Celestron SkyMaster 71009 (15x70) Binocular

Pros: Cheap, portable, stable enough for handheld use, optics pretty sharp, good warranty
Cons: Flimsy tripod mount, ghost images

My telescope got smashed by a clumsy house mover firm and I have lived in an urban area (London, U.K) for some time now, so Astronomy had become a sadly neglected hobby. Insurance cheque in hand, I wanted something portable to replace the 'scope that ...

Pros: Big light gathering capability with 15x70 size.
Cons: Poor quality. Mediocre optics. Flimsy mount.

These are the cheapest 15x70 binoculars out there. The Celestron 15x70 Skymaster is the same Chinese-manufactured binocular sold under the Bear, Barska, Galileo, and Oberwerk brands. Although the Oberwerks have better multicoatings and better quality cont ...

Pros: Low price, light weight, alignment, light gathering, magnification, 5mm exit pupil
Cons: Astigmatism, coma, minor glare, collimation

I purchased these binoculars this past weekend prior to reading the earlier review. Had I read that review prior to purchasing these binos, I probably would not have purchased them. That being said, my expectations when I purchased the Celestron ...