Reviews - Celestron SkyMaster 25x70 Porro BaK-4 Prism Water Resistant Binoculars, Black - 71008 Reviews - CI-BI-71008

Author: Ron (verified customer) , Like to look at binocular objects in the night sky, also jets with contrails, from Wimauma, Florida on Feb 12, 2013
Pros:  Nice views of the heavens; feels like a "space walk"
Cons:  Flimsy binocular mount
Would recommend:  yes

Ron wrote:

I use it mostly for astronomy and occasional views of high flying jets with their contrails. When I used the binoculars with the binocular mount, there was so much lateral vibrations that it was just about useless. I epoxyed both sides of the binocular mount (with some spare screws laid in with the epoxy) and let it set for 24 hours and now it is "rock steady". I can now enjoy the views without any vibrations at all. (Of course, you do need a good tripod that can handle the weight of the binoclars)

Author: pelonconsuerte (verified customer) from Los Angeles on Aug 12, 2011
Pros:  Excellent for Astronomy
Would recommend:  yes

pelonconsuerte wrote:

Excellent for Astronomy .

Author: Syed (verified customer) , Beginner Astronomer, from Jeddah on Mar 27, 2011
Pros:  Powerful Magnification, Good optics
Cons:  FOV is somewhat narrow
Would recommend:  yes

Syed wrote:

I was looking for high magnification budget binoculars and these are just the right choice. Since i knew the drawbacks in zoom binoculars i decided to buy these 25x70 Celestron binoculars. The order was delivered nicely and well packed. I am using these binoculars mostly for terrestrial viewing and occasionally for star gazing. The views are clear and well magnified, the only draw back which i encounter is somewhat narrow FOV but that is also negligible. I am able to see far away ships in sea and also able to see the far away mountains from my home. These are quite good quality wise and you can use it without tripod but to get the most of the fun and clear imagery tripod is recommended.

Author: J S from NY on Feb 12, 2011
Pros:  Very good range/brightness
Cons:  Tough if handheld
Would recommend:  yes

J S wrote:

These have incredible brightness and field of view. It's tough to hold, they just about need a tripod, not quite. But for this magnification that's to be expected. Easy to focus, and actually not "as" big as they look in the picture, definitely usable/portable. Come in a nice case. Overall incredible range for the price. Very clear, very bright.

Author: Mikal from Roberts Creek on Jan 9, 2011
Pros:  Great Optics
Cons:  Wimpy tripod mount
Would recommend:  yes

Mikal wrote:

First time we ever saw the moons of Jupiter and the craters on the moon! Only criticism is the tripod mount which is too weak and allows lots of wobble and shake when viewing on a tripod.

Author: vatowild (verified customer) from Irvine CA on Apr 8, 2010
Would recommend:  yes

vatowild wrote:

The celestron Skymaster 25x70 binocular is more better than I belive and is cheap,I'm used oll time for astronomical viewing, every body need one's I will gift one Celestron SkyMaster 25x70 Binocular to my brother, he will be happy..