Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular
SkyMasters are economically-priced large aperture offerings from Celestron. They're great for both astronomy or long-range terrestrial observing.
High-powered binoculars are difficult to hold steady by hand; a monopod(and a tripod adapter if not included with the binocular) with an incorporated fluid pan/tilt head or with such a head attached between the monopod and the binocular is highly recommended.
- Center focus dial
- Multicoated lenses
- BaK-4 Porro prisms
- Rubber armoring with pebbled prism coverings
- Long eye relief combined with large apparent angular field of view
- Lifetime "No Fault" Warranty Coverage
- Celestron binoculars, excluding the digital VistaPix series, include their wonderful "No Fault" warranty coverage, which assures that your binoculars will be repaired or replaced at Celestron's option for as long as you own them-no questions asked! The only requirements on the user's end are to ship the binoculars(at the user's cost) to Celestron with a proof of purchase and a check or money order for $25 to cover the costs of inspection, shipping and handling. This warranty service is valid only for USA and Canadian citizens purchasing from an authorized Celestron dealer.
| Prism Type | Porro |
| Magnification | 15x |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 70 mm |
| Angle of View | 4.4° |
| Field-of-View | 231' @ 1000 yd / 76.69 m @ 1000 m |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 43.0' / 13.11 m |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 4.7 mm |
| Eye Relief | 18 mm |
| Interpupillary Adjustment | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Dioptric Correction | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Focus Type | Center |
| Tripod Mount | None |
| Dimensions | 8.7 x 3.5 x 11.0" / 22.10 x 8.89 x 27.94 cm |
| Weight | 2.99 lb / 1361 g |
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by PowerReviews(based on 30 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Quality lenses (20)
- Strong construction (19)
- Works well with glasses (12)
- Close focus (10)
- Lightweight (5)
Cons
- Heavy (10)
- Unstable (3)
Best Uses
- Astronomy (15)
- Bird watching (13)
- Wildlife viewing (13)
- Hunting (4)
- Sporting events/concerts (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (19), Avid adventurer (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
Got what I hoped for
I bought these binoculars for astronomy and they have worked well in my opinion. from some other reviews I had read I was worried about collimation problems, but I tested the collimation via some ...Read complete review
I bought these binoculars for astronomy and they have worked well in my opinion. from some other reviews I had read I was worried about collimation problems, but I tested the collimation via some instructions I found on the web when I got them and they seemed fine. Stars show up as pinpoints, just as they should. So far I have used them to look at Jupiter (its moons clearly visible) and the moon, which is great--you can see the shadows in the craters and amazing amounts of surface detail. I also saw the ISS pass over a couple times. With the naked eye it's just a big round blob but through the binoculars I can make out some of the squarish angular shape. This is my first pair of binoculars, so I have nothing to compare them to.
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Most Liked Negative Review
You get what you pay for.
These are light weight and make a nice 'grab and go' pair of binocs for tracking aircraft as well as locating astronomical objects.
I bought these to replace my Nikon 10x50 so the magnific...Read complete review
These are light weight and make a nice 'grab and go' pair of binocs for tracking aircraft as well as locating astronomical objects.
I bought these to replace my Nikon 10x50 so the magnification is good. However, the focus knob doesn't 'feel' so secure and the binocs arrived out of collimation from the factory.
I like the fact that it came with a tripod adaptor. If one can get a pair in collimation and well constructed these can make a nice starter set of binoculars for the price.
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Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
I bought these for astronomy and nature/landscape viewing and they fit the bill nicely. The quality seems better than what I would expect for their low price and though my eyes are not the best any longer (age), I have no trouble adjusting the SkyMaster Binoculars to see what I'm viewing. The size/weight ratio is ok but I am thinking of buying a tripod for star gazing. Otherwise, not to heavy for viewing nature and walking around with. I've already recommended these binoculars to others.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Pleased great deal
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
I Use them to look into the trees to see wild life.
Very clear view.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Hunting
- Sporting Events/Concerts
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
Very happy with purchase. Unit has crystal clear view and very little abberation at very edges of lens, but for the price, better than I expected. Solid feel, easy to adjust the fit and finish of the package is very good. Details such as the proper fitment of the lens protectors and single finger adjustability show someone paid good attention to the details. Night viewing has been quite good as well and I suspect I'll be pulling up a couple skycharts to be able to id what I'm looking at in the night sky. Would buy again.
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Tripod adaptor
Cons
- Not Waterproof
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
This binoculars are a necessary part of the southern astronomy aficionados equipment.
With 15 magnifications, each of the Magellanes Clouds galaxies fits completely in the field of view of the instrument.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
I thought I could not buy a great binocular for that price.
I was wrong. This one is really good, I had two ones before.
