect to see what I did the first clear night I took these out. Having little to no experience viewing the night sky the result is inspiring. My first object was the Pleiades cluster. After some other views of stars and the moon (which is amazing) I turned to find the Orion Nebula. A faint glow of pale green can be seen emitting from the center but make sure to try and stay steady. Being that the magnification is so high steadiness becomes a problem. Its ok for clusters, stars, etc. but if you want to focus on any faint objects or even catch a good look at the moon and planets a tripod is essential. Trying to view Jupiter using only my hands produced a small dot of light shaking around violently in my view. As soon as I put them on a tripod not only could I see a steady ball of light (no bands or anything like that) but to my surprise I was able to make out at least 3 of the moons. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to anyone looking for a good way to enter the hobby.Customer Review: Fabulous for Sports!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought these prior tot the 2006 baseball season - the package arrived an hour before I left for the stadium. Night game, overcast. From a seat thirty feet above the field and six rows behind the centerfield warning track, I was able to read the pitcher's lips in a conversation with the manager on the mound.
For years I have tried many pairs of binoculars from the "cheap seats" After one game I just had to write this review - these will transform the sporting experience - you'll see the players up close as if on television, but in crisper detail than any scren would capture. While it is tough to follow lightning quick action over a large playing field, it is with any pair of binoculars - these are for focusing on players up close. I watched the Angels laugh and horse around in the dugout before the game, in between innings, et cetera. I even zoomed in on the team owner in his luxury box!
These binoculars make the cheap seats seem like the best Season Seats.
Customer Review: Celestron Skymaster 15x70 a great buy
Summary: 5 Stars
I have used the Celestron SkyMaster for celestial and terrestrial viewing and have found them quite good for both. The large objective lenses absorb enough light to bring in deep sky objects despite the rectifying prisms needed for most ground viewing.
For viewing animal life in forests and fields, the binocular is exceptionally good. For instance, for the past three years, we have had Great Horned Owls nesting in a tree in the forest which is the back of our home; with a 10x50 binocular the view was fascinating--but the 15x70 practically puts us in the nest.
A tripod is an advantage with these binoculars since they tremble in one's hands at that power, and you probably don't want them for stomping through the wilderness--that's when a simple 8x35 or a small zoom scope works well.
However, in the right place and for the right use, I've seen nothing better for the price.
Bob Sauerbrey
SE Indiana
Customer Review: Best Binocs for the Price!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm an amateur astronomer of about 6 years and I can say that these are a top notch pair of binoculars! (Some of the best I've ever looked through for this price). You can't go wrong for the price, especially if you're trying to view the night sky. I use a bogen tripod, and monopod to view with though since these are kind of heavy. I have seen countless beautiful clusters, nebulas (little harder), galaxies, and double stars; along with Jupiter and all 4 of its largest moons. The moon is amazing in these bincos too. I insist that if you're looking for a pair to get started with and learn the night sky, these are them. Celestron makes nice telescopes and most certainly binoculars too. Also many don't mention this on here but, Celestron has a no fault limited lifetime warranty. The limited part only means that if you break it in the first 30 days they fix for free, but after its $25 and they'll give you a new pair if needed. Now that's customer service!Customer Review: Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars with Tripod Adapter by Celestron
Summary: 5 Stars
Everything I was hoping for, I use the glasses for searching in the sky for Bald Eagles usually looking out over 3-4 mile distances. With these its not a problem, one thing I noticed if your in too close ie. looking a block or two you may see some white ghosts on the outer fringes(bottom) what I noticed was as you scan further out this disappears, these things really are for looking LONG DISTANCES. When your scanning everything is very clear. I like the finish on the glasses like rubber which gives you a good grip on them. They are big so I do lean on my truck door etc. after a few minutes, trying to keep them up any longer would be a torture test. I did notice some reviews mention them being out of focus I didn't have this problem my guess would be as with any optics if they are hit, or bumped you could knock them out of focus, I'm usually very careful with optics. The bag was ok for me. All in all for the money you can't beat them, very satisfied.