Great Budget Binoculars for Astronomy: Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 and Outland X Review
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- What types of binoculars are best for astronomy? How do I properly mount and focus my binoculars? What can I see? These questions and more will be answered as we look at two great pair of binoculars: The Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster and 8x25 Outland X. Please let me know of any binoculars you use for astronomy or questions you may have in the comment section below.
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Binoculars featured in this video:
Celestron 8x25 Outland X
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Celestron 15x70 SkyMaster
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App used in this video: SkySafari 6 Plus
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I just love your presentation skills and professionalism. Second to none.
Glad you like them! I really appreciate that!
I love it! i wanna use this for looking at planets, and more at the night sky!
You will enjoy them!
I liked this video a lot, along with other videos. How about you do some budget telescopes next?
I would really appreciate it. 😊
Thanks for your comment. That video is on the drawing board for a release later this year!
You really have a great channel. Thanks
Thanks for saying that! I've enjoyed putting it together over the past few years.
Great video!!
Thanks so much! I appreciate your support of the channel!
Hi!I have a Kamakura Sea Master 7*50. Excellent exit pupill value. Great focus. I have it on a Three Legged Thing tripod and it works fantastic. But I have now decided to buy the Celestron Skymaster 15*70. I made up my mind after listening to several reveiews regarding these binoculars here on TH-cam.I would like to thank you for your video and good luck with your channel in the future.
Kind regards
Lennart Sävenmark
Vaxholm
Sweden
Thank you very much! Stop back by and let me know how they work out for you! Clear Skies!
@@LateNightAstronomy I will do that and the same to you. 😊
In celestron skymaster 15X 70 , Can the zoom be adjusted like 3 X , 5X or 12X or it is fixed at 15 X.
Thank you for sharing. I got the chance to see a rocket launch in 2018. Memorable experience. I shared a pretty cool montage of the trip to my page.
Cool video of the launch! I bet that was a great experience!
I've never failed to see the Galilean moons in any pair of binoculars that were 7x35 or bigger! I have an old pair of 8x50 Zeiss binos I love, as well as 8x56 and 7x50 glasses which I was fortunate enough to be able to use into my fifties (haven't tried them for a while), and my go-to 10x50's. And of course the 15x70 Skymasters you mention.
That view never gets old. I was out last week and saw them. Thought I could make out a 5th moon but then realized it was just a bright star that looked like it was in formation with them!
Awesome video, came here after seeing the 15*70 on Amazon and was looking for a review - didn’t expect to find an awesome channel to go with it 🙌🏻 new sub 🔭 ⭐️
I appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to let me know that! Take care and clear skies!
Ty for the tips bro
Anytime!
Amazing video
Thank you!
Helpful! Thank you
I appreciate that!
Wow superb video ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for sharing 🙏❤️...👍👍👍
You are very kind! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Clear skies!
@@LateNightAstronomy stay connected :)
Thank you so much for this video. I've been researching a beginner telescope for a month now. Didn't even consider binoculars since I'm new to astronomy I overlooked it.
I'll get the 15x70s and save up for a solid dob.
Glad it helped you out! Binoculars are a great starting point for the hobby and nice to have even if you "upgrade" to a telescope some day.
Good choice. I've been stargazing for a while through both binoculars and telescopes and in all honesty, I prefer binoculars most of the time. Easier to transport, set up, and operate. Sure, there's certain things you can't see, but I personally am not bothered by that
Thankyou for sharing this video. I didn't realize about the adjustment for each viewing side, other then the focuser. I have the celestron 15 x 70 bins on an orion tripod, and the set up seems good. I also have an 8" apertura dob, and celestron omni xlt 102 mm refractor. I find that the bins are just as good as my omni. The Dob is very heavy, but I get great views of the sky. Are there binoculars out there that exceed the ones I have for quality? I wish we had an astronomy club near us, but we do not, and I cannot find anyone interested in forming one so far. I appreciate all I can learn. I am a beginner, even tho this has been a hobby for decades for me. I also love to lay on our hammock and view the night time sky, where we live out in the country. Please keep your learning videos coming!
Your comment means a great deal to me and thank you for sharing such great details about your observing equipment. I like to think of this channel as a virtual astronomy club for those who don't have access to one near them. We have very similar setups and equipment from the sound of it. I'd say the ones you have now are perfect if you are beginning in the hobby. Stay in touch and clear skies!
kicking back in a hammock? ooooohhhhhh, yea!
a couple of years ago i joined an astronomy club in a large city.
it was well established and it had a storage unit of 'scopes you could rent for $5/month.
many were donated when a member upgraded. from beginner to medium experience.
no binoculars, though.
still, i bought a pair of used nikon action 8x40 binoculars off ebay for US$50 + US$15 shipping.
the seller packed them very well.
i'm now moving up to 12x50. keep in mind the stronger the magnification and more weight, the harder it is to hold steady. get a tripod and adapter like the man says.
also look into binocular chairs (think aluminum lawn chair with a shelf to rest your arms on).
i have neck problems and am shopping around.
@@rodneyjohnson4794 Great advice all around! Keep enjoying the night sky with your binoculars and thanks for such a great comment describing how you observe!
I have a skywatcher 90 mm refracter. The tripod has what looks like a small screw on top. Would the celestron adapter fit the screw?
My guess is that it is probably the same size screw. If not, you could buy an adapter screws/washer from a hardware store that would probably help to connect them.
