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Celestron 8x40 UpClose, Weather Resistant Porro Prism Binocular with 8.2° Angle of View

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High-value performers!

Celestron 8x40 UpClose binoculars offer great performance without a sky-high price!

In fact, the UpClose is a binocular for all reasons. From nature to NASCAR™, UpClose binoculars will handle your most demanding viewing challenges - and not break your budget in the process.

UpClose 8x40's are robust, full-size binoculars that feature a large, knurled center-focus knob for smooth and accurate focusing. There's a diopter adjustment on the right eyepiece for fine-tuning the focus to your individual eyesight requirements. And there are rubber hand grips with finger impressions and embossed logos to provide comfort, shed water and ensure a secure grip, too.

Like all UpClose binoculars, the 8x40 also features high-quality BK7 optics to give you and your family bright, clear, sharp views during a variety of outdoor activities like sporting events, birding, wildlife viewing, hiking, scenic nature walks, concerts and other live performances. You'll get clear, up-close viewing with UpClose 8x40 binoculars.

Choose the rugged, 8x40 UpClose binoculars. They're the discriminating buyer's top choice in an affordable, high-quality viewing glass. And they're backed by a lifetime, no-fault warranty!

Features

Rubber coating to shed water

Fully-coated optics to give bright, high-contrast views

Diopter adjustment for fine focusing

Molded finger impressions and embossed logos to enhance grip

Water resistant body for all-weather viewing

Nylon carrying case for easy portability

Tripod adaptability to ensure stable viewing platform

No-fault, lifetime warranty

Specification	Description
Model	71142
Angular Field of View	8.2 Degrees
Binoculars Series	UpClose Series Binoculars
Brand	Celestron
Close Focusing Distance	16 ft.
Exit Pupil	5mm
Eye Relief	12mm
Feature	Weather Resistant
Features	Waterproof
Field of View @ 1000 Yards	430 ft.
Focus Type	Center Focus
Magnification	8x
Magnification Code	8
Objective Lens Diameter	40mm
Objective Lens Size Code	40
Prism Type	Porro Prism
Prism Type	Porro Prism Binoculars
Size	Full Size Binoculars
Size	Standard Size
Tripod Adaptable	Yes
Waterproof	Yes
Weight	24 oz.

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Phemoninal product for the price

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"These binoculuars are great for the price. They are quite lightweight, the focus is easy to adjust, and the image quality is excellent. This pair of binoculars also has strong stereoscopic qualities, so at range objects effectively retain their depth and volume. The Bk-7 prisms are better-than-avera …" Read Full Review »

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Great for Astronomy

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"As a minimum size binocular for astronomy these are great, I was able to observe Comet Holmes, pick out some of the moons of Jupiter, reveal detail on the Moon, and pull out some of the brighter galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae. The views through them are bright and crystal clear as the optics s …" Read Full Review »

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my new binoculars

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4.0

"this is my first time using this brand. they are lighter in weight than what i expected,but sturdiness was not compromised. the lenses are very high quality,also. i will be using these a lot for night viewing because of the excellent light gathering ability of the 50mm objective lenses. these are a …" Read Full Review »

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Present for Grandson, was very pleased.

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5.0

"Grandson's Christmas Present. Will use them for hunting. Great focus and easy to handle. Made him happy. "

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"Excellent product for very little money. "

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Celestron 8x40 UpClose, Weather Resistant Porro Prism Binocular with 8.2° Angle of View

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