Apparel & AccessoriesBooksClassical MusicDVDElectronics & PhotoGourmet Food and GroceriesHealth & Personal CareHome & GardenIndustrial & ScientificKitchen
Popular MusicMusical InstrumentsOutdoor LivingComputer HardwareComputer SoftwareSporting GoodsToolsToys and GamesVHS VideoVideo Games

Search:

Browse by Catagory:

Electronics & Photo

Celestron


Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars with Tripod Adapter

Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars with Tripod Adapter List price: $119.95
Lowest new price: $59.95
Lowest used price: $44.66
Brand: Celestron
Model: 71009

Celestron and ;s SkyMaster Series of large aperture binoculars are a phenomenal value for high performance binoculars ideal for astronomical viewing or for terrestrial (land) use - especially over long distances. Each SkyMaster model features high quality BAK-4 prisms and multi-coated optics for enhanced contrast. Celestron has designed and engineered the larger SkyMaster models to meet the special demands of extended astronomical or terrestrial viewing sessions. The 15x70 version is one of the most popular models in the series. It offers serious large aperture light gathering in an affordable and reasonably lightweight configuration.

Binoculars come in a wide range of shapes and sizes these days, and an even wider range of prices. It's easy to spend less than $100 or more than $500 for what may appear to be, at least outwardly, comparable models. While they may look the same, they are probably quite different on the inside.

Recently, the binocular market has seen a flood of giant binoculars at prices that were unheard of just a few years ago. In general, giant binoculars are defined as those that magnify the view 10 times or more and have 70-mm or larger front (objective) lenses. It used to be that the least expensive giant binoculars cost in excess of $150, even $200. All that changed not long ago, when the bottom fell out of the price cellar. Now, several companies import giant binoculars that sell for half that, or less.

Celestron's 15x70 SkyMaster binoculars are one of the leaders in the low-price giant binocular arena. They certainly sound good on paper. The SkyMasters include multicoated optics and BaK-4 internal prisms, two features that promise brighter, better images, and key points to look for when judging a pair of binoculars. They also come with an adapter for attaching them to a photo tripod, which is a must to use them to their fullest, and a soft carrying case. But just because they are cheap doesn't always mean they are worth the price. Would it be better to save up for a more expensive pair?

To find the answer, I had an opportunity recently to judge the SkyMasters against a pair of Fujinon 16x70 FMT-SX binoculars , one of the finest pairs of giant binoculars sold today. Like the SkyMasters, the Fujinons feature BaK-4 prisms, but also have fully multicoated optics. As a general rule, superior coatings mean superior image sharpness and contrast. But then, that should be expected, given that the Fujinons cost many times more than the Celestrons.

While the Fujinons were clearly the better performer, the Celestron SkyMasters held up admirably. Image brightness, quality, and contrast were all remarkable considering their bargain price. Although images were a little soft across the outer 25% of the Celestron's field, the overall view was impressive nonetheless.

Some inexpensive binoculars have very sloppy focusing, causing the eyepieces to tilt and shift. Not so with the SkyMasters. I found that their center-focusing mechanism worked smoothly, with no apparently backlash or wobble. Eye relief (the distance you hold your eyes away from the eyepieces to see the full field) is stated to be 18 mm, a good distance for higher power binoculars and an important consideration if you must wear glasses when viewing. The SkyMasters are also light enough to support by hand for short periods of time, although buyers would be well advised to mount them on a sturdy photo tripod.

The bottom line is, if you are considering a pair of giant binoculars, whether for bird watching, stargazing, or another recreational use, and have a limited budget, Celestron's giant 15x70 SkyMasters represent an excellent value. --Phil Harrington, author of Star Ware and Star Watch

Pros:

  • Exceptional value for the price
  • Light enough to support by hand
  • BaK-4 prisms
  • Multicoated optics
Cons:
  • Outer 25% of the field is soft and a little blurry
  • Requires a tripod to use for extended periods

Features:

  • Multi-coated optics
  • Large aperture perfect for low light conditions and stargazing
  • Tripod adapter
  • 13 mm (0.51 in) long eye relief ideal for eyeglass wearers
  • Diopter adjustment for fine focusing

Similar Products:

Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70 AZ Refractor Telescope

Celestron 21061 AstroMaster 70 AZ Refractor Telescope List price: $183.95
Lowest new price: $106.37
Brand: Celestron
Model: 21061

TE3) Celestron astromaster 70AZ scope

Features:

  • Quick and easy no-tool setup
  • Permanently mounted StarPointer
  • Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
  • Quick release dovetail attachment - no tool setup
  • Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch - for smooth and accurate pointing

Similar Products:

Celestron Accessory Kit

Celestron Accessory Kit List price: $239.95
Lowest new price: $123.00
Lowest used price: $118.25
Brand: Celestron
Model: 94303