Thank you for this video. A few months ago I purchased Celestron 25x70 binoculars and unfortunately, I have a double image, when star gazing at night. When I test them in the daylight, they are fine. I can't figure out this problem (or is it my eyes!!)? So alas, when I use them at night, I keep one eye closed. On the positive side, I have seen Jupiter (including the 4 primary moons) and Saturn - both for the first time in my life!
I sometimes have that issue too and find that moving the two lenses of the binoculars apart can help with that. It's as if my eyes aren't piecing together the two images.
Crisp and apt information. Thank you very much. I have a question, which software is the one you show to gauge the Angular FOV. I would love to use it to compare the binoculars, before i buy one
It is called SkySafari and I just did a review a few weeks ago of it's newest version, SkySafari 7. Check out my channel to see it!
Night time sky 🧎🏾♂️🙌🏾😌
Clear skies to you!
Can these type of binoculars be used for regular viewing on land or are they best for astronomy? Thanks.
They would work well for both. I would recommend the smaller of the two shown in this video unless you plan on using a tripod for most of your viewing. The 15x70's are quite heavy by themselves for comfortable long term use.
is Celestron Outland X 8x25 right for astronomy? I read that light is inportant so better to start from minimum x50. I am trying to buy something very compact :(
They are nice for wide angle views of the sky. If you are interested in general star gazing and jumping around the constellations, it's the way to go. I have these and a pair of 15x70 for more zoomed in views of deep sky objects and the Moon.
Thank you for sharing , I’m considering to buy the Celestron cometron 7X50, what do you think about this one , would you recommend it to me ?
Looks like it would be a nice choice for wide field views of the sky.
I have recently had a chance to get my hands on the Celestron 15x70 binoculars. Could you tell me which tripod should I consider for it such that the tripod can be used in the future for mounting telescopes as well?
I bought a tripod from amazon for about 40 dollars that works fairly well. I think it was an amazon basic one. Just make sure with works for your height if you go looking for it.
I just purchased a pair of Gskyer 12x42 binoculars at a very inexpensive price and I am still surprised about its amazing quality but can't find any reviews. Do you know anything about this brand?
No, I do not. So many new brands have been popping up over the past several years. I'll have to give it a look! Thanks for letting me know!
Hi. I’m a beginner stargazer. What is your opinion on the Celestron Skymaster DX 8x56 binoculars? I have a 10x roof prism binocular for everyday use (birdwatching, etc). Was looking for a good quality & fairly inexpensive Porro prism unit ideal for sky watching. Thanks!
Those are solid binoculars but run a bit expensive for my taste. I would also take a look at the Celesteron 15x70 binoculars shown in this video for around 95 dollars or the Celestron Outland X 10x42 Binoculars that look to run for about 65 dollars. Let me know if you have any more questions about this or astronomy in general! Take care and clear skies!
Sir I've a 76mm telescope,, but it's too complicated to use..so I'm planning to buy a 15x70 binocular..is it a right choice?
A pair of 15x70 binoculars are my go to choice for quick observing to scan the sky and look at the moon.
In celestron skymaster 15X 70 , Can the zoom be adjusted like 3 X , 5X or 12X or it is fixed at 15 X.
Good question. It is a fixed magnification pair of binoculars. I've recently purchased a pair of 10x50 binoculars and would probably put that size at the top of my recommended list now.
Hi thank you for this. Do you know if the SVBONY SV21 10x50 bino is a good buy for stargazing? Or should i go with Cometron 7x42? TIA
I actually have the SVBONY company sending me a product to review later this week. I have read good things about their products on some websites but have yet to actually use a product of theirs. Could you provide a website link for each product to help me learn a bit more about them?
Great video! I am keen on getting started with stargazing and am glad I found your channel. I am contemplating buying the Celestron 71256 G2 10x50 Wide angle Porro binocular. Will this be good for viewing the planets and deep space objects such as the Orion nebula and Andromeda? Or, is the Skymaster a minimum requirement? Will be grateful for your advice. Thank you!
I'm glad you've enjoyed the channel. Astronomy is such an interesting hobby with a lot of ways to get started. The 10x50 you are looking at will work well for studying the constellations and Moon especially. You will be able to make out the 4 Galileo Moons of Jupiter but any surface details of that planet, Saturn or Mars won't come through on binoculars. I always suggest a solid 50 to 100 dollar pair of binoculars as a great starting point is astronomy. You can use them now and still use them later if you decide to more up to your first telescope. Take care and let me know if I can help you with anything else!
Late Night Astronomy - Thank you very much for the insight. I have taken your advice and am going in for the Celestron Skymaster 15x70. Once I get get a hang of it, I will drop a note to share my experience. Thank you once again.
@@rsramanujam Did you buy them? What can you exactly see with them, and do you see good details ? Thanks in advance!
@@graou_paou Sorry for responding late. I didn’t get a notification.
I’ve since bought a telescope and yet, these binoculars are my go to for star clusters and occasionally the moon.
As for what I could see, Jupiter and its 4 Galilean moons were clear (but small), Saturn (looks like a hat) and the Orion nebula as a smudge, but a lovely one at that. I live in a heavily light polluted city and even from here, I could split Alberio, theta-Tauri and many other double stars quite easily. The pleiades , the Hyades, the Beehive and NGC2451 cluster in Puppis are a delight.I also scanned the winter triangle and could locate the clusters that make up the Rosetta nebula, the Fox Fur nebula etc within/around Monoceros. I once spent 45 minutes mapping the moon and I could clearly identify the many oceans, craters and even the ranges on occasion.
