I got these because we live near the ocean and there was alot going on out there that we couldn't see. Now we can watch the ships in the distance with great clarity. It is also great to see the shore birds closer in. Great price and great binoculars.

I am rating this 4 stars because at 180 its too expensive. I have the mil-hash version and it's a great range scope. This would be a great all around replacement for binoculars if is was priced around 100. At 180 is a little much.

Great little binoculars. Took them to Utah to visit the national parks. Easy to pack and carry. Some visitors who saw me were impressed. Look forward to sports and theater

We bought these binoculars for our son when he turned seven. He has a great interest in astronomy, and we considered buying him a telescope. We had read several reviews recommending buying a student a nice pair of binoculars before purchasing a telescope. This recommendation proved to be exactly right. Our entire family has enjoyed these binoculars, and the lunar eclipse over Michigan a few weeks ago was a delight! They are heavy, but our seven year old is able to handle them, and they come with a neck strap. He knows their value, and has been quite careful with them. I wouldn't hesitate to give them to another child this age.The reason I can't give the binoculars five stars is as follows: This last weekend, one of the eye-pieces broke off. Knowing that there is a no-fault warranty on the binoculars, I called Celestron. The customer service man was knowledgeable and cordial, but it was only then that I became aware of the warranty catch. To take advantage of the no-fault warranty service, you must send back the broken binoculars and pay $25 for service, handling, and shipping of the new binoculars. I somehow missed this little detail when we received the binoculars and read through the warranty information included in the box. When I stated that now the $80 binoculars that I bought in September are going to cost me $105, he said, "Well, that's two sets of great binoculars that you got for $105." That's just a ridiculous point for him to make, because I have to send the broken ones back, and they are unusable anyway. He obviously didn't major in debate in college, OR that's what he's told to say when a customer challenges that policy.Needless to say, I feel it is important for Amazon customers to know this before purchasing. I am going to send back the binoculars, pay the $25, and see how Celestron does with standing behind their warranty claims. I will update this review when I get the new binoculars.I would still purchase them, but I would have liked to be aware of the warranty catch ahead of time. Happy stargazing!UPDATE: I sent the binoculars back to Celestron and received a brand new pair four weeks later. They didn't give me any hassle, and everyone I spoke to on the phone was very helpful. We are enjoying the new pair very much. The only downside is that along with the $25 I had to pay Celestron for warranty service, handling, and shipping of the new ones, it cost me almost $15 to ship the original broken binoculars back to them. So now I have spent $80 on the first binoculars and $40 to get a new pair. I also advise anyone with a warranty issue to spend the few extra dollars for delivery confirmation if you have to return a product. When I called two weeks after sending back the binoculars, the man I talked to had no record that they had ever arrived, but the post office was easily able to confirm that they had been delivered to Celestron. Also, in reading through the included booklet again, I realized why I had missed the warranty catch in the first place: It's not there. The customer is referred to the Celestron website for further warranty information. It seems like that information should be pretty prominent. While they definitely didn't hassle me on the warranty issue, the extra $40 to get a new pair is enough to make me think twice about purchasing from Celestron again.

I’m extremely happy with the purchase!! I have lens implants in both my eyes and binoculars that are adjustable for each eye are too expensive. It will be used primarily when I travel, but also at home. Also, great for walking in the woods and looking at wild life around the lake. The size is great, you barely know it's in your bag or around your neck. It is solidly built and looks like a quality item.

Love this little Monocular....had binoculars of course but cumbersome...this is great, like a little spy glass and seeing things that far away so clearly...really neat....just throw it in your pocket or purse...great for bird watching :)

A great product! It’s a perfect size to throw in my purse, pocket, or golf bag. I plan on taking it to football games and not have to carry big binoculars. Love the mini scope.

Great product delivered quickly. I love these binoculars! I have used them for bird watching as well as stargazing. Looking at the moon with them is my favorite thing to do.