Celestron - Skymaster Pro Ed 15x70 Binoculars
Celestron SkyMaster Pro ED binoculars are ideal for amateur astronomers or those who observe at great distances. The SkyMaster Pro ED uses superior optics, coatings, internal parts, and housing materials. With large objective lenses, BaK-4 prisms, ED glass, and fully multi-coated optics utilizing Celestron’s proprietary XLT coating technology, the view through a SkyMaster Pro ED sets the standard for astronomy binoculars. ED glass virtually eliminates chromatic aberration, also known as color fringing, a visual phenomenon common in magnified optical systems. SkyMaster Pro ED delivers edge-to-edge sharpness with excellent color correction and razor-sharp images. Celestron’s high-quality ED glass delivers brighter, sharper images than non-ED binoculars, especially in low-light conditions. All of Celestron SkyMaster Pro ED’s lens surfaces are fully multi-coated.
Celestron SkyMaster Pro ED binoculars are ideal for amateur astronomers or those who observe at great distances. The SkyMaster Pro ED uses superior optics, coatings, internal parts, and housing materials. With large objective lenses, BaK-4 prisms, ED glass, and fully multi-coated optics utilizing Celestron’s proprietary XLT coating technology, the view through a SkyMaster Pro ED sets the standard for astronomy binoculars. ED glass virtually eliminates chromatic aberration, also known as color fringing, a visual phenomenon common in magnified optical systems. SkyMaster Pro ED delivers edge-to-edge sharpness with excellent color correction and razor-sharp images. Celestron’s high-quality ED glass delivers brighter, sharper images than non-ED binoculars, especially in low-light conditions. All of Celestron SkyMaster Pro ED’s lens surfaces are fully multi-coated.
Celestron SkyMaster Pro ED binoculars are ideal for amateur astronomers or those who observe at great distances. The SkyMaster Pro ED uses superior optics, coatings, internal parts, and housing materials. With large objective lenses, BaK-4 prisms, ED glass, and fully multi-coated optics utilizing Celestron’s proprietary XLT coating technology, the view through a SkyMaster Pro ED sets the standard for astronomy binoculars. ED glass virtually eliminates chromatic aberration, also known as color fringing, a visual phenomenon common in magnified optical systems. SkyMaster Pro ED delivers edge-to-edge sharpness with excellent color correction and razor-sharp images. Celestron’s high-quality ED glass delivers brighter, sharper images than non-ED binoculars, especially in low-light conditions. All of Celestron SkyMaster Pro ED’s lens surfaces are fully multi-coated.
Celestron SkyMaster Pro ED binoculars are ideal for amateur astronomers or those who observe at great distances. The SkyMaster Pro ED uses superior optics, coatings, internal parts, and housing materials. With large objective lenses, BaK-4 prisms, ED glass, and fully multi-coated optics utilizing Celestron’s proprietary XLT coating technology, the view through a SkyMaster Pro ED sets the standard for astronomy binoculars. ED glass virtually eliminates chromatic aberration, also known as color fringing, a visual phenomenon common in magnified optical systems. SkyMaster Pro ED delivers edge-to-edge sharpness with excellent color correction and razor-sharp images. Celestron’s high-quality ED glass delivers brighter, sharper images than non-ED binoculars, especially in low-light conditions. All of Celestron SkyMaster Pro ED’s lens surfaces are fully multi-coated.
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Only recently have I revived my interest in astronomy and because I am on a most sobering budget, my criteria for the purchase of any equipment has been driven by one thing: sensibility, that is a balance of quality and affordability. Under "quality," tack on ease of use and, of course, an awareness of my limited experience as a novice. My consideration of the Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 followed about a year of weighing the options. After reading a review of 15x70s in the BBCs Sky at Night (July 2006), I felt that I had found a group of experienced souls who had my best interest at heart. The SkyMaster won their highest rating, including their highest optics rating (shared with the Strathspey Giant), and was well within my budget. As an amateur, I have been pleased ... MoreOnly recently have I revived my interest in astronomy and because I am on a most sobering budget, my criteria for the purchase of any equipment has been driven by one thing: sensibility, that is a balance of quality and affordability. Under "quality," tack on ease of use and, of course, an awareness of my limited experience as a novice. My consideration of the Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 followed about a year of weighing the options. After reading a review of 15x70s in the BBCs Sky at Night (July 2006), I felt that I had found a group of experienced souls who had my best interest at heart. The SkyMaster won their highest rating, including their highest optics rating (shared with the Strathspey Giant), and was well within my budget. As an amateur, I have been pleased with this binoculars features: individual focus, light weight (for large binocs: 3 lbs.), reasonably large aperture, sufficient magnification and by all means very good optics. It is on the last count that I depended heavily on the BBCs experts for a reliable opinion (they were very pleased, practically exuberant), and as the novice, I can hardly complain. Star colors come through nicely with these optics, the Orion Nebula is sublime, the Galilean moons are sharp as diamonds, and the features of our own Moon are crisp. In my opinion, the SkyMaster 15x70 is an excellent introduction to high powered binocular astronomy.
