I am told that with these binoculars you can see the Moon, Jupiter's Red Spot and even the moons of Jupiter. Is this true?
888931
I can see some larger geographical features on the moon pretty good. Jupiter looks like a bright star, just a point source of light therefore there is no way to even see the bands on Jupiter let alone the red spot. Also I cannot see any of Jupiter's moons with just the binoculars and they are pretty much at the limit for had held binoculars because of the inherent shaking of your hands.
888932
You can see the moon pretty well with these, but it's a lot closer to Earth than Jupiter. You can see Jupiter and it's moons though, but nowhere near close enough to see its red spot. Through this magnification Jupiter is still pretty much just a bright dot and the moons are four tiny dots around it.
888933
I'm not really sure, the pair I bought were defective that everything was double. I had to return them for a refund. I'd say to go with these; Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars with Tripod Adapter. The quality is way better. But if you want to see the spot on Jupiter, get a telescope. Even with a tripod you won't get the magnification you'll need with just binoculars.. I hope this helped.
888934
I saw the moon craters but since I'm new to this wouldn't even know how to locate Jupiter sorry
1798471
You can see four moons of Jupiter and sometimes the lines of Jupiter, I have not been able to see Saturn jet but I am sure you can see the rings of Saturn.
383151
Great for birding, but I wouldn't use them for astronomy. They're not powerful enough and way too jiggly when hand held. Viewing the moon would probably be OK.
1031364
The center of the field is pretty sharp and astigmatism-free, though there is some distortion/coma toward the edges (these are not high-end optics). I'm pretty happy with them for extended objects and clusters. I had no problem seeing Jupiter's moons, and if you have a stable tripod you should be able to discern the presence of Saturn's rings.
1811015
These binoculars are quite good. I use it for astronomic observation, so I point it to the light. I think you will perform great with this binocular for dust. They have clear view and easy handling.
1873330
I have seen Venus, Mars and Jupiter, as well as a bunch of Jupiters bigger moons. The detail wasn't great on Jupiter but I could tell because I knew where it was supposed to be that night. Its a beginner telescope I'll probably upgrade someday. Good to see if your going to like it before spending a lot of dough.
1844560
Absolutely, even with my very poor vision, I can see detail of the moons surface. Not huge but bright enough to make you wonder why you are not wearing sun glasses. LOL
1069762
U can burn your eyes out looking at the earths moon with this, u can barely see Jupiter and it moons are like little star dots around it. No way u can see Saturn without a Barlow lens with this and even with Barlow were talking barely visible. I suggest getting the xt6 definitely worth the money, Jupiter is smaller than a pea u can barely make out its stripes
920075
The rings can be seen on Saturn, the bands on Jupiter, and the Great Red Spot. You can make out the reddish hue on Mars, but don't expect to see the ice caps. On a clear night you can see this items fairly clearly. The moon has some excellent detail in it, but that's not too difficult to achieve. You can also view some star clusters nicely as well. The Great Red Spot "can" be resolved if you have a sharp enough focus and clear enough night. The double cluster looks fantastic.
1611080
Great view of the craters on the moon close to the terminator. Jupiter (and possibly the great spot on a very clear night with appropriate filters). Jupiter's moons (point sources) and their movement around Jupiter. Saturn and it's ring(s!). Mars as a red dot. Venus and its crescent. Orion nebula, ring nebula, and a handful of star clusters. Keep in mind that the weather is a determining factor in your observations. Good luck!
1266624
100% you can see Jupiter. Very sad that khatibamm and gene are giving false info... I've got pictures through this scope of Jupiter, its two weather bands, and its four moons! Is it the best scope money can buy? Nope, but it's worth the money if this is in your budget. Also, the rings around Saturn look awesome through this scope.
1668206
No.. I couldn't even spot the moon. It was very difficult to focus due to the high power. Very narrow field of view. The quality was pretty good but I would stay away from these.
2042955
Hey Joseph, to be honest with you I haven't tried looking at Jupiter. I do look at Saturn quite often. I can see rings, bands and all moons with really good clarity. Jupiter is much bigger and closer so I dont see why on a clear calm night you wouldn't be able to get a good shot with the starblast. Best of luck.
1133374
Hard to answer that question without having my telescope setup. I have both this barlow and the longer one, and I can't remember which one I used. I do remember that at one point in time I could not only see at least 5 of Jupiter's moons at one time, but I could also see spaces between Saturn's rings if that's what you're asking. I have an Orion 8Xti telescope. That particular night had to have been an all time great for me. The skies were fantastic for viewing that night.
1578032
Yes to the first two, unsure about Saturn' s rings as I have not actually looked at them through these binoculars. My assumption is that they would be visible, based on the overall performance of these binocs.
226157
Yes, they can, and more than just the moon. I have this 10x50 UpClose pair as well as their 15x70 Skymasters. These work well for stargazing, and BETTER than the skymaster in some regards. Of course the skymaster has a closer, slightly brighter image, but these can see all of the same things. And the wider field of view is better for certain things. The skymaster pair is HUGE in comparison, and without a GOOD tripod/mount or being able to hold it steady, can be harder to use. The 10x50's are much easier to hold and maintain a steady image. Hand held, the 15x70's give you a 'better' view for a shorter time, and the 10x50's give you a 'good' view for a longer time. Yes, they can, and more than just the moon. I have this 10x50 UpClose pair as well as their 15x70 Skymasters. These work well for stargazing, and BETTER than the skymaster in some regards. Of course the skymaster has a closer, slightly brighter image, but these can see all of the same things. And the wider field of view is better for certain things. The skymaster pair is HUGE in comparison, and without a GOOD tripod/mount or being able to hold it steady, can be harder to use. The 10x50's are much easier to hold and maintain a steady image. Hand held, the 15x70's give you a 'better' view for... » Read More Yes, they can, and more than just the moon. I have this 10x50 UpClose pair as well as their 15x70 Skymasters. These work well for stargazing, and BETTER than the skymaster in some regards. Of course the skymaster has a closer, slightly brighter image, but these can see all of the same things. And the wider field of view is better for certain things. The skymaster pair is HUGE in comparison, and without a GOOD tripod/mount or being able to hold it steady, can be harder to use. The 10x50's are much easier to hold and maintain a steady image. Hand held, the 15x70's give you a 'better' view for a shorter time, and the 10x50's give you a 'good' view for a longer time. « Show Less
530876
no. they're horrible binoculars. during the day they were even horrible. even worse at night.