Celestron 71007 SkyMaster 12x60mm Porro Prism Binoculars with Multi-Coated Lens, BaK-4 Prism Glass and Carry Case, Black

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There are also two zoom version available to be able to change magnifications without moving the position.

Feel free to discuss anything astronomical here, from what sort of telescope you should get, stargazing tips and tricks, to how to use that scope of yours that's been sitting around! This innovative software solves the time-consuming problem of trying to pinpoint the North Celestial Pole. Product exteriors - armoring and lenses are fully covered for 5 years against defects, not scratches or blemishes. Using a tripod when observing for longer periods of time or at high magnification (or both) helps keeps the image shake-free.If you are looking for a high-quality binocular, you will need to spend more on a pair of Roof binoculars than equal quality Porro’s. The pocket sized binoculars have a roof prism design to make them more compact and light, and bigger models have a Porro prism system to make them brighter.

Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.

A smooth hinge that provides just enough friction to hold steady during observation doesn’t feel too heavy. And next to my much higher quality 8x42 bins, I have to report I see more, and more clearly, with the 8x42s. Small tweaking for collimation was done this morning on the 12x60's after I had them out yesterday and thought that the collimation was spot on. of seeing with my own handheld binoculars at least the C fragment of Comet 73P Schwassmann-Wachmann 3, but so far here since the Moon exited the evening and even the overnight sky, we have had too much cirrus cloud. Coupled with large objective lenses, BaK-4 prisms offer amazing light gathering capabilities, making them ideal for stargazing and other low-light applications.

They provide ample magnification (12x) so that you can zoom in on star clusters and far-away subjects and the 60mm objective lenses, whilst cumbersome, give a great deal more light through-put than more generalist 42mm binoculars. Most binoculars, with the except of very small models, are designed to be attached to a tripod with an optional binocular tripod adapter.Whether you want to view far-away wildlife or aviation shows even down into low light and twilight or you need a pair of binoculars for some decent stargazing the Celestron Skymaster 12x60s are a great option.

It is possible to attach the double eyepiece cap (providing your own material) but not the objective lens caps. However, heavier binoculars can fatigue your arms when trying to hand-hold for longer periods of time. If you decide on a pair of BK-7's, look for models that have a larger exit pupil if you plan to view in a variety of lighting conditions.These binoculars have a generous eye relief, enabling people who wear eyeglasses to observe comfortably.