Celestron Accessory Kit

Features:

  • Five superior grade Plossl eyepieces, all fully multi-coated for maximum contrast and resolution
  • 2x, 1.25-inch Barlow lens gives you a total of ten power combinations
  • Six colored eyepiece (planetary) filters
  • 1.25-inch Moon filter provides maximum enjoyment of the moon especially during the brighter phases
  • Items in this kit are valued at over $700.00 if purchased separately

Similar Products:

Celestron 44410 Prepared Microscope Slides (25-Piece Set)

Celestron 44410 Prepared Microscope Slides (25-Piece Set) List price: $28.95
Lowest new price: $14.88
Lowest used price: $16.95
Brand: Celestron
Model: 44410

You can sort slides from all sectors of the scientific world with the Celestron® 25 Assorted Prepared Slides. The slides cover insect parts, plant parts, and animal parts and come in a wooden case.

Features:

  • Wide assortment of specimen slides of insect parts, plant parts, animal parts, etc. which allows you to use microscopes "out of the box"
  • Glass slides of full size - 1" x 3" (25mm x 76mm) ensures correct color and sharp images of the specimens
  • Both sets of slides come in wooden boxes to keep the slides safe and secure
  • Listing included describing the specimen on each slide so you know what you are looking

Similar Products:

Celestron 93625 Universal 1.25-inch Camera T-Adapter

Celestron 93625 Universal 1.25-inch Camera T-Adapter List price: $30.95
Lowest new price: $20.95
Lowest used price: $20.41
Brand: Celestron
Model: 93625

Fits (drop in style) any type of telescope that uses a 1.25" focuser or visual back. Allows you to attach your 35mm SLR camera to the prime focus of your telescope or spotting scope. Both a T-Adapter and T-Ring are required to mount a 35mm SLR camera to your instrument.

Features:

  • Allows attachment of 35mm SLR camera to the prime focus of your telescope
  • Great for terrestrial, short exposure lunar and planetary photography
  • Use with separate guidescope for long exposure deep-sky photography
  • Fits any type of telescope that uses a 1.25-inch focuser or visual back
  • Both a T-Adapter and T-Ring are required to mount camera

Similar Products:

Celestron SkyMaster 20x80 Binoculars

Celestron SkyMaster 20x80 Binoculars List price: $204.95
Lowest new price: $109.50
Lowest used price: $86.03
Brand: Celestron
Model: 71018

The Celestron® SkyMaster™ large-aperture binoculars are ideal for astronomical viewing or for terrestrial (land) use, especially over long distances. They feature high-quality BAK-4 prisms and multi-coated optics for enhanced contrast. For maximum stability and secure optical alignment, this 20x80 model feature enhanced structural reinforcement, as well as an integral, super-rigid photo tripod adapter.

When it's time to gaze at the stars or take in some long-distance or low-light terrain viewing, look no further than the Celestron 71018 SkyMaster 20 x 80 binoculars. Featuring high quality BAK-4 prisms, multi-coated optics for enhanced contrast, a diopter adjustment for fine focusing, and large apertures, these binoculars offer phenomenal performance.

The Celestron 71018 features a 20x magnification and an objective lens diameter of 80 millimeters, giving it a 4-millimeter exit pupil. (The exit pupil size -- the diameter of the objective lens divided by the magnification -- determines the amount of light available to your eye. The larger the exit pupil, the brighter the image obtained will be. A three-millimeter exit pupil is generally sufficient for daytime use, five-millimeters is suitable for daytime and twilight, and seven-millimeters is generally necessary for maximum nighttime or astronomy use.) The Celestron 71018 also includes an integrated tripod adapter rod, a deluxe padded soft carrying case, and Celestron's No Fault Limited Lifetime Warranty.

What's in the Box
Celestron 71018 Binoculars and deluxe padded soft carrying case

Features:

  • Multi-coated optics for a clear view
  • Water-resistant body
  • High-quality BAK-4 prisms
  • Large aperture perfect for low light conditions and stargazing
  • Features integrated tripod adapter rod

Similar Products:

Celestron 93230 8 to 24mm 1.25 Zoom Eyepiece

Celestron 93230 8 to 24mm 1.25 Zoom Eyepiece List price: $96.95
Lowest new price: $57.95
Lowest used price: $54.57
Brand: Celestron
Model: 93230


Super-premium fully multi-coated 1.25" zoom eyepiece has a focal length of 8-24mm. Allows for expanded magnification options.

Specifications:

The Celestron 93230 8 to 24 millimeters 1.25 inch zoom eyepiece allows you to zoom instantly with your scope from 8x magnification to 24x magnification.

