I've come back and watched this video several times since I first watched it- it's brief, but just a great a video to get you in the mood for stargazing.
Hey I just wanted to say thanks for the information, the clear way you've presented it and how you adressed the questions in the comment section. Really helped me out. I got my Orion Scenix 10x15 in yesterday and I was blown away by how many stars you can see. And that's coming from someone who lives in an overly light polluted area (Brightness 24.4 mcd/m2; Artif. bright. 24200 μcd/m2). I always loved astronomy when I was a kid but never got the chance of looking through a telescope or something similar. The moonrise yesterday was astounding and I got so hyped about it all that I'm immediately looking for a bigger bino setup that complements the 10x15. I ordered the Celestron 20x100 and I've been spending hours to see what tripod works best. I was a bit in doubt for the Orion P. Mount but your video convinced me (I'm 1.9m tall and my girlfriend 1.6m, this nice feature you described will certainly save a lot of time and effort!). Better to bite the bullet and get a sturdy one, especially considering this might be my new hobby. I have to say almost all the good bino's and tripods are on backorder. I think I have Neowise to thank for that, heh. I'm looking forward to more videos of you! Cheers from NL.
My observatory scope is an APM 107/700. I’ve been to. Star parties where I’ve seen people using similar sized scopes with a bono viewer which gave knock out views! Pleased you got a nice set of binoculars. If you want to see an amazing night sky then book a holiday in La Palma. From the top of the mountain the Milky Way looks as if you could touch it!
astronomicaltalk That’s an amazing setup! I hope it will ever come to that. Thanks for sharing the tip! I can imagine, when taking a look at the light pollution map. It’s definitely on my next-holidays-list now!
Thanks for that, very useful. I really,really want a parallelogam mount now, I love hopping around the sky with my 15x70 Skymasters. I mount them on a pro camera tripod for now, or take them out on a monopod for nightwalks with my dogs- I'm lucky to have dark skies here in West Wales. Much as I'd like to see more detail binoculars suit my more casual viewing, not sure I'll bother with a scope now. But, I could buy some 25x100 and that beautiful mount! We always want more, which is why I'm not even dabbling in astro imaging😊
Do it, get a parallelogram. I built my own from some bits from B&Q and drum hardware that I had lying around and whilst nowhere near as compact as the Orion here, it has absolutely transformed my binocular viewing using my SkyMaster 80x20s. Well worth it.
I have to make myself a parallelogram mount. I've got 12x50s at the moment which I attach to a tripod and use in a recliner, but it's not ideal. I've ordered some 20x80 skymasters and I'm thinking of adapting a swivel office chair to support them. Telescopes are great for looking at the planets etc. but nothing beats the comfort of binocs from a reclining position for sweeping the Milky way, star clusters and nebulae etc!
Have you been able to get a good view of the ZTF comet? I'm having trouble spotting it. Using my Star Walk 2 app so I know I'm looking in around the right spot. But I don't have especially dark skies to work with.
Hi, I didn't manage to capture the panic, mostly because we've had really cloudy skies but also because now I work in London I can't stay up late because of my early mornings!
Nice video.... But there is one question I have with regard to whether I should get giant binoculars (15 x 70, 20 x 80, etc). Yes, they are very cool to have in the collection...but it seems they are neither here nor there...you don't have true portability for scanning (like with 7 x 50), but yet the power is not great enough to really see details (like in a telescope). Is my logic flawed? I hope it is... cause I really want to get one! Of course that parallelogram mount is the coup de grace...
I have a smaller pair of nice binoculars (Philo 8 x 30, fov 7.5 degrees), actually, they were a gift to me as a child and I've had them ever since. Not too heavy, nice optics and I used them for a long time before I could afford the larger binoculars and the parallelogram mount. So, starting with a smaller lighter pair might be a good approach.
Apologies, I thought I’d replied to this. If you have a stable mount I’d go for the higher magnification and aperture, bear in mind if you are hand holding they get uncomfortable and shake, so lower power is better in that case. You always need to look at the quality of the glass. No good going for something that create distortion of the image. I like the Celestron 15 x 70 binos that I’ve got, they work well for me. Happy observing! If you really want to see smaller objects, time to switch to a telescope. The main thing is to get outside and start looking at the wonderful things in the sky. This article is pretty useful too, on their rating the 20 x 80 come out the best. skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-equipment/power-and-aperture-in-binoculars/
Im really struggling to find Info on my 12/60 skymaster binoculars. Im not sure If they take the same mount as the 15/70. I love the clarity of the moon but need to mount them and its driving me crazy. Even their site Isnt clear
I got mine from Orion in the UK, however, a specialist Astronomy Store would probably stock it. If you are in America or Australasia try Highpoint Scientific.