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As the other low score reviews said, the binocular is badly collimated. The left and right eye images won't match. The single eye image is fantastic and clear though. So in summary, if you know how to collimate, it's a great binocular. If you don't, don't bother with buying it.
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No any mechanical flaws. Focusing knob and diopter correction rings are very smooth and precise. L-adapter a little shaky, but, keeping in mind a price, is really permissible! Strap can be used only for preventing an eyepieces cup from loss. Resin coating really convenient for holding the binocular. The weight is tolerable.Star testing: I tested the binocular in a city, in light pollution up to 4.5 mag stars vizible. In very first night I have seen: Jupiter with all four Galilean moons; Saturn with ring; Dumbbell nebula; M13 and M92 globular clusters in Hercules, M2 in Aquarius. I have split easily Albireo in Cygnus, 61 cygnus - easily; practical resolving power is 15 - 20 arcsec, Ganna Delphini (10 arcsec) is probably practical limit, keeping in mind light ... MoreNo any mechanical flaws. Focusing knob and diopter correction rings are very smooth and precise. L-adapter a little shaky, but, keeping in mind a price, is really permissible! Strap can be used only for preventing an eyepieces cup from loss. Resin coating really convenient for holding the binocular. The weight is tolerable.Star testing: I tested the binocular in a city, in light pollution up to 4.5 mag stars vizible. In very first night I have seen: Jupiter with all four Galilean moons; Saturn with ring; Dumbbell nebula; M13 and M92 globular clusters in Hercules, M2 in Aquarius. I have split easily Albireo in Cygnus, 61 cygnus - easily; practical resolving power is 15 - 20 arcsec, Ganna Delphini (10 arcsec) is probably practical limit, keeping in mind light pollution, shaky tripod and by imperfect eyes. No ANY problems with binocular alignment/collimation. Field distortion/chromatism practically not observable. Eye relief is also very comfortable. Blue and consistent coating.CONCLUSION: Very cheap, combortable and quality binocular, essential for deep studying of constellations and deep sky objects.
| Magnification Power | 15x |
| Fixed Magnification | 15x |
| Magnification Type | Fixed |
| Thermal Imaging | No |
| Objective Diameter | 70 mm |
Celestron – SkyMaster Pro ED 15x70 Binocular – Astronomy Binocular with ED Glass – Large Aperture for Long Distance Viewing – Fully Multi-coated XLT
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Celestron SkyMaster 15-35x70mm Zoom Porro Binoculars
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Celestron SkyMaster Pro ED 15x70 Binocular Astronomy Binocular with ED Glass Fully Multi-coated XLT
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Only recently have I revived my interest in astronomy and because I am on a most sobering budget, my criteria for the purchase of any equipment has been driven by one thing: sensibility, that is a balance of quality and affordability. Under "quality," tack on ease of use and, of course, an awareness of my limited experience as a novice. My consideration of the Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 followed about a year of weighing the options. After reading a review of 15x70s in the BBCs Sky at Night (July 2006), I felt that I had found a group of experienced souls who had my best interest at heart. The SkyMaster won their highest rating, including their highest optics rating (shared with the Strathspey Giant), and was well within my budget. As an amateur, I have been pleased ... MoreOnly recently have I revived my interest in astronomy and because I am on a most sobering budget, my criteria for the purchase of any equipment has been driven by one thing: sensibility, that is a balance of quality and affordability. Under "quality," tack on ease of use and, of course, an awareness of my limited experience as a novice. My consideration of the Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 followed about a year of weighing the options. After reading a review of 15x70s in the BBCs Sky at Night (July 2006), I felt that I had found a group of experienced souls who had my best interest at heart. The SkyMaster won their highest rating, including their highest optics rating (shared with the Strathspey Giant), and was well within my budget. As an amateur, I have been pleased with this binoculars features: individual focus, light weight (for large binocs: 3 lbs.), reasonably large aperture, sufficient magnification and by all means very good optics. It is on the last count that I depended heavily on the BBCs experts for a reliable opinion (they were very pleased, practically exuberant), and as the novice, I can hardly complain. Star colors come through nicely with these optics, the Orion Nebula is sublime, the Galilean moons are sharp as diamonds, and the features of our own Moon are crisp. In my opinion, the SkyMaster 15x70 is an excellent introduction to high powered binocular astronomy.