In short this is an amazing pair of binoculars with a great field of view and great optics that has kept me engaged. Even now I carry this along every night along with my scope and at times, spend more time with these. If you invest in a decent tripod, it will multiply the joy - the 15x70 is quite bulky
I am sure from a dark site, these binoculars would open up the skies a lot more.
Clear skies!
10x50 are the sweet spot, I love mine. I grab what I want from the stars and planet's etc..... Then go to light room for slight editing and bang, just like the big one that started it all. I go in closer during post, sharpen just a tad, play with contrast a tad, and Wow, even with out post it's still amazing.
That is a great size for astronomy!
@@LateNightAstronomy yes sir, I love it.
Hello, good day, I just recently started getting in to the binoculars world, and I would like to ask you if you had heard of the "Quasar" brand and if you will recommend it I'm thinking on getting a 10x50x75. Thanks a lot for you videos.
I am not familiar with that brand! Do you have a link or specific product name I could look up?
Hey dude, could you recommend a tripod for the Skymaster 15x70? And will I need an adapter or will the binoculars be able to fit right on to the stand? Thanks
An adapter came with my Skymaster that works well. I bought the AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod and have been pleased with how sturdy it is for the price.
@@LateNightAstronomy Thanks so much. I really appreciate the reply
@@LateNightAstronomy The adaptor that comes with the Skymasters is awful, and wobbles all over the place. It is ok to mount the bins with on a monopod, for casual viewing, but if you want to get the best out of them buy a metal adaptor, even an ebay five quid model will be better than the plastic rubbish that comes with it. There's lots on the astro forums about it- some fill the supplied bracket with epoxy to stiffen it. I bought the Celestron RSR bracket which is really sturdy, and on a dark night enjoy good views of deep space objects. I do use a professional camera tripod though, very sturdy and heavy mount. If you use a cheaper lightweight one be sure to hang weights off it, and steady the feet, without doing so it will be unuseable.
I bought my first binos last month. I wanted a long general purpose so the 8 fell short and the 15 was an overkill. I opted for the Praktica 12x50 which I found used mint for 25£ ...Not too bad but I will surely upgrade only because of the very short eye relief at 11mm and I wear glasses.
That's a nice pair of binoculars to start with! Enjoy the night sky!
I always find monoculars underrated.Very portable being half the size of an equivalent binocular pair and because of the folded focal length much shorter than a refractor telescope.I must confess however I really like my Helios 2x40 ultra wide field binoculars great for spotting Mercury in the dusk obviously ensuring that the Sun has dropped under the horizon!
Great point. I've never used a monocular but you point out some nice benefits to it. Keep up those observations of planets like Mercury. It's a fun one to catch throughout the year.
hey I’m a beginner at observing stars and planets and in general astronomy. I’ve never had a pair of binoculars and neither a telescope. Could you recommend me a pair of binoculars to observe some star constellation, planets, maybe a galaxy xD. Not too expensive but not too cheap either depending on how good the binoculars are. Thanks
Glad you are interested in getting into the hobby. I would start with looking at the ones mentioned and listed un the description of this video. If those don't fit your interest or price range let me know and we can look at some other options for you.
I have the skymaster mounted on a monopod , great
That should work well!
The Outland 8X25 are not phase coated roof prisms. Is it worth spending extra to get phase coated?
I'm sure it would benefit it but it just depends on if the added contrast is worth the added price. Here is an article I found on it that may interest you www.celestron.com/blogs/knowledgebase/what-are-the-differences-between-the-optical-coatings
If i have a 8x40 do you recommend me to buy the 15x70 skymaster for astronomy?
That would be a nice upgrade. Having a tripod to mount them would be beneficial as well.
What tripod and adapter would you recommend for the skymaster 15x70?
I use the AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag. The adapter that came with my 15x70 binoculars works just fine as well.
I was also wondering this because I got the sky master 2 years ago and they really hurt my arms after a while so a tripod will be great
@@LateNightAstronomy ....How good are they when viewing far away buildings andow flying airplanes etc.
Is there any online classes for astronomy by binoculrs?If so please mention.I like your presentatation simple and upto the subject.
Thanks for takin the time to comment. I am not aware of that, but it is a good idea for a future video I could do.
I regret selling my upclose 10x50 some years ago... I remember I bought it by 1/4 of a minimum wage.... Today it costs one and a half minimum wage in my country (Brazil).
I'm thinking of buying this one you showed, I remember I loved the 10x50, so this bigger one will be amazing
Thanks for your comment and please let me know how things work out for you if you make the purchase. Stop back by for any questions and to let me know what you have observed!
Is the skymaster 15x70 good for galaxys and many more deep space objects?
It is a difficult view for galaxies because of how small most of them are. I have used it for larger galaxies like Andromeda and many star clusters and Nebulae.
Hi! What's your opinion on celestron cometron 7x42 and Celestron outland X 10x50?, I've investigated but im not sure wich one is better. Outland has better characteristics (bak for example), but cometron was created for astronomy and that makes me doubt, or i must focus on their characteristics. I hope that you can answer my question.
Great video!
