Celestron SkyMaster 12x60 Binoculars

by Celestron

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007UQNTK
• Item model number: 71007
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,209 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 18, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

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 71007 SkyMaster 12 x 60 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 71007 features a 12x magnification and an objective lens diameter of 60 millimeters, giving it a 5-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 71007 also includes a tripod adapter and Celestron's No Fault Limited Lifetime Warranty.

What's in the Box
Celestron 71007 Binoculars and carrying case

Product Description

Celestron'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 12x60 version is the most compact model in the series. It offers serious large aperture light gathering in a somewhat lightweight configuration. Protective rubber covering for ultra-firm grip Large center focus know for easy focusing Tripod adapter included Long eye relief ideal for eyeglass wearers Carrying case included for travel and safe storage Celestron No Fault Warranty provides best protection and product support on the market Optical Design - Porro Diameter - 60 mm (2.36 in) Magnification - 12x Angular Field Of View - 5.7 degrees Linear Field Of View at 1000 YDS - 298.48 ft (90.98 m) Exit Pupil - 5 mm (0.2 in) Eye Relief - 18 mm (0.71 in) Near Focus (Binoculars) - 40 ft (12.19 m) Prisms - BAK-4 Optical Coatings - Multi-Coated Carrying Case - Nylon / Strap - Yes / Caps - Yes Water Resistant Tripod Adaptable - Yes Weight 44 oz (1247.38 g)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Binocular, October 8, 2007

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Brandon McWilliams (Lawrenceville, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celestron SkyMaster 12x60 Binoculars (Electronics)

I received my Celestron 12 x 60mm binoculars yesterday, and I have to say that I was a little disappointed at first. I looked up at Jupiter and I could see little specs for the moons, but the problem was that I saw two of everything. The collimation was really bad making astronomy use nearly impossible. I searched the web on how to collimate binoculars and found a couple of sites. I held the binoculars up pointed at a star and turned the collimation screws (once I found them) and was finally able to get them fixed to one point.

Now with the collimation done, I am able to see what I want. I am definitly able to see Jupiter's moons. I can also see the Andromeda Galaxy and several star clusters. For little money this makes a good complement to my telescope.

I would recommend the binoculars, but for astronomical use, be prepared to collimate.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Binocs for the price, September 1, 2007

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Joseph L. Sudek (Old Forge, PA,USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celestron SkyMaster 12x60 Binoculars (Electronics)

Excellent field of view especially with eye cups collapsed, super sharp when adjusted, just enough power for longe range viewing without the shake, recommend very highly

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great binoculars, September 1, 2007

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Mr.G (Pakistan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Celestron SkyMaster 12x60 Binoculars (Electronics)

Great for long range terrestrial viewing and amateur astronomy. I can actually see Jupiter's moons and the Andromeda galaxy, in addition to a host of stars which are simply not visible to the naked eye.
Whatever you do, make sure you get a tripod because the image will jitter around in handheld mode. Centre-focus always helps a rookie.