Celestron – SkyMaster 20X80 Binocular – Outdoor and Astronomy Binocular –

8 reviews for Celestron – SkyMaster 20X80 Binocular – Outdoor and Astronomy Binocular –

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   Stardazer – 15 December 2024

   For the price, an Excellent Binocular with expansive field of view & generous eye relief, especially for night sky viewing
   Upgraded my SkyMaster 15×70 binos to the 20×80 model. This review concerns astronomical use, especially as it relates to casual observation. I just returned from two evenings with it under the dark skies of WV’s Monongahela National Forest1) Field of view offers wide angle eye candy. 3.7 degrees with the feeling of expansiveness–even at 20x. I could place Orion’s belt in one view; Orion’s sword in another; The entire Pleiades (M45) in one glimpse; much of Kemble’s Cascade; nearly all sections of the Veil Nebula complex; The Lagoon (M8) and Trifid Nebulae in one field; Can almost place M7 with M6 in Scorpius in the same field, also the Coathanger asterism fits nicely into the field of view.2) Spectacular views offered of M7 near the Scorpion’s tail, The Swan nebula (M17), Dumbbell Nebula (M27), a billowing Orion Nebula (M42), Pleiades (M45), Andromeda Galaxy (M31) with companion galaxies…can seem to infer some stars on the outskirts of globular clusters M13 (Hercules) and M22 (Sagittarius). Veil Nebula is breathtaking under dark sky (t5he western side resembles a fuzzy fish hook). Can see North American Nebula near Deneb at top of Cygnus. I returned to several of these again and again–so rewarding were the views. I set it up a week ago for a backyard star party and the Pleiades was really impressive for viewers as was the Perseus Double Cluster and Albireo double star. The Orion nebula is also magnificent.3) Generous Eye Relief is best utilized by folding the eyecups back4) Used a 30 year old aluminum camera tripod that is sturdy enough to hold the 20×80 with ease. How I found it effective was to sit in a wooden kitchen table chair with the tripod legs fully extended and tripod close in with bino eye cups folded back. My tripod has a shaft that can rise about 10 inches more so I used that incrementally as viewing angle was increased–not unlike a barber’s chair raising or lowering. Ample eye relief coupled with the folded back eye cups and raised tripod slant the bino was attached to meant I could view objects 45 degrees up from the horizontal. Objects near vertical I could manage limited viewing by actually leaning back with binos and tripod legs laying across me. That’s how I viewed the Veil Nebula. Be mindful of the weight before trying this!! It was OK for me but may not be for you. Test that carefully. The 20×80 mount is more robust than the attachment I used with the same tripod with the 15×70’s.5) Clarity of image was NOT sharp all the way to the edge. However, for the comparatively low price of the 20×80 I really can’t complain about this as I’d pay much more for that level of optics.6) I have an 11″ SCT telescope. The 20×80 is a nice, satisfying casual alternative to setting up my larger scope and I had so much fun with it one evening I never bothered to set up my SCT.7) These binos are HEAVY so a sturdy tripod is recommended. The 20×80 is significantly heavier than my 15×70 set. I can use each hand held on their own for limited viewing by gripping the large ends with each hand.8) The moon is not excessively bright as it tends to be telescopically so you need not be overly concerned about temporary “blindness” from viewing the moon then switching to other stellar objects. Eye recovery is but momentary.9) Did finally view Jupiter. The line up of the moons is more as one sees telescopically rather than with traditional binocular views. Be advised that surface brightness is so great one will likely NOT be able to the bands on Jupiter. Mars and Jupiter are definitely bright discs. haven’t yet had a good look at Saturn as its currently near the sun in the sky.

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   Karen – 15 December 2024

   Stunning and well worth the money!!
   I bought the 25×100…You’ll see a lot of people on here who are more than amateur hobby astronomers. If they criticize these binoculars… DON’T LISTEN TO THEM. Pro’s should stick to fancier equipment.However, for us hobbyists, this thing is AMAZING!!First, I thought it was used or opened, because the tape on the box was open, but it wasn’t, it was all snug inside.It’s huge, and heavy. The pics show the 25×100, next to my 2yr old 20×80’s (also excellent!)This puppy is way bigger! The views you get are better, closer, clearer. I attached my Galaxy S22 Ultra to the binoculars and zoomed way into the moon, and took pics of Jupiter and his Galilean moons, beautiful…You can see deeper space, as well.For the first time, I had better views of Saturn, still small, but a little better then the 20×80’s. The focus is easier than the 20×80, you adjust each eye lens individually, I like that better. The only negative for me, is, the big lens covers aren’t attached to these binoculars, like the 20×80’s are, so you can possibly lose them.Otherwise, this is an amazing piece of equipment.The bag: I don’t understand why nobody ever gives much info on the bag… it’s important. They could’ve done better with it, for the price you pay, but, it gets the job done.The binoculars are in a padding that wraps around the binoculars and Velcros shut, then you insert that in the bag. It seems safe enough. What people don’t usually say, is that not only can you carry it with the shoulder strap, but, you can take the shoulder strap off and pass it through the plastic hoops on the back of the bag, and carry these heavy binoculars as a back pack! I LOVE that! It’s much better than carrying them over the shoulder, especially for us smaller people. There is also a small zipper pouch on the front of the bag, where I personally store my green laser light, that I use while stargazing.All in all, these binoculars are a wonderful way to exercise your astronomy and deep space hobby!!

