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Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 Center Focus Binoculars

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★★★★☆
4.4

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Pros

  • Quality lenses (72)
  • Quality construction (71)
  • Close focus (37)
  • Works well with glasses (31)
  • Compact (6)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • "looks good" (1)
  • Brilliant optics (1)
  • Clarity (1)
  • Crisp image (1)
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Cons

  • Heavy (17)
  • Bulky (16)
  • Unstable (7)
  • Flimsy (4)
  • Difficult to focus (3)
  • Cheap tripod adapter (2)
  • Need a tripod (2)
  • Poor quality strap (2)
  • The weight (2)

Best Uses

  • Astronomy (53)
  • Bird watching (34)
  • Wildlife viewing (29)
  • Sporting events/concerts (10)
  • Hunting (8)
  • Security (7)
  • Yachting (7)
  • Stargazing (4)
  • Aircraft viewing (1)
  • Beach viewingetc (1)
 
 
 

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Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 Center Focus large-aperture astronomy binoculars offer state-of-the-art technology and phenomenal performance. Despite their "SkyMaster" name, these astronomy binoculars are nearly as exceptional for long-distance terrestrial use. SkyMaster binoculars bring star fields, Jupiter and its moons, Saturn's rings, and globular star clusters into clear view, allowing for a spectacular and unique peek at the universe.

Each SkyMaster model features high-quality BAK-4 prisms and multi-coated optics for enhanced contrast and maximum light allowance. Additionally, Celestron has designed and engineered the larger SkyMaster models to meet the special demands of extended astronomical or terrestrial viewing sessions. In dark-sky environments, even such objects as galaxies and nebulae are within reach of a Celestron SkyMaster Binocular. For added utility and convenience, the Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 binocular is water-resistant and tripod-adaptable.

Additional SkyMaster 15x70 Features:

  • Soft case included
  • Multi-coated optics for sharp, clear views
  • Large aperture perfect for low-light conditions and stargazing
  • Diopter adjustment for fine focusing
  • Minimum interpupillary distance, 60mm
  • 4-element objective lens for ultra-sharp focus across the field of view
  • No-fault lifetime warranty

About Celestron
Since manufacturing its first telescope in 1960, Celestron has grown to become one of the world's leading telescope makers, enjoying brand-name recognition among serious amateur astronomers for superior optics, outstanding design, and innovative technology. Celestron is also a leading designer, manufacturer, and importer of other high-quality optical products, including binoculars, spotting scopes, and microscopes in addition to their computerized and non-computerized telescopes and related accessories. Their innovative products continue to receive numerous industry and consumer media accolades, adding to an already impressive list that includes awards for product innovation from Reader's Digest, Popular Science, PC Magazine, Popular Mechanics, the Consumer Electronics Association, and more. Celestron is a privately held company with corporate offices and manufacturing facilities in Torrance, Calif.

Specification Description
Model 71009
UPC 050234710091
Angular Field of View 4.4 Degrees
Binoculars Series Celestron SkyMaster Binoculars
Brand Celestron
Close Focusing Distance 43 ft.
Exit Pupil 4.7mm
Eye Relief 18mm
Features Waterproof
Field of View @ 1000 Yards 230 ft.
Focus Type Center
Magnification 15x
Magnification (times) 15
Magnification Code 15
Objective (millimeters) 70
Objective Lens Diameter 70mm
Objective Lens Size Code 70
Prism Type Porro Prism Binoculars
Purpose Field
Select Style Standard Astro Viewing
Size Giant Binoculars
Special Binocular Feature Water-Resistant
Tripod Adaptable Yes
Type of Binoculars Full-size
Waterproof Yes
Weight 48 oz.

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Last update: Nov 14, 2009

Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 Center Focus Binoculars Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
Impressive Buy!

"Looking for an upgrade from my Celestron 10x50s for wide-field astronomy, and being pleasently suprised with celestron products in the past, I purchased the SkyMaster 15x70s at discount, thanks to a gratuity coupon from my 10x50s purchase (gotta love hayneedle!). [...].I wasn't suprised that the collimation wasn't correct when the binocs arrived. A lot of people complain and think "you can't really fix that pr..." Read Full Review »

Nov 03, 2009 by astro alexandro

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Maybe I was just unlucky...

"I bought these to give to my fiancee, we both are into stargazing, and this was to be her first instrument to view the heavens with. I heavily debated whether to purchase this binoc, or the competing Barska X-Trail model. After reading horrible reviews of the barska being consistently out of collimation, and seeing so many favorable reviews here, I decided to spring for the Skymaster.[...] The first look through..." Read Full Review »

Jul 15, 2009 by Brandon

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Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 Center Focus Binoculars Review

Impressive Buy!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight for size
  • Strong Construction
  • Works Well With Glasses

    Cons

  • Collimation needed adjust

    Best Uses

  • Astronomy
  • Bird Watching
  • Wildlife Viewing
 

"Looking for an upgrade from my Celestron 10x50s for wide-field astronomy, and being pleasently suprised with celestron products in the past, I purchased the SkyMaster 15x70s at discount, thanks to a gratuity coupon from my 10x50s purchase (gotta love hayneedle!). [...].I wasn't suprised that the co …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 3 2009
astro alexandro
Cedar Falls, Iowa
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Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 Center Focus Binoculars Review

Maybe I was just unlucky...

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Bulky
  • Difficult To Focus
  • Heavy
  • Poor Construction
  • Unstable

    Best Uses

  • Astronomy
 

"I bought these to give to my fiancee, we both are into stargazing, and this was to be her first instrument to view the heavens with. I heavily debated whether to purchase this binoc, or the competing Barska X-Trail model. After reading horrible reviews of the barska being consistently out of collima …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jul 15 2009
Brandon
Idaho
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 Center Focus Binoculars Review

Great beginners tool

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Close Focus
  • Quality Lenses
  • Strong Construction
  • Well designed

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Astronomy
  • Bird Watching
  • Security
  • Yachting
 

"As a beginner in this great world of astronomy, I had been doing alot of research when it comes to telescopes and accesories. I spoke to an experienced astronomer at my school and he recommended I get a good pair of binocs to start familiarizing myself with the sky before I dove into a steep investm …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 17 2008
Big P.I em.P
Westchester- Miami, Fl
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  • Casual/ Recreational
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Price: $79.98
 
 

[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 Center Focus Binoculars Review

Mixed Bag

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Price
  • Quality Lenses

    Cons

  • Collimation

    Best Uses

  • Astronomy
 

"[...]Binoculars seem sturdily built. But no instructions were contained (I don't know if there are supposed to be any, although binoculars are no-brainers to operate properly).BUT the collimation was very wrong(!), causing double images (yes, of course I first adjusted the interpupillary distance, …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 10 2007
Alan
New York
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Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 Center Focus Binoculars Review

Really happy with these bino's

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Quality Lenses
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Astronomy
  • Wildlife Viewing
 

"I wanted to get a good pair of bino's for astronomy and looked around for over a week for a good pair. After reading over 500 or more reviews on all types of bino's it cam down to the 15x70 Celestron sky masters and the 20x80 Zhumell and I'm really happy I went with the Sky masters. A trusted name b …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 2 2009
Ken
Phila, PA
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