I would probably go with the Cometron 7x42. Also, check to see which is lighter of the two. Binoculars are used much more often if they are easy to transport and comfortable to hold up, even if you can attach them to a tripod! Let me know how your purchase ends up working out for you.
@@LateNightAstronomy thanks for yor answer! I searched to much about differents binoculars and finally i decided purchase the cometron binoculars, is the best choice for beginners and them has very good opinions.
Nicely explained. I just want to ask which tripod is better for konus 20*80 binocular.
Some one help.
I bought an amazon basic 60 inch tripod and it's a bit shaky at first but steadies out pretty quick. You may want something more heavy duty for a 20x80.
@@LateNightAstronomy mine is 2 kg so I think it needs sting tripod.
Could you share some good apps I can use to spot interesting space objects through my binoculars? Thank you!
My go to app for astronomy the past few years has been SkySafari 6 Plus. I've got a video that covers the specifics of it if you are interested th-cam.com/video/S5HDAEdTgio/w-d-xo.html
@@LateNightAstronomy Thank you very much! I'll take a look.
Hello, I have a question about the outland x binoculars. which version should I go for 8X25 or 10X25? There both around the same price, Cheers in advance!
I would go with the one that weighs the least unless you plan on using a tripod adapter with them.
10x25 for Astronomy? The exit pupil will be a tiny 2.5 ,not really good for Astronomy with binoculars
Thanks nice video. I just today got the celestron skymaster 15x70, planning on watching some celestial objects. Plan is to start by watching the closet approach to earth. Please can you give me more tips, have never seen through a telescope or a binoculars
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I've got another series on what can be viewed in the night sky that you might enjoy. I would start with the Moon and brightest planets, which right now are Jupiter, Saturn and Mars. th-cam.com/video/6HhamjHOxGI/w-d-xo.html
Hey can you look at the sun with it?
@@bluedot316 I'm no expert but it doesn't sound like a good idea! Even seeing the sun with a naked eye, can harm you. So imagine if you magnified that by x15 times!
@@bluedot316 ...You need to use filters. You can buy them for under $40.
Hi, are the Orion 20x80 binoculars good for astronomy? Please let me know!
Yes. That is a big set of binoculars. Be sure to have or buy a tripod to use them with.
@@LateNightAstronomy ok thanks!
which ones are best for looking into my neighbors windows?
I prefer a monocle for that!
Great video! I am planning to buy my first binoculars and I have a question. Is there a big difference between those 15x70 and a 10x50 binoculars that I am also considering to buy?
Good question. I just put out a video on a pair of 10x50 binoculars that you may want to check out. Out of the two I prefer the 10x50 for their optics, size and weight, although they do cost a bit more. I posted the video in June.
@@LateNightAstronomy thank you! I will check it out:)
Thank you for your information.
Do you have some advise about a moonfilter ?
I have bought a 8x56 Binocular. I see much more clear stars but looking at the moon blinds me in a minute.
Thank you in advance
I don't know of any Moon filters for binoculars. Try going out to observe it just after new Moon and before first quarter Moon. That will have about half of it illuminated from our perspective.
@@LateNightAstronomy Thank you for your response.
Unfortunately there are no moon filters available, I checked that when purchasing my binoculars.
Then I will have to be creative myself and make some kind of "moonglasses" myself
@@frankvandijk3504 Let me know how that goes.
are these just for astronomy? would love to get a pair for long distance views
Works day and night!
Would i be able to observe comets{near magnitude 9} using 15×70 binoculars?
No, very unlikely near magnitude 9 even under dark skies. Comet Leonard should be visible to binoculars later this year however as it approaches the sun. I've got a video on where it will be if you are interested.
@@LateNightAstronomy Thanks! Comet Leoanrd ia already at mag 13.9 ! Let's hope it reaches naked Eye visibility!!
Actually I needed them for my comet hunting. Sometimes i need to check possible SWAN comets from ground.
I asked Michael Mattiazo {discoverer of comet C/2020 F8 (SWAN)} related to it, he told that he is quite happy with his 15×70 bino.
Have you ever seen a comet with them?
Is olympus dps1 10*50, field 6.5 is good for watching sky?
Just from doing a quick search it looks like a nice pair for day time and night time observing.
Heyy plz help me can I use 20x50 binocular for astronomy without tripod
You can, but it will take a toll on your arms after a while.
ive just bought this and im looking for a reasonably priced tripod to go with it. Any suggestions?
I bought an amazon basic tripod that works pretty well. I think it was the 60 inch model.
i ended up buying the National Geographic Small Camera Tripod as I try to avoid amazon. Seems to work pretty well so far :D - thanks for all the help and the excellent vid! @@LateNightAstronomy
Thank you for the video.
Please would you recommend me an online store where I can buy it?
I'm from Perú and I've not found a store here. I'm interested in Celestron 15*70.
'm glad you enjoyed the video. Go to this website and click on retailer to see what comes up for you. Hopefully it will give you some options that are available where you live! www.celestron.com/products/skymaster-15x70-binoculars
@@LateNightAstronomy Hello friend, good afternoon. I would like your opinion about the 15X70 skymaster and the 25X70. I'm an amateur astronomer, and for me, which of these two would you recommend? I know that the exit pupil of the 25X70 is small, and its field of view is also smaller, compared to the 15X70, but in compensation, I will have the gain in the magnification. So, which one would you recommend me to observe the sky?? I'm Brazilian, and I live in a place with little light pollution, I can even observe the Omega Centauri Cluster, the naked eye, at this time of year. Thank you very much in advance.