As the other low score reviews said, the binocular is badly collimated. The left and right eye images won't match. The single eye image is fantastic and clear though. So in summary, if you know how to collimate, it's a great binocular. If you don't, don't bother with buying it.
No any mechanical flaws. Focusing knob and diopter correction rings are very smooth and precise. L-adapter a little shaky, but, keeping in mind a price, is really permissible! Strap can be used only for preventing an eyepieces cup from loss. Resin coating really convenient for holding the binocular. The weight is tolerable.Star testing: I tested the binocular in a city, in light pollution up to 4.5 mag stars vizible. In very first night I have seen: Jupiter with all four Galilean moons; Saturn with ring; Dumbbell nebula; M13 and M92 globular clusters in Hercules, M2 in Aquarius. I have split easily Albireo in Cygnus, 61 cygnus - easily; practical resolving power is 15 - 20 arcsec, Ganna Delphini (10 arcsec) is probably practical limit, keeping in mind light ... MoreNo any mechanical flaws. Focusing knob and diopter correction rings are very smooth and precise. L-adapter a little shaky, but, keeping in mind a price, is really permissible! Strap can be used only for preventing an eyepieces cup from loss. Resin coating really convenient for holding the binocular. The weight is tolerable.Star testing: I tested the binocular in a city, in light pollution up to 4.5 mag stars vizible. In very first night I have seen: Jupiter with all four Galilean moons; Saturn with ring; Dumbbell nebula; M13 and M92 globular clusters in Hercules, M2 in Aquarius. I have split easily Albireo in Cygnus, 61 cygnus - easily; practical resolving power is 15 - 20 arcsec, Ganna Delphini (10 arcsec) is probably practical limit, keeping in mind light pollution, shaky tripod and by imperfect eyes. No ANY problems with binocular alignment/collimation. Field distortion/chromatism practically not observable. Eye relief is also very comfortable. Blue and consistent coating.CONCLUSION: Very cheap, combortable and quality binocular, essential for deep studying of constellations and deep sky objects.
I purchased the Celestron SkyMaster 15 x 70 Binoculars about two months ago. "First light" was watching two mourning doves across the street about 80 feet away. They were spectacular, the iridescent colors on their necks a shoulders were amazing to see. Of course the 15 power brought them to about 5 feet away. I was in the garage, resting the binoculars on the car for stability. I went inside and brought out my 7 x 50 and 8 x 42, both excellent binoculars and viewed the doves with them. There was no comparison: was really nothing to see at the lower power. Since then I have used the SkyMasters twice on the third quarter Moon. With the binoculars on a tripod I studied the Moon each time for over half an hour. Again the comparison view with lower powered binoculars ... MoreI purchased the Celestron SkyMaster 15 x 70 Binoculars about two months ago. "First light" was watching two mourning doves across the street about 80 feet away. They were spectacular, the iridescent colors on their necks a shoulders were amazing to see. Of course the 15 power brought them to about 5 feet away. I was in the garage, resting the binoculars on the car for stability. I went inside and brought out my 7 x 50 and 8 x 42, both excellent binoculars and viewed the doves with them. There was no comparison: was really nothing to see at the lower power. Since then I have used the SkyMasters twice on the third quarter Moon. With the binoculars on a tripod I studied the Moon each time for over half an hour. Again the comparison view with lower powered binoculars was terribly disappointing. It seems I dont see twice or four times as much with the higher powered Skymasters but 10 to 12 times as much. For the optical purist: yes, there is some lateral color. Telephone wires against a grey sky show typical orange and violet fringes. But looking at the doves or the Moon I didnt see any color fringing, even surrounding dark crater shadows. At the limb and terminator I could see some color fringing, more yellow or green as I recall, and the colors seemed to move around as I moved my head thus viewing through different portions of the eyepieces. So it seems that effect is more a function of the eyepieces than the objective lenses. I only mention this color fringing for the optical purists out there. Except for the color fringing about telephone wires most users will never be aware of any chromatic aberrations. The included tripod mount is appreciated but it is SERIOUSLY lacking in torsional rigidity about the vertical axis. Even the slightest breeze sets the binoculars vibrating from left to right at about 2 cycles/second. I will be making my own mount out of aluminum bar stock. (In the same way the L-shaped tripod brackets made of thin bar stock and widely sold must also suffer from torsional vibration.) If Celestron is interested they could probably make the tripod mount more rigid by adding fiberglass fibers to the molding compound. An owner of these binoculars unable to fabricate their own tripod mount might be able to stiffen Celestron's mount with two carefully shaped wooden wedges fitted to the side recesses, secured by drilling a small hole though the wedges and the central web of the mount fastening the wedges tightly with a through bolt. I am delighted with the binoculars and sing their praises to all who will listen. Buy them - you too will be delighted with your purchase.
