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Old 16-12-2010, 12:48 PM
chunky (Clinton Wood)
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Celestron Skywatcher 15x70

Hi All,
Skywatcher Binoculars for sale. I think the description says it all. Black in colour with the normal celestron orange graphics. Just used sparingly.
Comes in a case, and has the 1/4 20 mount / stalk for tripod mounting.
Can send pictures if you PM me.
Pretty much perfect working order, but I bought some IS binoculars and MMMM not much use for it now - hence saying it is 'pretty much perfect'!
About 3 years old
$70
Clinton

Last edited by chunky; 22-12-2010 at 07:30 PM. Reason: Didn't say they were binoculars!
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Old 16-12-2010, 01:04 PM
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At 15 times magnification, would you consider it easy to view through these while simply holding them or are they really only going to be wasted without a mount/tripod setup?

I've been using a standard set of 7×50's binoculars at home and by propping my elbow against something solid (usually the ground, laying on a blanket) I can get fairly steady views of stars, planets, constellations and even some deep space objects.

Unfortunately mine are only a cheap pair and the focus is starting to become a problem (even slight pressure on the rubber around the eyepieces changes the focus in that eye) so I'm looking to upgrade to something a little higher quality while waiting on acquiring my first telescope. Just scared off a little by the magnification levels.

Sent PM regarding pictures.

Thanks

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Old 16-12-2010, 04:06 PM
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Hi Patrick - Twice the light and twice the magnification of yours. The focusser is OK - fine in fact. But I wouldn't use it handheld for skywatching. OK for short periods of time - very short - because they weigh 1.5 kg.

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Clinton
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Old 16-12-2010, 05:11 PM
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Old 22-12-2010, 07:31 PM
chunky (Clinton Wood)
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sold

Hi all,
Sorry for the slow reply. Have been bought. Thanks your interest!

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