The 15×70 version is one of the most popular models in Celestron’s Skymaster series. These large aperture binoculars are perfect for both star-gazing and terrestrial (land) use; especially over long distances. Features: high quality BAK-4 prisms and multi-coated optics — two key points to look for when considering a pair of binoculars. Comes with a tripod adapter.
Celestron SkyMaster Binoculars
Celestron 15X70 Skymasters ROCK! I’ve been an amateur astronomer for about 23 years. I have a broad amount of experience with the kind of optics that are used for astronomy. I have used most every type of instrument and have visited some of the great professional telescopes. I have hand built my own newtonian telescope including machining the german equatorial mount. Soon after completing this instrument I took it to a star party and ended up on my back with a pair of Fujinon SX binoculars. To make a long story short, I preferred the binos to the view in my telescope. Telescopes are expensive, they are big, heavy, hard to move, hard to store, complicated to set up correctly, and the view through the eyepiece can be crowded and dissapointing. For the casual observer binoculars are the superior choice. They are everything that a telescope is not…relatively cheap, light, easy use. And because they are so easy to use, you will end up using them much more often than you would a cumbersome telescope. That aspect of…
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A quantum leap above my 10×50’s for viewing deep sky objects I purchased the 15×70 Celestron Skymaster Binoculars primarily for casual astronomical viewing. Most of my remarks and observations center around using them for deep sky scans.First, the basic stats:Magnification: 15 power (50% greater than 10×50’s)Objective size: 70mm (equivalent light gathering power twice that of a 50mm binocular)Field of view is 4.4 degrees or 230 ft. at 1000 yardsA surprising near focus of a mere 43 ft.–exceptional for this type of binocular.Eye Relief: 18mm so one can wear eyeglasses–providing the rubber eyecups are folded downExit pupil is 4.67mm (only .33mm less than 10×50’s at 5mm)Other stats: Center focused; BAK-4 prisms, Porro design; Multi coated (but not fully multicoated) optics; Tripod adapter included an extra value (3 ½ inch vertical clearance). Case with strap–the latter the weakest part of the whole package.During daytime, we used it for…