Used Celestron EclipSmart 10x42 Solar Binocular

2017-09-01T06:06:47

Got these to watch the 2017 solar eclipse since most available paper glasses were of dubious quality. The binoculars worked well for this, providing a slightly magnified image of the sun -- enough to just make out some sunspots. Provided a black image unless looking directly at the sun which is good but can make finding the sun difficult. The image seemed a little soft at times and it's hard to tell if this was just a result of strict eye placement needs, the solar filtering, or just the glass. For casual viewing of the sun this is a step up from glasses but might not be worth the cost premium, especially compared to a dedicated telescope filter.

JASON G.

2017-08-30T06:21:23

I bought this for the partial (in my location) solar eclipse and it performed pretty well, I deducted one star because the offset adjustment was insufficient to focus both optics simultaneously.

PHILIP L.

2017-08-27T09:28:45

We used our new binoculars during the solar eclipse. I would recommend these anytime.

Glenna M.

2017-08-27T09:08:47

Worked perfectly! They came in handy during the eclipse. We used them as well as the paper glasses.

Leah R.

2017-08-23T08:57:05

Enjoyed the eclipse! May be worth 5 stars but will require additional use before giving top rating. For now, overall quality is very good and worth the money.

JOE L.

2017-07-05T10:06:38

I initially ordered this from Amazon. They held my order for over a month and suddenly cancelled it with out reason. I reordered from your company and received it within a week. I am no longer using Amazon and have switched to you; a company I can depend on. The binoculars are fine and I am looking forward to watching the Sun on many occasions.

Col M.

2017-06-23T09:11:57

Great grab-and-go for quick solar observations. Saw some larger sun spots and will be great to use with my kids for the August eclipse. No filters or tracking required.

Rebecca C.

2017-05-03T10:05:21

These work great any sunny day but I am thinking of the solar eclipse that is coming in August

Diane S.

2017-05-02T14:47:49

These are an excellent tool for observing the upcoming Eclipse's over the next few years. The are light enough to hold up for the entire eclipse, enough magnification to get a good look but not so much magnification as to place areas out of view. Construction isn't top notch but is quite good. I'm not sure you would be able to see any sun spots, if so they would have to be absolutely the biggest ones, so not really recommended for day to day viewing of the sun. It's not what I purchased them for though. The only reason I didn't give them a 4 star is the price. I feel they are just a tad high. If the price was more like $ they would have deserved a 4 star rating.

Scott P.

2017-03-23T15:41:34

Small, portable so you can take them with you when you travel. I bought them for the coming total eclipse.

Daniel K.

2017-03-10T07:41:56

For the price, don't expect a first class binocular. For their use to look at the sun they are better than average and much better than the paper glasses sold on line. However, a proper set up telescope will be the best choice for the up coming eclipse.

George S.

2017-02-27T07:11:24

Got the 10x50 solar binocular out yesterday and was able to see one large sunspot, can't wait to try it out on the solar eclipse in August.

Russ E.