Hi, Jupiter and Saturn when using a solid mount can be seen but they are still quite small and it’s difficult to pick out much detail. Better to move to a small telescope if you really want to observe more detail.
@@sgn4899 I can not make out the details through binos but can see the moons. Binos usually offer 15-25x magnification while my telescope (mak 127) I do my viewing at no less than 60-130x magnification which shows cloud bands and the rings with cassini division. That said I really like binos for taking in the wider views. Viewing with both eyes enhances the experience.
It's a coincidence that you should ask that. I've never had a problem with the binoculars but I'm currently away in La Palma (Canary Islands) and one of my friends brought the same binoculars with him and they've gone out of collation. I think the design of the binoculars does make them susceptible to being bumped as there is a lot of stress between those large optics and the body of the instrument. Unfortunately I think the cost of recollimation may come close to the cost of a new pair. They are unbelievably good value but the downside is that you have to treat them super carefully and I don't think they travel well!
@@astronomicaltalk5708 thank you for your answer, and what a coincidence. I bumped my pair too, but I collimated them with some screws and they are...ok, as far as conditional alignment can go. I read the Oberwerks are better protected. Clear skies and enjoy La Palma!
Zoom binoculars are good but they can be a compromise on the optics, the best thing is to use a planetarium programme like Stellarium that allows you to simulate the field of view on various night sky objects which is a good way of comparing the different specifications. A good optical dealer will let you try different binoculars out. Hope that helps.
I know some people with acute vision can see nebula. You can definitely see the Orion Nebula through binoculars. Even with a telescope and filters to enhance contrast it becomes challenging. A very dark site would improve your chances. Anything you see will be a subtle monochrome variance. I personally wouldn’t like to recommend binoculars for viewing nebula.
You could see Andromeda which is a Galaxy but which used to be called a nebula,. You can also see the Orion Nebula which is one of my favourite objects.
Yes, you can, however, you'd need to have the binoculars on some steady support and of course, the magnification will be very low. That is you won't see much detail. it does depend somewhat on the sky clarity ('seeing') and how good your eyesight is. If that's what you really want to view you'd be better off with a telescope. Binoculars are better for widefield objects but can work great for the moon.
I just received 25x70 SkyMaster binoculars. Unfortunately, every time I look through them, I see a double image! ☹️ Can anyone give me some advice. Thank you.
th-cam.com/video/2DQgMtCRmtE/w-d-xo.html Be patient , calm, and you will succed. I did my 15x70 Celestron Skymaster with a double image and it's perfect now. Look thru the eyepieces at a 3" distance and you turn the screws and whatch the 2 double images merge.... Then it's collimated. Try to find a distant pole, an antenna, or better a pole with a ball on end, like the anti- lightning poles on top of taller buidings When the 2 double poles merge into one, you're done
I think quality is always worth paying for as I've found to my cost in the past when I've bought inferior product. I could have said that about cheap tripods I've bought and regretted afterwards when I've replaced them with something studier and better made. At the time I thought they were worth the money and they are stable and easy to use.
Under dark clear skies you can see Andromeda with the naked eye, I’ve certainly seen it like that on La Palma. So binoculars enhance the view further, even smaller, less powerful binoculars will pick it out. I don’t think more magnification or a telescope enhances Andromeda further until you start to image. It’s always a sight that wows me. With respect to Saturn, the same goes, the more magnification the better but it’s not until you go to a small telescope that you can start to see any detail. The main point with binoculars is that you need a tripod of some sort to be able to hold them steady. My Skywatcher ED80 refractor gives a nice view of the planets.
i live in an area that is quite bright at night but i have seen andromenda using my celestron skymaster pro 20 x 80 mounted on an orion parallelogram. it is quite difficult to look at as andromenda tends to be quite high from where i am located. i have not tried looking at andromeda though at a later hour. i usually see it at around 7:30pm.