@@valdemirfaleiros2329 Sounds like you live under beautiful skies, I am jealous! So, it all depends on what you want to get out of them and the practicality of their size. The 15x will give you a more "wide open" view of space which is what I want from a pair of binoculars. That and a telescope go nice together. If you don't own a telescope and want that extra magnification just make sure you can attach it to a tripod for nightly observing.
@@LateNightAstronomy Thank you so much for your help, buddy. A big hug
Are celestron 10x50s good for stargazing?
If you are looking for wide angle views of constellations, yes. You won't get much detail of many deep sky objects though at that size and magnification.
I bought Celestron UpClose 10-30×50 but I've read zoom binoculars are not good even tho I love mine and see no problems with them I just bought these 15x70 and waiting for them to arrive!
I have no experience with zoom binoculars but if they work well for you keep enjoying them. Either way the 15x70 will be a nice addition your astronomy equipment. Let me know what you think of them when they arrive and stop back by for any questions!
Hey! I’m thinking about getting the 20x80 celestron sky master pro binoculars but haven’t found much on them. would you recommend these?
and if so which tripod should i get for it
@@corey8236 Those are nice but big binoculars. You will need a tripod more heavy duty than the one shown in this video for best viewing. Type heavy duty tripod on amazon.com and see if any of those are in a price range that interests you.
@@LateNightAstronomy are they as good as the 15x70 or better?
@@corey8236 Yes, they would be of very similar build quality. They would be a good bit larger and heavier though. If this is your first pair of binoculars for astronomy you may want to start a bit smaller. But as long as you know what to expect from their weight, you won't be dissapointed.
@@LateNightAstronomy thank you so much for replying.
Hey what's the use of rubber cups , should it be kept folded or open?
I go back and forth on that myself. Typically I keep them open (folded out) but on some nights I find I need to get my eyes closer to the lens for focus and fine detail so I fold them in.
@@LateNightAstronomy They should be folded in if you wear spectacles, otherwise your field of view will be limited. If you do not wear spectacles you should be able to fine focus with the cups up. I find using the cups down without glasses gets grease on the lens from eyelashes or brows.
@@barlow2976 Good advice!!!!
Are the 15x70 better than the 25x70 for astronomy?
If you are mounting them on a tripod either would work well. I personally prefer the size and weight of a 15x70 or 10x50 pair of binoculars.
I am planning to buy a Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 ....My question is are they heavy enough to enjoy stargazing.....Please let me know. I don't want to use it with a tripod....Can I really use without it?
If you don't want to use a tripod I would suggest buying a smaller/lighter pair of binoculars. I'm personally looking to get a more portable pair of 7x50 or 10x50 sometime next year.
@@LateNightAstronomy Thank you so much for your reply.
Hii late night astronomy....
What's your opinion about nikon aculon 10* 50 binoculars ? Are they good for astronomy ?
Yes they look like a solid choice for astronomy. I would suggest making sure it come with a tripod adapter or to pick one up along with it! Stop back by and let me know what you are able to see if you pick them up!
@@LateNightAstronomy yes .. I'll buy a tripod adapter with it. Of course I'll tell you about my experience with it. Thank you for your guidance. ☺☺☺
@@sreevidyavinodkumar9265 have you gotten the binoculars yet. Can you see the planets
@@keturahwhitfield3745 You can see most planets with the naked eye.
I bought celestron 15x70 after watching recommendations . To achive focus, It is still a challange as hiding left eye,to shift focus wheel and then using diaopter for right eye is cumbersome as eyes dialate after using one by one. Pl helo video on focus as well specially for constellations and planets. Thanks
I've found using them on a tripod helps with this process.
Please suggest a good pair of binoculars under 100 dollars or 8000 INR
I would look for a pair of 10x or 15x binoculars in that price range. See what Orion or Celestron have to offer over on their websites.
Hello. How about any binocular with specification of 30x50. I cant name any brand but is this good to see moon?
Sure. For some star gazing and view the Moon it should work nice!
@@LateNightAstronomy thank you for your respond. Can't wait to use mine🥰
What are the best binoculars in souther California?
My favorite pair right now are a 10x50 size.
Hi What tripod would you recommend... Many thanks. alan
I use a 60 inch amazon basic tripod that I bought for around 30 or 40 dollars.
Thanks@@LateNightAstronomy
Thanks for your video. It's really helpful. I am trying to decide between Celestron - Outland X 10x50 Binoculars and Celestron - SkyMaster 25x70. I plan to use it mostly for stargazing but would like the option to be portable and be used for hiking or during travel or terrestrial use(Outland X seems to be preferable in this case). I am confused between the two. Which do you recommend? Thanks! (Also currently both are at same price of $69 on Amazon)
If you are hoping to take them hiking I would recommend the Outland 10x50 between the two. If you want one to keep around the house and mount of a tripod for viewing I would recommend the 25x70. Both will give you great views of the night sky! Thanks for your comment and let me know what you end up going with!
@@LateNightAstronomy I just bought the 25x70 since my primary usage would be stargazing from my backyard. Thanks for the quick reply!
@@rohp6278 If that's your primary usage then you made the right choice! Enjoy the binoculars and let me know if you have anymore questions.
