Celestron SkyMaster 15X70 Binoculars with tripod adapter

Rating:
Summary: Excellent BUY
Review: Excellent packing, Celestron Binocular in excellent conditions, no collimation needed, excellent performance at the cost.
NO DAMAGES, RECEIVED ON THE ESTIMATED DATE

The Celestron Binocular`s objetives looks with a dark blue tint (Multi-coated optics), High quality BAK-4 prisms (The Better), considering the price, the performance is excellent.

Soft carrying case + tripod adapter + protective rubber caps + microfiber opti cloth, INCLUDED !!

Rating:
Summary: GREAT BUY
Review: Excellent performance considering the price (For astronomy), No collimation needed, the objectives looks with a dark bluish tint (Multi-coated optics), High quality BAK-4 prisms (The Better for astronomy applications).
Protective rubber caps + Soft carrying case + optics clean cloth + super-rigid photo tripod adapter + neck strap (ALL INCLUDED !!!)

RECEIVED ON ESTIMATED DATE (3 days to Miami), NO DAMAGED (package via FedEx Home Delivery) , This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping (From Amazon.com)

Rating:
Summary: Now I know why they are on SALE!
Review: I bought a pair of Celestron binoculars and they were defective so I sent them back for a replacement and the second pair was doing the same thing as the first pair. The binoculars flair the planets as you look through them. I also found out I am not the only one having problems with these binoculars others are also.

Rating:
Summary: Great binos for the price.
Review: 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.


Rating:
Summary: Good bargain.
Review: I purchased this scope for a start in astronomy. Previously, I had owned Tasco, which felt like plastic. This feels solid, but heavier. This scope is somewhere between a low power telescope and binocular. It's high maginiciation makes it impossible for studying constellations, but it's bigger lenses gather more light. I can actually tell the craters on the moon.

One word of caution, the tripod adapter is on the front, not on the back, so don't try to tear that rubber seal apart. it wasn't clear in the instruction it came with.

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Summary: Poor Quality Control
Review: I went through two pair. The first pair that I recieved were broken. The left eye-piece was completely separated from the focuser. The replacement pair had a serious double imaging problem. At this point, I plan to try a different brand. I won't go back to Celestron. I will say that the order handling was excellent. The first pair arrived early and the replacement pair was delivered two days after I requested them. It's too bad that such great service was ruined by such poor quality merchandise.

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Summary: Easiest Way to get into Astronomy
Review: Many parents run out and spend hundreds of dollars on a Telescope for their kids only to find out that either the youngster isn't interested or expectations are not met by the product or they were not prepared for the learning curve associated with telescope equipment. I love the hobby and is the reason I have invested over $4000 in telescope equipment.

However, in early December 2004 Amazon had a great deal on this pair of binoculars and I purchased a pair. I have had an absolute great time with these binoculars and the quality of the optics have been excellent. I took them out of the box and walked out onto my deck and swung them up on Orion and the Orion nebula jumped right out at me. I have to say I wasn't prepared for that and it illustrates just how far astronomy binocular technology has come in recent years. For the person wanting to get into backyard astronomy this pair of binoculars would be a very affordable way to get started. It should be noted that these types of binoculars are categorized as Giant Astro binoculars and they are large which also means they are heavier than normal binoculars. These binoculars are great for terestial viewing as well and I have gotten equal satisfaction observing wildlife during the day. I noticed that some other reviewers appear to have had some bad experiences with these but I would almost have to believe that something severe happened in shipping. My experience with Celestron equipment has been nothing but positive and these binoculars fall right inline with all of my other purchases. These are a great buy from Amazon.

Rating:
Summary: Very Nice!
Review: This has to be one of the best buys out there. They arrived nicely collimated and they provide great views. They should be mounted on a tripod as they are a little heavy. When mounted, the night time views are outstanding. Thin but OK strap and OK carrying case provided. Also provided is a tripod adapter that is fairly stable. Used them in daytime and was equally impressed. Was using the 16x50 Bushnell Powerviews which are also excellent, but returned them to Walmart to buy these from Amazon as the price difference was only a couple of dollars. The Celestrons are better than the Bushnells. Especially with the wider 70mm's and the wider field of view on the Celestron as compared to the 50mm on the Bushnell.