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   Costa Rica – 15 December 2024

   Great quality
   I’ve ordered this several years ago and took it to South America to my friend. She lives by the ocean and she can see the whales. It stands in her balcony all these years, under the heavy sun exposure and still looks good and works great. Wonderful gift for Christmas!

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   Scott Staples – 15 December 2024

   Bought these after returning zoom Binoculars. With nothing to loose with fixed 20×80, they had the reach I was looking for. And the big surprise is how excellent they are. Not only can I use them handheld, on a tripod they are incredible. The far off distances come extremely clear, bright and sharp. No ghosting, Chromatic Aberration whatsoever. Solid build, pleasant to handle. A superb viewing every time anywhere. 10 stars

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   Brian Ribeiro – 15 December 2024

   O que dizer de um binóculos que traz as maravilhas do céu até seus olhos?Alguns meses atrás comprei um 7×50 da mesma marca e após varrer boa parte do céu, senti a necessidade de um upgrade. Apesar de o 15×70 ser mais barato, resolvi ir de vez atrás de um maior e deparei com esse 20×80.Arrependimento? Apenas com o tempo de espera até chegar, passou pouco mais de 1 mês até ter em mãos.Já o binóculos em si é sensacional, não tem comparação com meu 7×50 quanto à observação do céu. Obviamente não é possível ver detalhes dos planetas, mas Titã é visível, Saturno aparece como uma luz alongada e Júpiter é majestoso com seus maiores satélites, imponente no campo de visão! Notam-se muitas crateras e montanhas na Lua com uma qualidade incrível!Além disso é possível ver também aglomerados estelares, nebulosas e algumas galáxias, porém dependem pelo menos de um céu rural. Falando em nebulosas, a Carina e a de Órion são as mais lindas para se ver, na minha opinião.Para se ter uma ideia do que é possível enxergar, no centro de onde moro cheguei a identificar, com muito custo, estrelas até da magnitude +10.2, sendo mais fácil identificar até mais ou menos +9.5. Já objetos menos densos, como nebulosas e cometas, dependem muito da poluição luminosa e não chegam a tal magnitude.Como nem tudo é perfeito, há alguns pontos negativos:1° – a aberração cromática é bem forte nos objetos mais brilhantes, mas não chega a comprometer a experiência.2° – por mais que na embalagem diga que serve para visualização terrestre de longa distância, não gostei da falta de nitidez nos morros ao longe. Nesse quesito ainda prefiro meu 7×50.No geral, é um equipamento indispensável e ótima alternativa aos telescópios baratos. Mas tenha em mente que é praticamente exclusivo para astronomia.

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   Jeff – 15 December 2024

   A voir certains avis, je craignais de rencontrer des problèmes de mise au point ou de réglage de l’écartement. Mais tout fonctionne parfaitement sur le mien. La mise au point est très précise, la netteté au centre parfaite. Le rendu est incroyable sur la lune avec une très forte luminosité.Par contre elles sont lourdes et nécessitent donc un bon trépied pour bien en profiter. Sur un trépied vidéo fluide qui peut supporter du matériel jusqu’à 8kg, c’est parfait. Les mouvements sont parfaitement fluides et précis sans secousses. Je recommande fortement.

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   Dungeon – 15 December 2024

   Beautifully clear image offered by the large 80mm lens. They have a robust feel and seem to be well made and should last for many years with care. These are a great starter pair for sky watching, but if that is your main use for them you W|ILL need a Tripod. They are heavy but thats not the real problem, if you focus on anything that is on considerable magnification it is impossible to hold them still enough to get any sort or real idea of the target image, in addition as soon as you try and adjust the focus, you loose the target you are focussing on. I bought these as a powerful set for sky watching, birding, and general scenery when walking and holidaying. Though bulky they are worth carrying for the quality and depth of the image that is available. Easily backpackable. I live in a city and it is amazing the way on a CLEAR night they cut through the haze that is there (but not visible) and allows you so see a complete vista of stars that are not available to the naked eye. I wish I could have afforded the 25×100, but for that cost I will supplement it and buy myself a good telescope. These are fantastic powerful general purpose binoculars and can be used for sky watching WITH a tripod, dont believe reviews that say you dont need it. Great Value. Recommended. I wish they had provided a better padded carry bag.

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   Jos̩ Alberto Р15 December 2024

   Me encanta Celestron! Cómo podrán ver, tengo algunos artículos 25*100, 25*70 y 20*80La referencia a este comentario es en base a los binoculares 25*100 es un artículo ya profesional no es para principiantes es muy pesado para maniobra por lo que se necesita de un buen tripiéTiene mucho más profundidad que los otros binoculares que tengo, y mucha más definición… El precio estaba bastante accesible y la compra a meses sin intereses fue lo que terminó a animarmeLos recomiendo mucho si les gusta la astronomia