Technical Details
- Waterproof
- Large aperture perfect for low light conditions and stargazing
- Integrated tripod adapter
- Long eye relief ideal for eyeglass wearers
- Diopter adjustment for fine focusing
Product Description
The SkyMaster Series of large aperture binoculars from Celestron offer phenomenal performance for astronomical viewing. They are also a great choice for terrestrial use, especially over long distances. All models feature high quality BAK-4 prisms and have multi-coatings for enhanced contrast. The 80 and 100mm models are waterproof and feature structural reinforcement of the main body for maximum stability and secure optical alignment - in addition, they have a built-in super-rigid photo tripod adapter.
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Customer Reviews
"Best For astronomy" 2009-04-02By
Neeraj Vora (Boston, Massachusetts.)
highly recommended. Clear Bright View !!!! Make sure you buy a sturdy tripod along with this..
"Frustrating" 2008-10-29By
SWoftheRockiesThe other comments on the mounting screw having a lot of play are very true. Tighten all you want, duct tape might work better. The magnification is strong enough that, after 6 months, I found a tripod to be mandatory. The Celestron recommended tripod added to my frustration. I never thought that something as basic as going to a point in the sky and having a steady view would be such a chore. The biggest gripe I have with these binocs is the chromatic aberration. With daytime use this isn't noticeable but a few stars or a planet against a dark sky and it is a significant problem. I expected some aberration at the edges, after all these aren't $3,000 binocs, but what I found was I had it dead . Recently I had a great view of Jupiter with 3 moons visible. I was hoping to spend several minutes taking in the sight and seeing if I can make out features on the planet. Instead it was a collection of roundish rainbows that had me back in the house after a few seconds.
"Great for bird, nature watching, marine life viewing and night sky viewing." 2008-09-15By
Reviewer (USA)
I read the reviews here and learned a lot. Thanks. So far so good. These are heavy as warned. You need to brace yourself against something to hold still and, or support the heavy base on something like a post or rock. I don't care though. I can see so much more now and I can identify so much more. I'm having a ball. I use the no-fog cloths on the lenses (sold separately). I do think this helps cut down the moisture on the lenses at the coast and the frequent cleaning of the lenses keeps the picture sharper. I hold the binoculars up and I can see birds where there was nothing with the naked eye. I don't try to chase the birds, I just hold the binoculars steady and the birds fly through the viewing field. The light shines off the ocean waves at sunset and I still don't have a problem with glare. I have to say, this is a blast so far! I feel like I'm right out there flying with the birds, free. It's an amazing 3D feeling! It immediatley relieves my stress from the face pace at work. I come home a new person.
"The best binoculars I have ever owned!" 2008-02-22By
Terry Mack (Villa Park, IL USA)
These 25x100 SkyMaster beauties are amazing. Once these are mounted on a sturdy tripod (good luck finding one) you are in for a treat! Nicely portable I brought these out to get great views of the most recent lunar eclipse and the Ooohhh's and Aaahhh's I heard from the students, parents and faculty during an elementary school star party, I was very pleased.
I had compared these to more expensive binoculars and these blew them away in clarity, colimation and view. Comparing the SkyMasters to several other binoculars at another star party...there is no comparison. General consensus - Celestron SkyMasters are superior! And the Amazon price can't be beat!
"The most bang for the buck!" 2007-09-12By
oc9399 (Hyperborea)
I finally got to test these the other evening under a dark, moonless sky on the Washington coast and was not disappointed. True, the mounting is not exactly adeqaute for the sheer size of these binoculars but they still work if you're careful and have a steady tripod. Some highlights from my viewing: M81 and M82 (both galaxies fit nicely in the f-o-v), M31 stretched across the entire f-o-v, Sagittarius was a treasure trove of deep-sky objects (especially the Lagoon and Trifid Nebula), and last but not least M13 - spectacular! I even barely glimpsed the distant galaxy NGC 6207 in the f-o-v using a fair amount of averted vision. I think this pushes the binoculars to their limit.
These bincoulars will also reveal detailed views of the moon, the satellites of Jupiter, the crescent of Venus, and even Saturn (just barely) in less than favorable sky conditions. Also, open star clusters(re: Perseus, M44, Pleiades) are visually stunning - much more so than what a high-powered telescope would reveal.
Overall, highly recommended for the price. If you want a bigger binocular with all the bells and whistles, be prepared to pay thousands of dollars.
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