Customers recognize the SkyMaster 15 x 70 Astronomical Binoculars for their tripod mountability, affordability, and ability to provide clear views of the moon. However, some customers find them to be heavy and difficult to hold steady.
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Pros mentioned:
Large images, Price, Tripod mountable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better for teaching than telescope
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Being able to use both eyes makes this binocular easier to use than a telescope, especially for kids. The 15 power and 70mm objective gives large bright images. With the included tripod mount it is easier to use than most small telescopes. The low price is also a bonus.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Moon
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good for the Night Sky and Day Observing
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
After reading many reviews, I specifically choose these binoculars so that I could observe the night sky. They worked so well that I purchased a telescope and use the binoculars to star hop and then focus the telescope on interesting parts of the sky. I have also used the binoculars for terrestrial viewing, especially perched birds such as hawks.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Moon
Cons mentioned:
Heavy
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent binoculars for the price
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Very good, high quality binoculars that are perfect for looking at the moon and planets. Much more practical than a telescope and with some help, good for the kids too. I use them a bit for bird watching as well, but naturally they are a bit heavy for longer term use. For the price, you will have a hard time finding anything better than these.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very good Astronomical Binoculars
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Celestron is the leader in star gazing technology so its only natural they would develop a high quality reasonable priced line of astronomical binoculars. The 15 x 70 is no exception and works very well in double duty as a spotting device. Low cost sleek style and easy to used adjustments make this binocular a real bargain.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Tripod mountable
Cons mentioned:
Heavy
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for star gazing
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They work very well for looking at night sky. The only problem i had...there clumsy...a little heavy if using for a long time...i purchased a 72 " tripod...special for binoculars...makes a huge difference..more enjoyable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Clear view, Tripod mountable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great gift
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I bought for my husband for Father's day. It was great we can see all the craters very clear. Fits perfect with my camera tripod
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Heavy, Misaligned optics
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Unsure of utility, spotty quality
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I am an astronomy buff and generally agree that binoculars are far more useful to novices and than a single eyepiece telescope. Celestron and Meade have the best mainstream brand reputation, but this set of binoculars we ordered had misaligned optics (sharp in one, unfocused in the other, or vice versa). These are also rather heavy and difficult to hold steady - I wonder if an even lighter, simpler set of binoculars would be better for most basic functions (looking at the moon, meteor showers, planets, etc.)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Tripod mountable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
good distance
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I bought a tri pod to make a little easier to handle
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good value .
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good binoculars at a good price . I like using binoculars over telescopes in the colder weather . They are quicker and easier to set up than a telescope.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great quality for a low price.
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Very pleased with the quality for a very low price. They are very large and heavy, so a tripod is a must.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
celestron nice
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I love them ,not expensive, nice color, shape, now I can watch stars.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Heavy
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Powerful
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This was an anniversary present for my husband. He likes them very much. I find that they are heavy but he doesn't seem to mind.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Large images
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Binoculars
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Clear and crisp images with the 15x magnification. Great product for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Moon
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing view
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I think that those binoculars are the best I ever had, you will see the moon very clear!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
clear and good
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Bought for gift and they really like it and you see more than just one thing.It also is neat looking at the moon and seeing so much.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful Binocs
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A little too powerful hence the connector for a tripod. Othwise excellent for sky gazing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cool
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
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I look at the moon and stars and use it for bird watching
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent binoculars
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
great to start seeing the night sky and start in the world of astronomy
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Buy
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Amazing binoculars! We loved hitting the Smoky Mountains with these in hand!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wow
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Bought it to look at the stars and It did not disappoint. Brings them so close. Very happy.