I read the reviews and had some concerns regarding the complaints about the optical alignment issues. Maybe I just had good luck, but my binoculars arrived perfectly aligned. I can see at least 3 of Jupiter's moons with these, and easily resolved the SpaceX Falcon Heavy spacecraft during the USSF-67 launch 130 miles away (Gainesville to Kennedy Space Center). These provide a bright image with minimal chromatic aberration. Best with a steady hand or a tripod. Probably too much magnification for general boating use, but not bad on solid ground. The tripod mount is easy to install and remove. I would purchase again.
I have used binoculars for many years and this one which I strictly use for astronomy is perfect for the job. I was pleasantly impressed with the clarity, light gathering power and its robust build. One thing that was particularly impressive was the lack of false colour when using it to see planets. Well done.
First of all, please be aware that this is not an accessory designed for astronomical use. It's a weapon sight outfitted with mounting hardware (all plastic though) so that you can use it on a telescope. Actually, it's the exact same sight I have on my Browning Buck Mark. So the good news is, the sight itself is all metal construction and very solidly built. You have to use a hex wrench to adjust it, which is inline with its primary purpose (so you won't accidentally change it during battle). Telescopes don't have any recoil. So once zeroed, the sight with hold its zero forever. There are 4 reticles and 7 levels of brightness available. The reticles are not as described above. They are actually a cross hair, cross hair with circle, small dot, and large dot. What's ... MoreFirst of all, please be aware that this is not an accessory designed for astronomical use. It's a weapon sight outfitted with mounting hardware (all plastic though) so that you can use it on a telescope. Actually, it's the exact same sight I have on my Browning Buck Mark. So the good news is, the sight itself is all metal construction and very solidly built. You have to use a hex wrench to adjust it, which is inline with its primary purpose (so you won't accidentally change it during battle). Telescopes don't have any recoil. So once zeroed, the sight with hold its zero forever. There are 4 reticles and 7 levels of brightness available. The reticles are not as described above. They are actually a cross hair, cross hair with circle, small dot, and large dot. What's missing is a circle with center dot (sorta Telrad-like), which my Browning has. For this price, you cannot find a better deal (my Browning sight is slightly more expensive but without any mounting hardware).
