Celestron Skymaster 71008 25x70 Binocular (Black)

I bought this for around ₹8,000 with card offers, the best ₹8K I’ve spent so far. This binocular is excellent for sky and stargazing. If your budget is around ₹10,000 and you’re looking for a powerful astronomy binocular, go for this without a second thought. The lens quality is very good, and the overall build feels solid and well-engineered. What I was able to see through this binocular: - Full Moon – The Moon does not fully occupy the lens; it covers roughly 60–70% of the field of view, which gives great perspective and clarity. - Jupiter and its 4 moons – Clearly visible on a good night. - A few star clusters – Bright and beautiful. - Orion’s Belt – You cannot see all three stars at once; they can only be viewed separately, which gives a good idea of the high zoom level. Important Note: This binocular is heavy, so a strong and sturdy tripod is mandatory (don’t go for cheap ones). If you want to capture photos through the binoculars, a phone mount is also recommended. I still remember the night I pointed this binocular at the sky and saw a star cluster for the first time, it was truly magical. If you are a space enthusiast, this is an absolute must-buy. Highly recommended!

Great binoculars for ships, bird watching and some basic level astronomy. The moon craters are visible using this binoculars. They are heavy so a tripod is a must have. Even after a tripod, even small shakes will cause the vision to wobble, so if you are planning to carry it with you, this isn’t a good fit. It’s a good fit for stationary setup on a tripod in a balcony. Price is good given that you’ll have to pay for quality, looks great too.

A good set of binoculars, great magnification, as mentioned, a bit heavy. I would suggest a good tripod will be useful. Aesthetically pleasing.

Big thanks to Amazon Delivery for excellently handling such a delicate and costly item. Received this powerful beauty in excellent condition. Unboxing was the beginning of happiness, big thanks to the seller for sending brand new well-kept branded products. Now about the binoculars... Very good zoom, very good clarity, easy to set up, tripod mountable, able to read the text on the balloons almost 1.5kms away, able to see the statue of God which is approximately 5kms away. After a few days of sky gazing, I will post updates about it. So far so good 🤞✌️👌👍 Update 02Jan2023 Lucky to take this bino to a pollution-free area and enjoyed brilliant views of the Orion Nebula and 19 other stars/celestial objects. So for terrestrial and astronomical observation, this is brilliant. Those who can not handle magnification and weight can complain about any powerful binoculars.

It's a damaged item which I returned and received my full amount back.

I ordered Meade 15X70 before this one and had to return them since they were not waterproof. They were also quite heavy and made tripod indispensable as a tool. Then I ordered Celestron 25X70 as the magnification was much more, however with reduced field of view. I was mesmerized to see Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy and some very faint star clusters with this one. What surprised me the most was it's lighter weight compared to Meade and a better build quality. Optics were way better and of superior coating. I saw Jupiter with four moons with quite ease, however even with the most sturdy tripod, you wouldn't be able to see belts on Jupiter or rings of Saturn. Your only best bet will be with deep sky objects which require expertise and then too, you shouldn't expect an exemplary view but just some greyish patches of clusters and faint luminaries. However, as an astronomer, this is worth every penny that you'll invest in these binoculars.

It's not much clear as defined and it's too heavy to carry

An Excellent binoculars, value for money. Very good range for both celestial and terrestrial viewing. Able to see details of moon (Sea of Serenity, Tranquility, Crises,Fecundity, Nectar, Vapours, Cold, Craters - Tycho, Plato, Copernicus and Kepler etc.), Jupiter and Saturn. Since it's heavy needs tripod. But Clestron doesn't provide tripod with it.

La bête est impressionnante. J'ai pu l'essayer le jour même de la réception et la précision des objets observés à distance est impressionnante, par comparaison à mes anciennes jumelles 10x50. Il faut avoir des bras d'haltérophile pour maintenir les jumelles stables pendant un certain temps car elles sont relativement lourdes, au bout de quelques secondes, les mains les mains tremblent et les images avec. Pour une observation longue, il faut impérativement un trépied.

