Celestron SkyMaster 20 x 80 Binoculars 71018

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These did not work. This is the third pair of Celestron that we have received. We expected a more expensive pair to be better. No, these were too heavy to hold and I had double vision the same as the previous two pair. They have all been returned.

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bought used inaccurate discription of damages obiously it took a few hard drops i removed the rubber eye cups and the metal was bent and smashed down i looked further to see that there are marks on a lense that wont come off with the cloth. the case they were in had a missing zipper. and it was out of alinement i see double everything. then one of the eye lense that turns just came un done and it wont go back together tightly. im am very disapointed i was excited to use these and take them my astronomy class.

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Celestron’s customer service is terrible and I’ve been very disappointed. I purchased the binoculars, deluxe carrying case, and tripod approximately 1 year ago as a gift for my parents. They recently started using the binoculars and believe there is a calibration issue. Celestron technical service said their support is provided within the first 30 days of purchase. So, their limited lifetime warranty claim is very deceiving and facetious. The representative I dealt with offered no alternative and did not even offer to look at the binoculars. Overall, a very expensive purchase that I deeply regret. I suggest other potential buyers look elsewhere (Nikon, Olympus)- purchase from a company that’s more willing to stand behind their product and support their customers.

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These eyes for the stars are best money spent. I have had good telescopes before, but if you want to get a quick eye on the moon, or a planet, this pair of binoculars are freakin’ great. You can see moons around Jupiter, all be it , they are just points of light, it is, after all half a BILLION miles a way!

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Uggh. I wanted to love these bins so badly. Long story short…First pair were 12×60 Celestron’s. Every object was doubled. I returned the 60’s, and bought the 20X80. The collimation was *way off*. Returned these, as well. Could this have happened during shipping? Sure. But, twice in a week? Cannot recommend

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I purchased these binoculars for terrestrial observation from my hilltop location fix mounted on a rigid tripod. When received, they were slightly out of collimation. My eyes could accommodate the misalignment and eventually get convergence. Gradually, the collimation got worse as did my vision fatigue. I requested an RMA and sent them back for repair, just over a year of use. I twice requested a warranty repair which was ignored. I was supplied a replacement for $140. The replacement is well collimated and I enjoy using them now. I don’t recommend this particular brand and type for terrestrial observations and they are definitely not useful for astronomers. As the owner of a small electronic instrument manufacturer, I would never charge my customers to repair an obvious manufacturing defect.

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Well I was very excited about these for space viewing and bird watching. You must have a very high-quality tripod (meaning one with very sturdy feet and balance) to use these and even the slightest jiggle will disturb the field of vision. These are NOT grab and look out the window binoculars they are far more akin to a telescope that needs to be planted firmly somewhere and you go to it and clearly, unless you have a built in observation area with crystal clear windows, you need to be outside. Also, they are very heavy (and I lift weights weekly) but the strap they supply you with is cheap and painful to wear. Because it is really cheap! I have only been able to see the moon on a clear night with detail but for the price and the ridiculously large size, I expected much more in the way of quality viewing. The size is what sells these. There are far better binoculars available for the price and much less. These are simply not practical at all. Think three or four times before you buy and shop around.

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With all the free credits to use , these were recommended & were on sale. They are a little big, however you can almost see into the future. Definitely need a tripod for comfort.

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These are amazing! I can see great detail and great distance with these!

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I received the binoculars and opened the box and saw a huge paid of lenses. It felt heavier than I expected and I mounted them on a tripod. The direction that came with it was for a different pair. It took me a while to realize that I didn’t need a tripod adapter as the ads suggest, it screws in from the bottom, not the front. The directions don’t help at all. Shows a focus lever but mine didn’t have one, that’s when I notice the directions were not for my Skymaster 20×80…..I will update this review after I watch a few YouTubes about how to use them. Until then I give them a 3 star. Should have a better manual in the box, and for the pair, I am buying. Might still be good, let’s see if I can see the Jupiter tonight.7-26-19 I wasn’t able to see Jupiter very well. I do wear glasses and most products are not made for people with glasses. I am lending it to a friend who is going to the STAR PARTY and see if he finds them useful….update continues