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Imserba Webstore - Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars with Tripod Adapter
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List Price: $99.99
Our Price: $62.95
Your Save: $ 37.04 ( 37% )
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Celestron
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Celestron
EAN: 0050234710091
Feature: Multi-coated optics
Has Tripod Mount: 0
Is Autographed: 0
Is Fragile: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Celestron
Manufacturer: Celestron
Model: 71009
Publisher: Celestron
Studio: Celestron
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
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Features
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Multi-coated optics
Large aperture perfect for low light conditions and stargazing
Tripod adapter
Long eye relief ideal for eyeglass wearers
Diopter adjustment for fine focusing
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Editorial Reviews:
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Celestron and ;s SkyMaster Series of large aperture binoculars are a phenomenal value for high performance binoculars ideal for astronomical viewing or for terrestrial (land) use - especially over long distances. Each SkyMaster model features high quality BAK-4 prisms and multi-coated optics for enhanced contrast. Celestron has designed and engineered the larger SkyMaster models to meet the special demands of extended astronomical or terrestrial viewing sessions. The 15x70 version is one of the most popular models in the series. It offers serious large aperture light gathering in an affordable and reasonably lightweight configuration.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: New Amature Astronimer
Comment: Works great, everything I expected. Now I need to get my eyes corrected (I've been putting it off) so that I enjoy it's full capabilities. All of the reviews were very helpful and appreciated. I think that I hexed myself with this purchase: it's never cloudy in Kansas City at this time of year, it's been cloudy many nights since the binoculars came in the mail. I'm up late and up early any time that it clear, having the time of my long life.
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Summary: Simply Great binocs
Comment: I have had these binoculars for about 1 year now and I still bring them basically anywhere I go. I started to get interested in Astronomy last summer and needed an optical instrument that would be easy to use and not very expensive. I went ahead and ordered SkyMaster and loved it from day 1. They are great for both Astronomy use and for day time observing. From looking at distant landscape, contrails of an overhead jet travelling at 35,000 feet or looking at Andromeda galaxy, these binocs bring everything much closer and much brighter than most people would expect. There is always a WOW factor when someone picks it up for the first time. All moving parts, including focuser are smooth and very well made. The only downside that I see is that these are relatively big and heavy binoculars. I would suggest buying a monopod, so your viewing sessions will be longer and more enjoyable. If you don't have monopod or tripod, just find some kind of support for your arms or sit in the reclining chair. Overall, this is top level, highly recommended product.
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Summary: Easy Astronomy on a budget!
Comment: These are great! If you want to look into astronomy but don't want to spend a ton of money, this is a great buy! Easy to use, not at all heavy really, sharp clear optics and great value. I use these more than my 8" Reflector now. So much easier to grab and go outside. I am very happy with this purchase!
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Summary: Your sleepless nights will be worthwhile!
Comment: Today was my first use of these binoculars along with the tripod I ordered from 57"TRIPOD FOR SPOTTING SCOPE CAMERA BINOCULARS+CASE !!
I used the free open source stellarium software (google it) to research and locate targets of interest. Jupiter with four of its moons was the easiest to spot with the binoculars and the most exciting view was the Orion's Nebula. A lot of detail is visible in the sky in general at the minimum maginificaiton. In terms of functionality, aesthetics and price, this is a great product, no complaints. Since this is the only product I have used so far, can't really say how it compares with other similar products. The instruction sheet that comes with the product seems a little outdated as the diagram shows a zoom lever whereas in the actual product, zoom works through rotation of lens with fingers. I recommend that you get a good sturdy tripod that can remain stable and smooth under the weight of this product, the tripod I bought does an OK job but is not the best option by any means.
Just like I was, if you are having a tough time deciding between a binoculars and a telescope, the BBC sky at night magazine episode 11 on YouTube should help you make the decision.
Happy stargazing!
P.S. Addition on 10/23/2009: The tripod I bought earlier, mentioned above in the first line of this review, broke yesterday(the lever that spins to adjust the tripod's height just snapped under the weight of the binocular while the height was being adjusted). I got a new one, Targus Digital TG-6660TR 66-Inch Tripod with 3-Way Panhead. This new one can take upto 7 lbs weight and is very steady under the binocular's weight, highly recommended for use along with the Celestron Skymaster Giant 15x70.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Bang for the buck!
Comment: Pros:
- BAK4 prism provides crisp and clear images
- tripod adaptable
- huge objectives
- does what is it supposed to do
- water-resistant
Cons:
- Heavy, but this isn't one of the binoculars you'd bring to a stadium or for hiking
- Needs tripod for image stability; comes with tripod adapter, so this issue is null
- Neck strap is pretty much non-usable since the weight of binoculars actually put pressure on the back of your neck. You would use a tripod most of the time, so this is also null
- Crappy carrying bag with strap, but nonetheless a bag
The relative:
- If you get this make sure you have a sturdy tripod
Note- I was able to make out the shape of Jupiter and see several of its moon with no difficulty.
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