Celestron GIANT Binocular, 100 mm ( 4") objectives, 25X magnification.. and VERY WIDE, 3.0 degree Field of View, With BAK4 Prisms. EXCELLENT for the night sky and wildlife too. $315( without tripod)
Get these mounted on STURDY TRIPOD for $415 Total.
(Mounted on a sturdy, rebuilt and fully restored Vintage Majestic all METAL video head mount, and tripod. The mount has a crank that quickly and easily controls the TILT angle of the bino, and firmy keeps Bino well balanced, even viewing straight up to the zenith, with virtually no gear play.Worm gear driven.Works very smoothly! Also has smooth AZ motions. The center post is also spring loaded and extends in height)
Optics are Very nice, no scratches, fungus or haze, and Nice Collimation. LIKE NEW Condition.
Complete with Carrying case, dust caps, and neck strap.
I have tested this setup and it has a Wide Field of view, very nice images and
HIGH contrast and nice formed star images. Optics are very nice.
I am an amateur astronomer myself with almost 50 yrs of experience and have completely tested this setup over several nights, mount and tripod and optics are very nice.
Reconditioned and restored by an experienced optical re-builder.. I've reconditioned over 450 optical units to date with many satisfied customers including NASA contractors and also Healthcare professionals.
Reach me at 931, two nine two, zero five six four for a full demonstration.
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Heres some specs from manufacturer:
Celestron’s SkyMaster Series of large aperture binoculars are a phenomenal value for high performance binoculars ideal for astronomical viewing or for terrestrial (land) use - especially over long distances. Each SkyMaster model features high quality BaK-4 prisms and multi-coated optics for enhanced contrast. Celestron has designed and engineered the larger SkyMaster models to meet the special demands of extended astronomical or terrestrial viewing sessions.
For maximum stability and secure optical alignment the 100mm SkyMaster model features enhanced structural reinforcement to the main binocular body. As an additional convenience, the 100mm SkyMaster model also includes an integral super rigid photo tripod adapter. The SkyMaster Series binoculars are built to provide years of magnificent views of the world around you and the heavens above.