The best view of M31 I've ever had was through a pair of Celestron 7x50 binoculars. Saturn will look like a football at best in anything smaller than a telescope. You won't bet any separation between the rings and the planet.
Hi, Bortle 7 suggest you have a fairly heavy light pollution so that probably restricts you to the brighter objects. You've got the planets and of course the moon. I'd recommend that you also seek out Andromeda as that is pretty bright and of course the Orion Nebula. Some of the asterisms are nice to view including the Pleides and the Coat hanger (Brocchi's Cluster). I would of course recommend since you have a 'portable system' :) that you try and get out to a less light polluted area once in a while! Have fun viewing.
@@astronomicaltalk5708 Thank you! I am going to visit my family back in Asia soon and it seems to be a bortle 4, however there are some mountains nearby, might be able to see a lot more
@@muz49 Depends where you are, I have good skies despite being close to London and between Gatwoick and Heathrow as the locals hills shield us and there are no street lights in my village. Some of the nicest skies I've seen have been from the Thar Desert in Rajistan. Best of all from the Australia Outback!
That’s not something I’ve tried and I’m not sure I’d be able to estimate an aircraft’s altitude from the ground. That’s more a question for a dealer or an aircraft spotter.
No, the images are from Stellarium with the relevant fov. I commented in the video that the views from Stellarium are more colourful than the ones I perceive through the binoculars.
@@astronomicaltalk5708 so which one was taken with binocular directly? I want to purchase an 20x80 or smaller version but can't get any obvious comparison on youtube.
@@nazmulsajib the best thing to do is download a copy of Stellarium and then use a number of views simulating the binoculars you intend to get. Just be aware that Stellarium shows more colour than you’d see with the naked eye! In my vlog the binocular specification is shown on the screen shots.
That’s not something I’ve tried, I don’t think the arm is long enough to reach the ground, I think you’d need a different design as the arm holding the binoculars would collide with the collar of the tripod.
@@fernandojvalencia8151 start with the binoculars. If you end up not doing much stargazing, you still can use them for everything else. I have a good size telescope, and I still use my binoculars almost as much as the scope. They're better than the scope for some things.
Hi Michael, not sure how you would correct for that completely but most binoculars allow each eyepiece to be adjusted independently. I think its a question better put to your optician. Best regards
If you look at a bright object, let's say the Moon, street lights, headlights, with the naked eye (or wearing eye correction), if you see double, that is Astigmatism. Eye lens implants can cause that as well. I think there are special temporary contacts that can temporarily correct it. An Optometrist can better analyze your situation that appears quite common with age, as well as Macular Degeneration. People must have their eyes checked every year! Painless. Good, luck.
Finally, first video I have seen of the Celestron Skymaster 25x70mm Binoculars being used for the intended stargazing use, awesome video.
He was using 15x70
I've come back and watched this video several times since I first watched it- it's brief, but just a great a video to get you in the mood for stargazing.
Hey I just wanted to say thanks for the information, the clear way you've presented it and how you adressed the questions in the comment section. Really helped me out. I got my Orion Scenix 10x15 in yesterday and I was blown away by how many stars you can see. And that's coming from someone who lives in an overly light polluted area (Brightness 24.4 mcd/m2; Artif. bright. 24200 μcd/m2). I always loved astronomy when I was a kid but never got the chance of looking through a telescope or something similar. The moonrise yesterday was astounding and I got so hyped about it all that I'm immediately looking for a bigger bino setup that complements the 10x15. I ordered the Celestron 20x100 and I've been spending hours to see what tripod works best. I was a bit in doubt for the Orion P. Mount but your video convinced me (I'm 1.9m tall and my girlfriend 1.6m, this nice feature you described will certainly save a lot of time and effort!). Better to bite the bullet and get a sturdy one, especially considering this might be my new hobby. I have to say almost all the good bino's and tripods are on backorder. I think I have Neowise to thank for that, heh. I'm looking forward to more videos of you! Cheers from NL.
My observatory scope is an APM 107/700. I’ve been to. Star parties where I’ve seen people using similar sized scopes with a bono viewer which gave knock out views! Pleased you got a nice set of binoculars. If you want to see an amazing night sky then book a holiday in La Palma. From the top of the mountain the Milky Way looks as if you could touch it!
astronomicaltalk That’s an amazing setup! I hope it will ever come to that. Thanks for sharing the tip! I can imagine, when taking a look at the light pollution map. It’s definitely on my next-holidays-list now!