LNA is right to say the 10x50 will be fine for both, but both the 15 and 25 x70 Celestron go out of collimation quite easily, so need fairly gentle handling, due to their long tubes. Indeed it seems quite a lot of Celestron Starmasters go out of collimation during shipping, but it's easy enough to see on YT how to adjust. I was lucky, and my 15x70 were perfect out of the box, and I'm getting some good views, if a bit soft round the edges. Fantastic value and the perfect intro for me.
@@barlow2976 A friend of mine in our local astronomy club has had consistent issues with the collimation of Celestron binoculars. Thankfully, I've never had such issues during shipping but it definitely can happen. Your comments on this video are very helpful!!!
What’s better for stargazing/astronomy? The 15x70 or the 25x70?
Personally the 25X70 I have one of them it is amazing I saw a whirlpool galaxy witch is 23 million light years away you can see a lot with the 25x70 ones so I would but that in my opinion hope this helped have a great day and a great life.
@@diamondgamer1034 I’m more interested in astronomy so I think the 25x70 will be good for magnification but also during the daytime I might spend some just birdwatching or looking at things which are much more closer so I was wondering would the far be a problem since the Magnification is too close? Would the 15x70 be better for birdwatching ?
@@danielmedeiros202 Really just depends on what you are willing to carry around. If you don't mind the price or eight go for the 25x70. I would suggest some type of a tripod/adapter for comfortable long term viewing.
@@LateNightAstronomy agreed
@@LateNightAstronomy idk much about tripods, can any tripod work for any binocular or do they have to match the binoculars model ?
Can any of these be used to look into the sun?
No! Side effects of looking into the Sun include blindness...
So how then can this be possible? I need to see whats going on! Lol thanks
Just being interested as of now on astronomy. How about the 20x50? Is it good to see moon and the stars? I am only new to astronomy and looking to a budget friendly binocular as of now
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Thanks for your questions and congrats on you new interest in amateur astronomy. Is there a specific brand or set you are looking at?
Oberwerk 20x65 ED Deluxe. Its a bit expensive but you will love them and they have a good warranty system.
@@LateNightAstronomy i am from philippines. The only binocular they're selling here beside of celestron is bushnell and nikon. I don't see yet any review on that product
@@nsvp3135 thank you for recommending this
My experience is ~12 x ~60 is about the largest, highest power thats really practical for handheld use. I had some 15x70 and never used them, because if Im going through all that effort, I'll just use my tabletop scope. The appeal of nocs is convenience and versatility. A mount is inconvenient and constraining. 7x50 is about the best all around, for any application.
Not great for astronomy, but good quality 8x42 are about the best ratio of power to convenience.
You raise some good points! I just bought a pair of 10x50 that I hope to have a review out on in June and they are much more manageable to handheld use and have quickly become my new go to pair for nice astronomy use!
I use the the Celestron Up-close G2 Porro 20*50 binos
Have you gotten good results from them?
@@LateNightAstronomyI have a good experience with them. I could see the moons of Jupiter but not the cloud belts and then the Sun with a filter. I could even see the sunspots on the Sun. What I feel is that they are great for beginners.
is this fully multi coated one?
Yes, I believe so.
Thank you
I used to own a pair of 20x60 binoculars that I bought from Kmart many years ago. We moved out to a ranch there was very little light pollution. With the naked eye you could see something that looked like a small cloud. When I viewed it through these binoculars I saw it was a star cluster. I remember them being very light I did not need a tripod. It's a shame I gave them to my uncle who lived in Arizona. 20x60s are hard to find, and are very expensive now.
Binoculars are an underappreciated piece of equipment in this hobby. Thanks for sharing. Are you looking to get a new pair of binoculars to get back out under the stars?
@@LateNightAstronomy I have a pair of binoculars that zoom from from 20 to 140 and are 70 mm. I really don't like them. When I looked through the lenses I feel like I'm looking through a long tube. And they're a little heavy. Do you know where I can get some 20x60s?
@@robertserrato3596 Orion Telescopes sells some 20x80s I believe. check out telescope.com and see what you think of their selection.
@@LateNightAstronomy thank you. I will look into it
What about chromatic aberration for Celestron?
I have not had that issue with my pair but I have been told by others here that it is something to consider. Have you come across it or are you looking to buy a pair?
@@LateNightAstronomy considering to get it but most of the videos I watched have this problem, a green edge of moon or overexposed looking yellow edge on lower side
How 8 x 40 mm binocular for astronomy, I already have one 50 mm telescope, but I wanna explore constellation will it good for me
An 8x40 pair would be nice for constellation hunting like you are suggesting. Do you have a specific one you are looking at?
@@LateNightAstronomy okk, my budget is bit lower soo I am thinking of buying cason 8 x 40 mm or comet 8 x 40 mm
@@matrix3596 I'm not familiar with either of those. I would just check out reviews and do a google search to see if anyone has used them for astronomy.
@@LateNightAstronomy ohk 😊 I also check thanks for support
I’m buying the 20*80 skymaster
Excellent! Let me know how they turn out for you.
Are these suitable for teens? Are they too strong? Or r they ok
These would be fine to purchase and use for teenagers. The smaller Outland X would probably be better for a first purchase for someone due to their price, size and weight!
I have a 15 year old mercury 705 and a new bresser solarix az 114/500 , i bought the skymaster 15x70 and im little bit disappointed compered to those...
