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

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However, if you are going to handhold them the trick is to find the center of balance which happens to be at the end of the textured grip, right as they join the sloping binocular tubes. All sides of all elements are multi-coated, providing the best light transmission (up to about 95%), sharpness, and contrast.

Just point the telescope at any three bright objects—stars, bright planets, or even the Moon—and your telescope can orient itself with the night sky. Close focus is pretty self-explanatory, it is the shortest distance you can be away from your subject and still focus your binoculars, however, why you might concern yourself with close focus isn't as obvious. They lack the same premium-quality finish as the Celestron pair here, but if you aren't too worried about aesthetics, they could be a good alternative choice. They come with a generous 17mm of eye relief, providing comfortable viewing for all users, including those wearing eyeglasses. Higher-end binoculars, regardless of whether they are Porro or Roof prism designs will almost always come with BAK-4 prisms, although keep a look out for the glass brand, such as Schott or Zeiss, for the absolute best BAK-4 Barium Crown glass prisms.

The porro prism design also means they’re slightly wider and chunkier than a comparable roof prism binocular (though we don’t yet know of a 12x60 roof prism). If you will be out on the water, at the beach, in snow, or find yourself in situations where heavy dew is present, you should consider the protection waterproofing can offer. 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. Most people can comfortably hand-hold up to an 8X (most popular for birding), but after that, you may or may not need a tripod for a shake-free view. The rubber coating makes them water-resistant and easy to wipe clean, but it also gives you an excellent non-slip grip enhanced by small rubber pimples where you hold the binoculars.

Coupled with large objective lenses, BaK-4 prisms offer amazing light gathering capabilities, making them ideal for stargazing and other low-light applications.Curvature is the curving focal plane that will not permit the binocular to keep an object in focus at all positions across the field of view. Most binoculars with built-in compasses are designed for use on the water and are therefore normally low magnification (7X), waterproof and have a thick rubberized body. With higher magnifications than standard binoculars, SkyMaster 12×60 brings celestial objects up close, providing images with outstanding detail. While you can't get up close and personal, you definitely see a lot more than you can with the naked eye. The 12x magnification and large 60mm objective lenses are excellent in low light and especially good for stargazing when mounted to a tripod.

Radio2Space radio telescopes are such products and these are only available through 365Astronomy in the UK. The build quality of the binoculars is excellent, and the whole body is protected with a black rubber coating with some Celestron-typical orange branding. Lastly - for all the negatives, they are well put together, feel tough, and ought to last for years. Porro prism binoculars have objective lens tubes that are offset from the eyepieces, allowing more light in and therefore, brighter, clearer views. The 12x magnification brings objects in for greater detail without being so large they cannot be held, though the SkyMaster 12x60 binocular is tripod adaptable for longer viewing sessions.

Our patented SkyAlign alignment technology makes setting up a computerized telescope simple, fast, and accurate.

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