So pleased that you've made a start! At the start of lock-down the skies were very clear as there were so few aircraft!
Binoculars give some great views indeed.
They are great, especially on a sturdy mount. I haven't been using mine enough. it's been lovely viewing the Pleides/Venus conjunction this week.
That tripode looks sick!
Thanks for that, very useful. I really,really want a parallelogam mount now, I love hopping around the sky with my 15x70 Skymasters. I mount them on a pro camera tripod for now, or take them out on a monopod for nightwalks with my dogs- I'm lucky to have dark skies here in West Wales. Much as I'd like to see more detail binoculars suit my more casual viewing, not sure I'll bother with a scope now. But, I could buy some 25x100 and that beautiful mount! We always want more, which is why I'm not even dabbling in astro imaging😊
Some of the most fun evenings I've had have been when I first started and was using my 6"" home made Dob finding new objects in the night sky.
Do it, get a parallelogram. I built my own from some bits from B&Q and drum hardware that I had lying around and whilst nowhere near as compact as the Orion here, it has absolutely transformed my binocular viewing using my SkyMaster 80x20s. Well worth it.
Thank you very much!
I have to make myself a parallelogram mount. I've got 12x50s at the moment which I attach to a tripod and use in a recliner, but it's not ideal. I've ordered some 20x80 skymasters and I'm thinking of adapting a swivel office chair to support them. Telescopes are great for looking at the planets etc. but nothing beats the comfort of binocs from a reclining position for sweeping the Milky way, star clusters and nebulae etc!
That sounds like a great project
Tripod is amazing!
It makes binoculars a lot easier to use when they are held steady😊
Have you been able to get a good view of the ZTF comet? I'm having trouble spotting it. Using my Star Walk 2 app so I know I'm looking in around the right spot. But I don't have especially dark skies to work with.
Hi,
I didn't manage to capture the panic, mostly because we've had really cloudy skies but also because now I work in London I can't stay up late because of my early mornings!
I can not find a parallelogram mount to put in my tripod. Any links to the parallelogram part you have to mout to a tripod?
Would you recommend a 25x70? Or would 15x70 be better?
I like this ryan parallelogram mount
It does allow you to get a lot more out of binoculars by keeping them steady rather than hand holding.
Nice video....
But there is one question I have with regard to whether I should get giant binoculars (15 x 70, 20 x 80, etc). Yes, they are very cool to have in the collection...but it seems they are neither here nor there...you don't have true portability for scanning (like with 7 x 50), but yet the power is not great enough to really see details (like in a telescope). Is my logic flawed? I hope it is... cause I really want to get one! Of course that parallelogram mount is the coup de grace...
I have a smaller pair of nice binoculars (Philo 8 x 30, fov 7.5 degrees), actually, they were a gift to me as a child and I've had them ever since. Not too heavy, nice optics and I used them for a long time before I could afford the larger binoculars and the parallelogram mount. So, starting with a smaller lighter pair might be a good approach.
great vid
Thanks for the great video. Which one will work better? 15x70 25x70 or 20x80. I can't decide. Thanks in advance
Good point. Also, i want to learn the answer.
Apologies, I thought I’d replied to this. If you have a stable mount I’d go for the higher magnification and aperture, bear in mind if you are hand holding they get uncomfortable and shake, so lower power is better in that case. You always need to look at the quality of the glass. No good going for something that create distortion of the image. I like the Celestron 15 x 70 binos that I’ve got, they work well for me. Happy observing! If you really want to see smaller objects, time to switch to a telescope. The main thing is to get outside and start looking at the wonderful things in the sky.
This article is pretty useful too, on their rating the 20 x 80 come out the best. skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-equipment/power-and-aperture-in-binoculars/
25x100 would be my answer since all of those you mentioned require a tripod anyway
I was wondering the same thing
Im really struggling to find Info on my 12/60 skymaster binoculars. Im not sure If they take the same mount as the 15/70. I love the clarity of the moon but need to mount them and its driving me crazy. Even their site Isnt clear
Where can o buy that tripod?