Thanks for your comment. In what way are you disappointed in the comparison?
I have used 10 x 50 binoculars for many many years and actually unlike what all internet sources tell me, I have never been really impressed and they do not make a great difference compared to naked eye observations for me. Maybe because I live in an incredibly light polluted area.
Your skies are probably the main culprit in what you are describing!
Great video. I'm trying to decide between the Celestron 15x70's or 25x70's for my brother's birthday. I'm thinking the extra magnification of the 25x70's would be better for viewing Saturn for example, but I hear such good things about the 15x70's. I'm also going to buy a metal tripod adapter, as I've heard the supplied plastic one isn't quite up to the task.
Thanks for your comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah, the 25x would bring out more detail of the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn. As long as your brother has a tripod to mount the binoculars onto for stable viewing, I would say go with the 25 x 70. You can't go wrong either way though! Clear Skies.
@@LateNightAstronomy Thanks muchly :)
@@LateNightAstronomy You'll see more with the 15x70, the 25x don't get enough light for that magnification. You need to look at 25x100, and get a decent mount and tripod. At 25x you will struggle unless you beef up a cheap lightweight tripod. Throw the plastic adaptor away, it's worthless, especially with the larger bins.
Hi Thank you so much for your video!!
I love astronomy and all things that the sky has! But I do not know for where to start... actually I have looked for some kind of Binocullar or Telescope. Can you help me please, what kind of product to buy? I love the sky everything on the sky... I want so see the planets, moon and galáxia e aglomerados.
Thanks for your comment and question. Do you mind if I ask how much you would like to spend to get into astronomy? That can help me get some ideas on what might work well for you regarding binoculars or a telescope!
@@LateNightAstronomy ho thank
You!! Of course... I intend to spend money until 2000 reais. More or less that 😊
@@Spookeist I would look to see your comfort level with using a 6 or 8 inch dobsonian telescope. If that seems like to much to start with you could look at a 70 to 90mm refractor telescope. A solid pair of binoculars like the 15x70 shown in this video would also work well. Check out telescopes.com and telescopesplus.com and click on their section for refracting and dobsonian telescopes to start browsing some things in your price range. Let me know if anything jumps out at you.
@@LateNightAstronomy I will do that!! Thank you so much for your help!! And when I do that I will tell you of course! 😍😘👏🏻👏🏻
You are a great person!
@@LateNightAstronomy what do you say about this model Celestron Travel Scope 70 Portable Refracting Telescope? Please... than you!
I buy celestron 15-35x70 binacular😞 from amozan aliment problem I think fix zoom better and next time I buy Olympus 20x50 binacular👍
Let me know what you think of the Olympus if you end up getting them!
What’s your opinion on Nikon prostaff 3S 10*42 binoculars?
Look like a solid pair of binoculars. What are you hoping to see with them?
@@LateNightAstronomy Stargazing, seeing the planets and also nature watching. Expecting something to be light weight suitable for travel with good view, not really want a tripod. I am a beginner only.
@@maitrayeeghosh7672 Yeah, those should work well for you at 1.2 lb. it will be nice and easy to carry and use for hikes and star gazing without the need for a tripod. Let me know what you think of them once they come in. I like that they are waterproof and fog proof!
@@LateNightAstronomy Sure. Thanks for your replies.
@@LateNightAstronomy It has roof prism, so do you think this will be good for stargazing and planet watching? Every other details look fine to me except this one.
The reviews on Amazon and TH-cam for celestron binoculars are terrible. Terrible collimation mostly.
Any feedback on that?
I've had a local astronomy club member complain about that too but haven't personally experienced it with my two pairs.
I purchased Celestron Skymaster 25x70 binoculars. Unfortunately, I have double image when viewing. Very frustrating. ☹️. I am resigned to keep one eye closed and use them as a crude telescope. I was cable to see the four big moons of Jupiter and even the rings of Saturn. Thanks for the video. 👍
hey you need to collimate them if you have a double image here take a look at this video I know those are different than this what you have but maybe those screws are in the same spot in your binoculars I hope this will help you.
th-cam.com/video/2DQgMtCRmtE/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=StarsandGuitars
i got fed up with the skymasters i have yet to see one in collimation without seeing double, cheap but not cheerful
I found a New Old Stock of Winchester WL-1050WR for
Canadian $40 (US$32/£25) which came in its original
packaging including a Steel Box, A Nylon Pouch and all the straps.
I couldn't find any details of Winchester Binoculars online - I know that they are a now defunct Ammunition company from USA famous for their rifles and also made rifle scopes.
The box and the documentation state "Winchester is a
registered trademark of Olin Corporation. Winchester Optics are distributed in North America by Vanguard (USA) Inc.”
I know Vanguard makes some pretty decent mid range sub $250 binos.
What are your thoughts about this purchase of $40
Canadian?
Here are some specs:
Porro Prism (Ofcourse from the looks )
10x50
Eye relief: 11mm
Exit Pupil: 5mm
Angle of view: 6.7 degrees
Field of view: 351 feet at 1000 yards
Weight: 1.87 Ibs
Looks like a neat find to me. I've not had any experience with those for astronomy. Let me know how they work out for you if you end up purchasing.
@@LateNightAstronomy Yes,I bought it the same day, now waiting for weekends to go out of the city for some sightings.
Best Budget? Nikon Aculon 8x42!
Thank you for that suggestion!