Features:

  • Super-premium 1.25-inch zoom eyepiece
  • Focal length of 8 to 24 millimeters
  • Allows for expanded magnification options
  • 40 to 60 degree field of view, 15 to 18 millimeter eye relief
  • Fully multicoated optics

Similar Products:

Celestron Omni 2X Barlow Lens

Celestron Omni 2X Barlow Lens List price: $61.95
Lowest new price: $29.80
Brand: Celestron
Model: 93326

2/8/200615-19-32...

Features:

  • Celestron 2x - 1-1/4" - Omni Barlow Lens - 93326

Similar Products:

Celestron 21063 AstroMaster 90 AZ Refractor Telescope

Celestron 21063 AstroMaster 90 AZ Refractor Telescope List price: $343.95
Lowest new price: $197.38
Lowest used price: $155.19
Brand: Celestron
Model: 21063

If you're looking for a great dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the Celestron AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving image correct views of land and sky. With its time tested durability and high quality optics at an affordable price, the Celestron Astro Master makes a great first telescope! As a bonus, Celestron has included a nice selection of accessories for your new telescope with this purchase, which means you will be observing the same day you unpack the box. Accessories include two full-sized eyepieces, a Star Pointer finderscope for easy location of objects you wish to observe, and even software for your PC. "The Sky - Level 1" will let you study and print star charts from your computer screen... and that's just the beginning!

Celestron’s Astromaster 90AZ refractor telescope is a good choice for anyone who wants a dual purpose telescope. With more than double the light gathering power of 60mm starter scopes, it’s a great introduction to astronomy and it can double as a long range spotting scope. Bigger and more impressive than it looks in pictures, the Astromaster 90AZ is an adult size telescope that stands nearly five feet high and weighs about 20 pounds. With it’s fully illustrated quick set up guide, the telescope is easy to assemble, and the package includes an erect image prism, high and low power eyepieces, and astronomy software for your PC.

Refractors are known for their crisp, high contrast views of the Moon and planets and the Astromaster 90 delivers sharp views right out of the box. The low power 20mm eyepiece (50X magnification) nicely frames the moon, while the high power 10mm eyepiece (100X magnification) delivers a crisp close up image full of detail. The sharp Achromatic optics of the Astromaster 90AZ show me memorable views night after night. On a moonless night I like the way the 20mm eyepiece frames the ghostly glow of the Orion Nebula. Zooming in with the 10mm eyepiece, I can easily pick out all four stars of the Orion Nebula’s embedded quadruple star the Trapezium.

The AstroMaster 90 AZ also features a newly designed Alt-Azimuth mount and tripod. The tripod comes fully assembled, and the telescope simply clamps into a standard dovetail. This new tripod seems reasonably solid, I had no trouble focusing on the Moon and stars even with the high power eyepiece. An Alt-azimuth mount, of course, is best used at low to medium powers because it does not track the motion of the stars. As soon as you get the Moon centered in the eyepiece, it starts drifting toward the edge-this is caused by rotation of the Earth. Celestial objects will stay in the low power field of view for three or four minutes, but with a high power eyepiece they may disappear in a minute or less.

Celestron’s AstroMaster 90 AZ is one entry level telescope that offers great views during the daytime as well as at night. The sharp optics produce a right side up image, the mount is easy to use, and the included planetarium software helps you find planets in the night sky. --Jeff Phillips

Pros:

  • Crisp clear views both day and night
  • Rugged refractor design
  • Quick and easy no-tool set up
  • Erect image prism and two eyepieces included
Cons:
  • Alt-Azimuth mount doesn’t track stars and planets
  • Star pointer not so easy to use

Quarter Moon shot at 50X with a powershot camera.
Quarter Moon shot at 50X with a powershot camera.
 Moon as seen at 100X, shot with powershot camera.
Moon as seen at 100X, shot with powershot camera.
Moon as seen at 200X, shot with a powershot camera.
Moon as seen at 200X, shot with a powershot camera.		 Finches shot at 50X at a distance of 20 yards.
Finches shot at 50X at a distance of 20 yards.
Finch shot at 100X at a distance of 20 yards.
Finch shot at 100X at a distance of 20 yards.

Features:

  • Model Number: 90AZ
  • Magnification: 50
  • Weight: 20 Pounds
  • Focal Ratio: 11.11

Similar Products:

Celestron 93588 Astro Night Vision Flashlight

Celestron 93588 Astro Night Vision Flashlight List price: $20.95
Lowest new price: $12.95
Brand: Celestron
Model: 93588

Celestron's premium model for astronomy, using two red LEDs to preserve night vision better than red filters or other devices. Brightness is adjustable. Operates on a single 9 volt battery (included).

Features:

  • Celestron’s premium model astro flashlight for astronomy
  • Uses two red LEDs to preserve night vision better than red filters or other devices
  • Brightness adjustable
  • Operates on a single 9 volt battery (included)

Similar Products:

Next >>

Page 1 of 10

[Kindle]    [Kindle DX]
  Privacy Policy

CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED AS IS AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.