I got mine from Orion in the UK, however, a specialist Astronomy Store would probably stock it. If you are in America or Australasia try Highpoint Scientific.
Thanks for the video, how good are the skymaster for planetary view?
Hi,
Jupiter and Saturn when using a solid mount can be seen but they are still quite small and it’s difficult to pick out much detail. Better to move to a small telescope if you really want to observe more detail.
@@astronomicaltalk5708 thank so much for answer
@@astronomicaltalk5708 Can you see Saturn's rings and Jupiter's cloud bands and moons with a binoculars?
@@sgn4899 I can not make out the details through binos but can see the moons. Binos usually offer 15-25x magnification while my telescope (mak 127) I do my viewing at no less than 60-130x magnification which shows cloud bands and the rings with cassini division. That said I really like binos for taking in the wider views. Viewing with both eyes enhances the experience.
@@joenic4303 Thank you for the info.
Are those 20x80?
15 x 70 Binoculars
Great video ¿Do you have problems collimating these pair of binoculars?
It's a coincidence that you should ask that. I've never had a problem with the binoculars but I'm currently away in La Palma (Canary Islands) and one of my friends brought the same binoculars with him and they've gone out of collation. I think the design of the binoculars does make them susceptible to being bumped as there is a lot of stress between those large optics and the body of the instrument. Unfortunately I think the cost of recollimation may come close to the cost of a new pair. They are unbelievably good value but the downside is that you have to treat them super carefully and I don't think they travel well!
@@astronomicaltalk5708 thank you for your answer, and what a coincidence. I bumped my pair too, but I collimated them with some screws and they are...ok, as far as conditional alignment can go. I read the Oberwerks are better protected. Clear skies and enjoy La Palma!
For astronomy and long distance which one is the best? Celestron skymaster Pro 15x70, skymaster 15-35x70 or skymaster Pro 20x80?
Zoom binoculars are good but they can be a compromise on the optics, the best thing is to use a planetarium programme like Stellarium that allows you to simulate the field of view on various night sky objects which is a good way of comparing the different specifications. A good optical dealer will let you try different binoculars out. Hope that helps.
Bro that was my question too. Thanks
Can we see Nebula in 12x50 binocular?
I know some people with acute vision can see nebula. You can definitely see the Orion Nebula through binoculars. Even with a telescope and filters to enhance contrast it becomes challenging. A very dark site would improve your chances. Anything you see will be a subtle monochrome variance. I personally wouldn’t like to recommend binoculars for viewing nebula.
You could see Andromeda which is a Galaxy but which used to be called a nebula,. You can also see the Orion Nebula which is one of my favourite objects.
parallelogram is just a difficult word to say for anybody
Not me:(
Can you see Jupiter and it's moons or Saturn and it's rings through the binoculars?
Yes, you can, however, you'd need to have the binoculars on some steady support and of course, the magnification will be very low. That is you won't see much detail. it does depend somewhat on the sky clarity ('seeing') and how good your eyesight is. If that's what you really want to view you'd be better off with a telescope. Binoculars are better for widefield objects but can work great for the moon.
@@astronomicaltalk5708 thank you!
I just received 25x70 SkyMaster binoculars. Unfortunately, every time I look through them, I see a double image! ☹️
Can anyone give me some advice. Thank you.
th-cam.com/video/2DQgMtCRmtE/w-d-xo.html
Be patient , calm, and you will succed. I did my 15x70 Celestron Skymaster with a double image and it's perfect now.
Look thru the eyepieces at a 3" distance and you turn the screws and whatch the 2 double images merge.... Then it's collimated.
Try to find a distant pole, an antenna, or better a pole with a ball on end, like the anti- lightning poles on top of taller buidings
When the 2 double poles merge into one, you're done
They are out of collimation 😭
You didn`t show any images through your bins.
I’ve never imaged through binoculars, not really an easy or appropriate/easy thing to do, hence I used Stellarium to show the relevant field of view
Do you think that the Orion parallelogram mount is overpriced?
I think quality is always worth paying for as I've found to my cost in the past when I've bought inferior product. I could have said that about cheap tripods I've bought and regretted afterwards when I've replaced them with something studier and better made.
At the time I thought they were worth the money and they are stable and easy to use.
Will you be able to tell me with which binoculars i can see andromeda n Saturn..
