Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars with Tripod Adapter
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Customer Review: Amazing views of the sky.
Summary: 5 Stars
I am not an astronomer by any means. However, these binoculars are certainly a good start. These binoculars are huge, which is exactly what I wanted. The amount of light they gather is amazing. The first night I had them out, I had to put on my sunglasses to look at the full moon. I mounted them on my cheap camera tripod. Once settled, a nice stable view appears. The view is very sharp when focused correctly. Out of the box, these worked great, and are definitely worth the $55. I agree with some other posters that holding them near the end of the lenses offers a much more stable view. The case could be better, but I didn't buy these for the case. May get a sturdier tripod mount in the future, but the included one will certainly do for now. What amazes me is how many more stars there are that the naked eye can't see. I can look at what appears to be a blank spot in the sky, and see a whole star field through these binoculars. Bangarang.Customer Review: Wow!
Summary: 5 Stars
Terrific binocs for the price!
I have a pair of Bushnell Sportsmen 10x42 for a quick look at things. But when I want to "get serious" I pull out the SkyMaster 15x70!
You will look like Bugs Bunny getting out cartoon binocs due to the size, but they work AND HOW!
As others have said, a bit on the heavy side, but I don't have any problem holding them for 5-10 minutes. Longer than that, you will learn to adapt. Sit down, prop your elbows on your knees. Lie on your back and look at the stars. Get a tripod, whatever works for you.
Celestron "No Fault Limited Warranty" means no questions asked repair or replace, a good thing for klutzy people!
Only accessory I would add is a Pelican case for storage and hauling around in the car. The cheap included carry case does nothing to protect the binoculars from rough handling, and binocs this big are more sensitive and need the protection.
Customer Review: Binoculars over telescopes
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been to a couple of stargazing parties with these and, its funny how many people with their big scopes come over wanting to look through the binoculars. Quality seems to be excellent but thats from a newbie to astronomy. I love looking thru them but havent quite mastered the best way to use them yet as i wear glasses. I have just got a tripod and hope that helps because the biggest problem is holding them steady enough. but based on all the comments at the stargazing party these are an amazing value and great for those just getting into astronomy and trying to learn the night sky before making a big investment in a telescope . I enjoy looking through the scopes but actually like looking thru the binoculars more so far. But as i said im still learning and do want to eventually get a nice scope. For those just starting out though I think this is a very good binocular and am looking forward to some clear skies and using them.Customer Review: Lightyears from your backyard
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are considering purchasing these binoculars, all I can say is NOW! For the price, these are the best investment you can make for amateur astronomy. I took these things outside the first chance I got, and was blown away. On my first night with them, I saw the orion nebula, the beehive star cluster, and four moons of jupiter. I took along with me my old pair of 7x35, and there is no comparison. Through the 15x70's, the beehive cluster fills the view and at least 30 stars are visable, through the 7x35's, the beehive cluster could easily be mistaken for a smudge! Also, some people might be leary of the 15x magnification, as it makes the view wobbly, but I have had no problem with shakiness, and the scopes are light enough to be comfortable for half an hour of viewing. And I'm no muscle head, just your average 90 pound science geek. These scopes are a great investment, and more than fairly priced, so don't think twice.Customer Review: Great binos for the price.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a pair of these last year from Amazon and they have done a great job. They are a little heavy as you would expect with something this large.
They have been in the back seat of my car for six months with my 6 year old climbing on them and they still are just as good as new. I suggest buying a hard plastic pistol case to keep them in, the bag they come in isn't the best at protecting them, but what do you want for this price?
If you are just starting out in astronomy and want some good binoculars for birding, and looking up at the night sky, then these are what you want. Remember anybody can shell out $800 on a pair of binoculars and pretend that all else is inferior, if you are so inclined then these are not for you. However the rest of us can buy these binos and use the cash we saved to travel to some dark sky areas of the country.