Celestron SkyMaster 12x60 specs and field of view
The SkyMaster 12x60 gives a calculated exit pupil of 5 mm and a 278 ft field through 60 mm lenses, at the $100 to $200 maker list price band.
- Field of view
- 278 ftat 1,000 yd
- Eye relief
- 17 mm
- Close focus
- 59 ft
- Weight
- 39.2 oz
- Exit pupil
- 5 mmcalculated
Why pick it
- 17 mm eye relief, enough for glasses
- Takes a tripod adapter
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Who the SkyMaster 12x60 suits
Eye relief of 17 mm supports glasses, and the twilight factor of 26.8, calculated, favors dusk and sky work from a tripod. Tripod adaptability is listed.
The 39.2 oz weight and a close focus of 59 ft rule out handheld nearby viewing, and the body is water resistant only.
SkyMaster 12x60 is one choice among many, and the top binoculars compared covers the most popular ones. Celestron lists it in the $100 to $200 price band, alongside the models in best binoculars under $200.
SkyMaster 12x60 specifications
SkyMaster 12x60 figures as Celestron prints them; rows marked * are calculated from the 12x60 size.
| Magnification | 12x |
|---|---|
| Objective lens | 60 mm |
| Prism type | Porro |
| Field of view | 278 ft at 1,000 yd (92 m at 1,000 m) |
| Angular field of view | 5.3° |
| Apparent field of view | 64° * |
| Eye relief | 17 mm |
| Close focus | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Eye spacing range | 56 to 72 mm |
| Weight | 39.2 oz (1,111 g) |
| Waterproofing | Water Resistant |
| Tripod adaptable | Yes |
| Maker list price | $100 to $200 |
| Exit pupil | 5 mm * |
| Twilight factor | 26.8 * |
| Relative brightness | 25 * |
* Calculated from the size, not printed by the maker.
Other sizes of the SkyMaster
Celestron makes the SkyMaster in 5 sizes; a larger front lens adds brightness and weight, and more magnification narrows the view.
| Model | Size | Field of view | Eye relief | Close focus | Weight | Exit pupil | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestron SkyMaster 12x60 | 12x60 | 278 ft | 17 mm | 59 ft | 39.2 oz | 5 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron SkyMaster 15x70 | 15x70 | 231 ft | 18 mm | 43 ft | 48 oz | 4.7 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron SkyMaster 25x70 | 25x70 | 141 ft | 13 mm | 75 ft | 52 oz | 2.8 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron SkyMaster 20x80 | 20x80 | 195 ft | 18 mm | 108 ft | 75 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon |
| Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 | 25x100 | 156 ft | 15 mm | 80 ft | 140 oz | 4 mm | Check price on Amazon |
Lists that include the SkyMaster 12x60
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SkyMaster 12x60 questions
SkyMaster 12x60: does it work with glasses?
SkyMaster 12x60 has 17 mm of eye relief, which meets the 16 mm the RSPB advises for people who wear glasses.
SkyMaster 12x60: what does 12x60 mean?
SkyMaster 12x60 magnifies 12 times through 60 mm front lenses, which works out to an exit pupil of 5 mm, the width of the beam of light that reaches each eye.
SkyMaster 12x60: can it go on a tripod?
SkyMaster 12x60 is tripod adaptable according to Celestron, so it accepts a binocular tripod adapter.