7x50 and 12x50, This is 15x70 and I thought I needed a tripod but I can still handle it in a good way to have a nice view. A tripod is not mandatory but for somebody could be necessary. It looked like to be heavier than it really is.
The only thing that I don't like is the bag. Should be rigid.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Quality Lenses
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
I used the skymaster 15x70 for bird and night sky watching. The optics is very good. Build quality is good, considering its price. A tripod adapter is also included.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bird Watching
- Hunting
- Sporting Events/Concerts
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
Better 15x70 binnoculars available? Likely, but I haven't seen any better that these for the money. and believ me, I looked. Good optics.
I had a look at M42 (NGC1976) and could easily make out the nebular. Also I could see NGC5139.
I can and have recomened these biloculars.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
These binoculars are an exceptional value. Great for astronomical viewing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
It's used day and night. They are great! They are light weight. They are worth it. I would recommend them to everyone!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Construction
Best Uses
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
These are light weight and make a nice 'grab and go' pair of binocs for tracking aircraft as well as locating astronomical objects.
I bought these to replace my Nikon 10x50 so the magnification is good. However, the focus knob doesn't 'feel' so secure and the binocs arrived out of collimation from the factory.
I like the fact that it came with a tripod adaptor. If one can get a pair in collimation and well constructed these can make a nice starter set of binoculars for the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Quality Lenses
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
I've just begun to enjoy the stars and this looks to be a magic way. My birding binocs are much more nice and spendy. . . But don't have near the light gathering possibility nor power as these. The extremely reasonable price point, with bak4 prisms even! meant I just had to give them a go. Thus far I'm delighted-- a fantastic start for exploring the night sky, with the wider field of view that binoculars can bring. For we of less steady hands a tripod is a must, but unlike most birds the stars will just sit there, so it's only a small hassle. A worthy investment.[...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Inexpensive
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Celestial viewing
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
Purchased these primarily for viewing the night sky here in Norway. Purchased a book called "Nightwatch" by Terence Dickinson and already after only owning the prodcuts for a week I have been able to view Jupiter, Venus, the Orion Nebula and numerous other stars etc. They do not provide immense detail when viewing these objects but are powerful enough to see a lot of detail when looking at the moon. Despite the weight I can hold them and freely scan the sky but due to the magnification when looking directly at a star I can notice slight movement from my heart beat or breathing movements.[...].Overall - very happy - 10/10.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
If you want to do some casual night sky viewing, forget the low-end telescopes and get a pair of these 15X70s. The optics are pretty good and you can hand hold them, although a light monopod is helpful. You'll love the views of the crescent moon, Jupiter and Saturn, and in dark skies, the closer big galaxies. Also great for comets! If you go to 20X, the field of view is narrower, the image not as bright, and you'll need a tripod for sure. This is astronomy the easy way. [...]. I think you'll really enjoy these low-cost binocs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bright clear image
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
Very bright & clear view.
I found no need at all to spend the $800 or so for a higher end piece.
The 15X magnification though, is a tad too high for steady viewing without a tripod.
For daytime use I found it just OK to hand-hold so long as you lean your hands on something.
For astronomy where you want to see small objects and details, the image "jumps" too much.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy and simple to use
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
They gather lots of light even in poluted skies over NYC. Great portability even at 3lbs although the weight can be a bit much on your arms and hands. Focus is very good but you need a steady hand or a sturdy tripod to keep them on target. The tripod adapter is very handy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Strong Construction
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Night Sky
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
I bought these to look at the night sky, but I can use them during the daytime too. I could see the craters of the moon with them...wow. Many stars are visible that you can't see with the naked eye.
These binoculars are heavy so I have to lean against things to support them so the movement is minimal. You can attach a tripod, and I will when I find mine. I gave them 4 stars because of the weight and movement. Great Binoculars at a great price!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Cost effective
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
For the price, you can't beat these binos for astro-viewing. Comes with a tripod/monopod mount as well, which is nice. I always mount these when I'm viewing as they're heavy and pretty hard to hold still for any length of time. But then most, maybe all, binos get heavier as magnification increases.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Close Focus
- Easy and simple to use
- Handy
- Lightweight
- powerfull
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- Works Well With Glasses
Cons
- Unstable
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bird Watching
- Hunting
- Sporting Events/Concerts
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
I used this binocular to watch moon and other stars.. and i can see moon very closer and bigger with its spots very clearly. Top marks for its portability, durability and this is very simple to use and value for money if you are look some best product as per your budget. The thing which you need is a tripod for stable viewing of object thats the only weakness of this product. I would have no hesitation to recommend this best class product to anyone who is looking to buy binocular in this range.
Best Regards,
Umesh
Pros
- Close Focus
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
Comments about Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster Binocular:
I use it for astro viewing. I am going to use it also for bird watvhing
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