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Celestron SkyMaster 12x60 Astronomy Binocular
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CEL-71007
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$389.95
Retail Price $399
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Celestron SkyMaster 12x60 Astronomy Binocular
Built on a standard of uncompromising excellence, the Celestron SkyMaster Astronomy Binocular features with a large aperture is special designed for deep sky viewing. Every SkyMaster Binocular in this range presents value with its high performance views and affordability. Celestron SkyMaster 12x60 Astronomy Binocular come with multi-coated optics and BaK-4 Prisms for maximum light transmission, high contrast image. Together with large aperture lens, the Celestron SkyMaster 12x60 Astronomy Binocular has superb light gathering capabilities, making them ideal for stargazing and bird watching under low light conditions.
With higher magnification than normal binoculars, Celestron SkyMaster 12x60 Astronomy Binocular brings celestial objects closer, provide an image with outstanding details. So what are you waiting for? View the Sky up to heaven and the world around you with Celestron SkyMaster Series.
What's in the box?Celestron SkyMaster 12x60 Astronomy Binocular
Case
Strap
Eyepiece Rainguard
Push-On Objective Caps
Built on a standard of uncompromising excellence, the Celestron SkyMaster Astronomy Binocular features with a large aperture is special designed for deep sky viewing. Every SkyMaster Binocular in this range presents value with its high performance views and affordability. Celestron SkyMaster 12x60 Astronomy Binocular come with multi-coated optics and BaK-4 Prisms for maximum light transmission, high contrast image. Together with large aperture lens, the Celestron SkyMaster 12x60 Astronomy Binocular has superb light gathering capabilities, making them ideal for stargazing and bird watching under low light conditions.
With higher magnification than normal binoculars, Celestron SkyMaster 12x60 Astronomy Binocular brings celestial objects closer, provide an image with outstanding details. So what are you waiting for? View the Sky up to heaven and the world around you with Celestron SkyMaster Series.
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| Product Weight (KG) | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Size Class | Giant | ||||||||||||||||||
| Prism Type | Porro | ||||||||||||||||||
| Prism Glass | BaK-4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Focus Type | Center Focus | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lens Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | ||||||||||||||||||
| Exit Pupil (mm) | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Eye Relief (mm) | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Close Focus (m) | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
| Field of View (m@1000m) | 92.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Field of View(ft@1000yards) | 278 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Eyecups | Twist Up | ||||||||||||||||||
| Water/Fog Proof | Water Resistant | ||||||||||||||||||
| Video Link | No |
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Customer Reviews (2)
- Should work better than they do
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12 x 60 should be excellent for astronomy, not too large or heavy, yet with strong magnification and generous 5 mm exit pupil; brighter and easier to hold than 15 x 70s or unwieldy 20 x 80s. I took a chance with these despite online reports of collimation problems among Skymasters. Out of box: Construction appears sturdy. Intense aroma of rubber and solvent at first. Carry bag is more for dust than shock protection. Neck strap is more for safety than transport; you won't take these hiking. Night-time image bright and intense, showing star-fields well; Mars a hot orange colour – good! Daytime use: sharp though not super sharp; larger image but little if any extra detail than lower magnification binoculars in same price range. Chromatic aberration unobtrusive. Sharpness held across central 60-70%; OK for the price. Some annoying coma-like aberrations on brighter night-sky objects . Main complaint was slight eye-strain and double-image on some stars within week of purchase, consistent with failing collimation; stopped using them. Returned them to OzBinoculars who could find no fault; could have been my late middle-aged vision. Received refund – 5 stars for OzBinoculars. 2 stars for the binocular because that's why I kept seeing. Consider whether lower magnification binoculars with large exit pupils may offer better experience: 7 x 35, 7 x 50, 8 x 40, 8 x 42, 10 x 50 – huge choice. Have tested budget 10 x 50s from reputable camera brand – much better. (Posted on 6/10/2017)Overall Score - Fine for the purpose for which they are intended
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Bought these for viewing the night sky, thinking I might be able to use them hand-held. This has not proved to be practical, so I would recommend mounting on a tripod. Given this, I may have been better off with a 15x70 pair. Generous eye relief but I found the stiff rubber eyecups to be uncomfortable and would have preferred soft rubber or twist-out ones. Not so good for terrestrial viewing as there is quite pronounced colour fringing, not noticeable at night.Overall Score
To sum up, I would not recommend these for day use but they are adequate for astronomical use, having decent magnification yet not too big and heavy. I would recommend using a tripod unless you have very steady hands. (Posted on 6/10/2017)
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