There are no words, when you go out and see the night sky youll understand. I read they were heavy. I have little problem holding them for 20 minutes, but if thats a problem they can go on a tripod. I read it was difficult not to shake because of the high magnification and weight. True, but you can lean on a tree or lie on the floor and it helps a lot, or you can put them on the tripod. Ive read many recommend 10x50 instead. That depends on what you want to do and personal taste, of course. I do have 10x50 binos but I prefer these 15x70, especially in the winter when I cant bring out my telescope because of all the snow and ice. Their 15x magnification is great when you dont have a telescope. And best of all, it only takes seconds to take them out. I can easily do ... MoreThere are no words, when you go out and see the night sky youll understand. I read they were heavy. I have little problem holding them for 20 minutes, but if thats a problem they can go on a tripod. I read it was difficult not to shake because of the high magnification and weight. True, but you can lean on a tree or lie on the floor and it helps a lot, or you can put them on the tripod. Ive read many recommend 10x50 instead. That depends on what you want to do and personal taste, of course. I do have 10x50 binos but I prefer these 15x70, especially in the winter when I cant bring out my telescope because of all the snow and ice. Their 15x magnification is great when you dont have a telescope. And best of all, it only takes seconds to take them out. I can easily do it everyday and follow Venuschanging phases or Jupiters moons move. Sometimes I just use them for 5 minutes quickly. I cant really do that with my telescope. I can usually bring it out only once or twice a week at home at most. These I can bring with me anywhere. They are particularly good with large open clusters like Pleiades, the Beehive or Hyades. Viewing these with binoculars is much better than with a telescope. Their big aperture allows you to see fainter objects like M81 galaxy in Ursa Major or M13 globular cluster in Hercules. These I have seen in my light polluted neighbourhood near downtown Montreal. I havent had the chance to go to a dark site. I would strongly recommend any new astronomer to get some quality binoculars, perhaps even before you get a telescope. They are much easier to use and much much easier to know what you are looking at when you look through the lenses. Up is up and left is actually left and you can view all of Orions belt as opposed to only one star at a time and easily scan it surroundings within seconds. I had no problem with shipping and they didnt have collimation issues. Worth every dollar.
I bought these on a Deal Zone. Unfortunately, they were not collimated correctly (double images). I returned them for an exchange, BUT they are back-ordered, which is OK. EXCEPT that B&H will not guarantee to replace at the Deal Zone price after 2/6 (Notice that you cannot request a stock alert.).I was aware from the reviews that Clestron binoculars - especially the high magnifaction models - have a collimation issue. Some people get good copies, others get bad copies. I figured that if I got a bad copy I could exchange it and keep my fingers crossed. Doesn't appear that's going to be possible.So, I decided to order a pair of the Vortex 15x56. They are four times the price, but I bet they won't have a collimation issue and will be sharper and will be better ... MoreI bought these on a Deal Zone. Unfortunately, they were not collimated correctly (double images). I returned them for an exchange, BUT they are back-ordered, which is OK. EXCEPT that B&H will not guarantee to replace at the Deal Zone price after 2/6 (Notice that you cannot request a stock alert.).I was aware from the reviews that Clestron binoculars - especially the high magnifaction models - have a collimation issue. Some people get good copies, others get bad copies. I figured that if I got a bad copy I could exchange it and keep my fingers crossed. Doesn't appear that's going to be possible.So, I decided to order a pair of the Vortex 15x56. They are four times the price, but I bet they won't have a collimation issue and will be sharper and will be better built. I own both the 8x26 and the 8x42 Vortex models; they are excellent.The Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binoculars in not a good deal even at the Deal Zone price. I don't recommend them.
These are the first astronomy binoculars I've bought, so I don't have anything to compare them to other than the (still fun!) 8x42 birding binocs i have. Since I didn't have the experience to know exactly what to look for, I did a lot of googling before i settled on these. They work great! I can see the orion nebula, the moon's landscape, i was even able to see the 4 big moons of jupiter! I live in a fairly rural area with pretty minimal light pollution, and jupiter's moons were definitely at the upper limit of what these binocs could see, but i wasn't expecting to see them at all so that was pretty exciting. They aren't light, but the only tripod i have is for a camera, and the binocs are too heavy for it if they're pointed very far up in the sky. So i mostly have ... MoreThese are the first astronomy binoculars I've bought, so I don't have anything to compare them to other than the (still fun!) 8x42 birding binocs i have. Since I didn't have the experience to know exactly what to look for, I did a lot of googling before i settled on these. They work great! I can see the orion nebula, the moon's landscape, i was even able to see the 4 big moons of jupiter! I live in a fairly rural area with pretty minimal light pollution, and jupiter's moons were definitely at the upper limit of what these binocs could see, but i wasn't expecting to see them at all so that was pretty exciting. They aren't light, but the only tripod i have is for a camera, and the binocs are too heavy for it if they're pointed very far up in the sky. So i mostly have been using them hand-held until i can get a good tripod, and that's actually surprisingly manageable, especially if i brace them on a fence or on my body to cut down on the wiggles. Also, I wear glasses, and have no problem with the eye relief. All in all a really great buy for a beginner! I only wish the carrying bag came with a few pockets for the extra eye cups and other small bits that come with the binocs.
| Magnification Power | 15x |
| Fixed Magnification | 15x |
| Magnification Type | Fixed |
| Thermal Imaging | No |
| Objective Diameter | 70 mm |