I choice celestron sky master 25/70 and nikon aculon 10-22/50
We want to know more about binoculars in astronomy.
Excellent! I'll keep that in mind for some of my upcoming videos. Do you currently own a pair?
@@LateNightAstronomy unfortunately I do not have anythyng for astronomy😔 To me it's too expensive
@@user-tb7yp6yj6u I can appreciate that. This is an expensive hobby. If you are able to start getting into it, begin with a 40 to 50 dollar pair of binoculars. The Moon and stars will look wonderful!
@@LateNightAstronomy thank you for advice, I'll take note of this, inshaAllah someday I'll buy celestrone skymaster binoculars 15x70, what do you think about it, or it is cheap? Advice?))
@@user-tb7yp6yj6u Those are the main pair of binoculars I own and use have really enjoyed them. Until then go out and enjoy the night sky with the best thing we have, the naked eye!
Will the 15x70s be worth buying if I don't want to bother with a tripod (my scope will be on my tripod! Ha)
I would go with a smaller 10x50 pair if you won't be using a tripod.
celestron 15x70 or 20x80, please reply
If price isn't a factor and you have a tripod to mount it on for stable viewing, I would say go with the larger optics and buy the 20x80. Both are solid!
@@LateNightAstronomy Thanks alot sir for quick response.
I have ordered 20x80.
Now would look for your more help, if needed as I am new to stargazing :)
@@sirrampagesalot2348 Congrats on the purchase and come on back for any questions you may have.
@@LateNightAstronomy Hello I received my Celestron 20x80 today and after some struggle was able to figure out how to fix it on tripod. I must admit the first word came out WOOOWWW!!! when I looked at the moon!
It was wonderful experience.
However, here I would need your help with:
1. As there is sliding central rod for mounting on tripod, where should we tighten the screw. Middle, top or bottom?
2. How to point the binoculars in a particular direction/ coordinates. Say how to search Jupiter or Saturn? or Andromeda or other celestial bodies.
3. Any good software to find the coordinates of celestial bodies.
4. Any other beginner friendly advice.
P.S.: It would also help other beginner stargazers, if you can cover these points in a video. A video which teaches beginners how to proceed with binoculars for astronomy. Meanwhile I am looking for your quick reply as I can't wait to watch other celestial bodies.
@@sirrampagesalot2348 Congrats on your purchase. Aren't those views of the Moon something else. Using both eyes adds so much depth to the lunar surface. I am not to familiar with that model and would encourage you to double check the manual or email Celestron about that issue. I've got two videos that may help you out with your other questions. The first is a video on my favorite astronomy app, skysafari th-cam.com/video/S5HDAEdTgio/w-d-xo.html
The second video is one I just put out about the best objects to view with a telescope or binoculars for October, November and December 2020 th-cam.com/video/6HhamjHOxGI/w-d-xo.html
What is not mentioned in the video is that binos, in general works best at dark skies...dont expect much from binos if u live in a big city, for example london... I have these 15/70, 10 months now, iv tested them in a low light polluted area, and they r rly amazing, i saw more than 20+ objects such as globular clusters, nebulas and galaxies, but be warned, ull need a tripod if u want a good views... From a big city though, globulars clusters and most of the deep sky objects arent visible, u can still spot some like orion nebula and andromeda galaxy but as i said, dont expect much :D
This is a great point to reiterate! All of astronomy is sensitive to light pollution. Particularly binoculars and smaller optics. The Moon and planets like you said are still a great view from the cities but a lot of faint fuzzies start to fade out real quick! Take care and thanks for your expertise!
@@LateNightAstronomy Take care buddy! :)
I have a 16x32 celestron binoculars. l
How are they working out for you? Any objects viewed lately?
@@LateNightAstronomy So far I know that I can see at least 3 miles into the distances quite clearly but skies have been cloudy at night so I’ve not gotten a chance to view the moon, planets and stars in was the main reason why I bought the binoculars.
@@LateNightAstronomy Sorry for my bad grammar but basically I haven’t yet viewed any celestrial objects at night.
@@accountuser5588 Thanks for letting me know. Stop back by when you are able to view some things in the sky and let me know how it goes.
@@LateNightAstronomy Cool, no problem.
2:44 if this is a maximum zoom that you can do to see the moon then those binoculars are not worth buying.....
It's still a beautiful view. If you are interested in getting close up views a telescope would be a better route to go for the Moon and planets!
@@LateNightAstronomy well it's too late I bought Skymaster 15x70 yesterday 😁
@@Voltomess You will enjoy them. Also the field of view with your eyes right up to the lenses will be much more impressive than the representation of it on a phone or computer screen! You've made a good purchase!
@@LateNightAstronomy Today I went to watch ships, birds and stuff but I noticed if something is far away it's blurred sometimes double no matter what I do is that normal or it means I have to collimate them? When something is closer I can get a sharp view.
@@Voltomess It could be haze/atmosphere conditions or collimation. I would try them out soon on the Moon/stars to see if the same things happens. If it does, contact the companies tech support and they should be able to get you some answers.
You can't see the rings of Saturn with these binoculars. You need 30x zoom and above.
I can barely make them out when these binoculars are loaded on a steady tripod. My telescope provides a much better view obviously, but it is possible with these binoculars. It looks like two small blobs coming off of the disc.
Very blurry vision on these, wasted my money
They might be out of collimation,theres youtube videos that helps with that