Muito Bom Produto!!!!

Very nice gadget, just as described on site

Before I bought this, I didn't know much about Binoculars, let alone astronomical ones. Having said that, since then I have learnt a great deal. Let me categorize my reviews here: 1. Build quality / construction: This is designed and built very well and is very sturdy. The quality of materials for this price is unmatched and it has a good grip due to the surface all over the binocular. This also makes it very easy to hold despite it's weight. The lens caps on each end are of good quality and they cover the lens with a tight seal, however, the only criticism I have is that the covers (especially on the objective lens) are individually removable but have no strap or tags to attach them to anything, you'd have to keep them separately in a bag or pocket and are easy to lose. 2. Operation: The adjustment at the center is done by a plastic wheel with knurling on it for better grip, it feels a touch too tight, but it is better this way as plastic degrades over time and you don't want it on the loose side. 3. Image quality: The overall performance of these binoculars are good, but I have noticed that the image gets very slightly distorted when I used it for terrestrial viewing on a hot day. Also, the adjustment, in my opinion, could have been a touch finer, especially when you are looking at a full moon. Due to the magnification, the field of view (portion of the sky one could see) is small, but because of the massive objective lenses (70mm dia) you could see quite deep into space with reasonable contrast as it collects more light. 4. Stability: All binoculars of this size and magnification suffer from instability as very small movements can cause the image to shake violently. The only way to cure it is with a strong tripod, not the cheap £20 ones though. On Amazon, my gf bought me an Amazon basic All-metal tripod for about £42, which came with a trigger grip handle - which is very articulate and incredibly strong, stable and a breeze to maneuver. Overall: This is by no means the best binocular out there, but by far, THE best one for the price. If you are an amateur astronomer starting out and looking to spend little dosh to observe objects Hundreds and thousands of lightyears away, this is the one to buy.

I picked these up to complement a pair of 10x binoculars that live on my desk. Most of the time the 10 powers are enough, but occasionally I want a closer look at distant wildlife, especially the hawks that like to perch in trees well beyond the range where my standard binoculars are comfortable. For that purpose, these have been excellent. The extra magnification makes a noticeable difference when observing birds at longer distances, and the image quality is much better than the bargain-bin high-power binoculars I've tried over the years. They're certainly not cheap, but compared to many other 20x+ options, I think they offer a reasonable balance between performance and price. A few things I particularly like: * clear image * good magnification for distant wildlife * reasonably comfortable to use * solid value compared to higher-end alternatives * noticeably more capable than true budget optics One thing worth discussing is the astronomy marketing. These are frequently advertised as astronomy binoculars, and while they can certainly be used that way, I'm not sure that's where they shine best. I've pointed them at the moon a handful of times and was genuinely impressed by the amount of detail visible. Beyond that, however, I haven't personally gotten much use out of them for stargazing. That may say more about me than the binoculars. Astronomy isn't really my hobby, and I'm sure someone with more experience under dark skies could get more out of them than I have. For terrestrial use, though, they've been fantastic. They're also lighter and easier to handle than I expected given the magnification. That said, 25x is still 25x. You can absolutely hand-hold them for casual viewing, but image shake is noticeable, especially when you're trying to study a distant subject for more than a few seconds. I haven't felt the need to buy a tripod adapter, but I do find they're much easier to use when I can brace myself against something. Most of my viewing is done from a desk, and simply resting my elbows on the desktop makes a significant difference in stability and viewing comfort. If your primary interest is: * bird watching * wildlife observation * distant landscape viewing * having more reach than standard binoculars without moving to a spotting scope these are a very nice option. Overall, I've been very happy with the purchase. They filled exactly the niche I wanted between standard binoculars and a dedicated spotting scope, and they've become my preferred choice whenever I need a little more magnification.