Under dark clear skies you can see Andromeda with the naked eye, I’ve certainly seen it like that on La Palma. So binoculars enhance the view further, even smaller, less powerful binoculars will pick it out. I don’t think more magnification or a telescope enhances Andromeda further until you start to image. It’s always a sight that wows me.
With respect to Saturn, the same goes, the more magnification the better but it’s not until you go to a small telescope that you can start to see any detail. The main point with binoculars is that you need a tripod of some sort to be able to hold them steady. My Skywatcher ED80 refractor gives a nice view of the planets.
i live in an area that is quite bright at night but i have seen andromenda using my celestron skymaster pro 20 x 80 mounted on an orion parallelogram. it is quite difficult to look at as andromenda tends to be quite high from where i am located. i have not tried looking at andromeda though at a later hour. i usually see it at around 7:30pm.
The best view of M31 I've ever had was through a pair of Celestron 7x50 binoculars. Saturn will look like a football at best in anything smaller than a telescope. You won't bet any separation between the rings and the planet.
What’s the best objects viewable with binoculars with a bottle 7 level?
Hi,
Bortle 7 suggest you have a fairly heavy light pollution so that probably restricts you to the brighter objects. You've got the planets and of course the moon. I'd recommend that you also seek out Andromeda as that is pretty bright and of course the Orion Nebula. Some of the asterisms are nice to view including the Pleides and the Coat hanger (Brocchi's Cluster). I would of course recommend since you have a 'portable system' :) that you try and get out to a less light polluted area once in a while!
Have fun viewing.
@@astronomicaltalk5708 Thank you! I am going to visit my family back in Asia soon and it seems to be a bortle 4, however there are some mountains nearby, might be able to see a lot more
@@muz49 Depends where you are, I have good skies despite being close to London and between Gatwoick and Heathrow as the locals hills shield us and there are no street lights in my village. Some of the nicest skies I've seen have been from the Thar Desert in Rajistan. Best of all from the Australia Outback!
Can this binoculars be used to see planes 40,000 feet
That’s not something I’ve tried and I’m not sure I’d be able to estimate an aircraft’s altitude from the ground. That’s more a question for a dealer or an aircraft spotter.
@@astronomicaltalk5708 ok thanks
In 3:41, is that original picture taken by your binocular?
No, the images are from Stellarium with the relevant fov. I commented in the video that the views from Stellarium are more colourful than the ones I perceive through the binoculars.
@@astronomicaltalk5708 so which one was taken with binocular directly? I want to purchase an 20x80 or smaller version but can't get any obvious comparison on youtube.
@@nazmulsajib the best thing to do is download a copy of Stellarium and then use a number of views simulating the binoculars you intend to get. Just be aware that Stellarium shows more colour than you’d see with the naked eye! In my vlog the binocular specification is shown on the screen shots.
No, I think astrophotography bins would be challenging so I used Stellarium for the images.
Thanks for your video, question about the mount; can you use it while lying down on the ground?
That’s not something I’ve tried, I don’t think the arm is long enough to reach the ground, I think you’d need a different design as the arm holding the binoculars would collide with the collar of the tripod.
I have the same binoculars, buut, I need the tripod. I looked at the orion tripod and is way expensive, $500!! That's too expensive for a tripod
Hi,
I bought mine in 2016 and it was around £180 GBP
Orion also have other good tripod options, I got a heavy tripod and bino adapter for 80 dollars. Works great
@@book3100 sounds like you’ve found a good combination.
@@book3100 I am debating about binos or telescope? First time getting serious about the stars? Help!
@@fernandojvalencia8151 start with the binoculars. If you end up not doing much stargazing, you still can use them for everything else.
I have a good size telescope, and I still use my binoculars almost as much as the scope. They're better than the scope for some things.
I have astigmatism ?
Hi Michael, not sure how you would correct for that completely but most binoculars allow each eyepiece to be adjusted independently. I think its a question better put to your optician.
Best regards
If you look at a bright object, let's say the Moon, street lights, headlights, with the naked eye (or wearing eye correction), if you see double, that is Astigmatism. Eye lens implants can cause that as well. I think there are special temporary contacts that can temporarily correct it. An Optometrist can better analyze your situation that appears quite common with age, as well as Macular Degeneration. People must have their eyes checked every year! Painless. Good, luck.