Flip-down eyecups make the binoculars suitable for eyeglasses wearers. (Image credit: Jason Parnell-Brookes) Wide adjustable interpupillary distance could be improved on the narrow end. (Image credit: Jason Parnell-Brookes) The Skymaster 12x60 has an interpupillary distance from between 56 - 72 mm which is plenty wide enough for almost everyone. But if you have particularly narrow-set eyes, or have smaller children using these binoculars then the minimum distance of 56mm may only just be narrow enough. Budget-friendly and simple to use, the worst part about this pair is the lens caps, which isn’t bad all things considered. If you want to really get into the night sky closer and with greater precision though, you may need to look elsewhere as there are limitations on the magnification and objective lens sizes which may become apparent when used in conjunction with one of the best telescopes. If this product isn't for you

Best binoculars for stargazing 2023: Spot stars and galaxies

Please be aware that The Widescreen Centre cannot be held responsible for any postal or third-party delays that may occur. We are committed to providing a reliable and efficient delivery service for our valued customers. Clear, bright views are observable through the large 60mm objective lenses, even in lower light conditions. (Image credit: Jason Parnell-Brookes)

The binoculars with lens caps. The eyepiece lens caps are perfect but the objective lens caps fall off and are a little loose. (Image credit: Jason Parnell-Brookes) An area we’d like to see improvement would be in the adjustable eyecups. They are adjustable for eyeglasses wearers up to 17mm but are of the flip-down variety and we’d love to see these follow suit with some of Celestron’s other binoculars and have twist-down eyecups so that those who require it can fine-tune their placement during use. However, we’re splitting hairs here as they are much cheaper than many other binoculars and have good performance where it counts. Whether you want to view far-away wildlife or aviation shows even down into low light and twilight or you need a pair of binoculars for some decent stargazing the Celestron Skymaster 12x60s are a great option. The SkyMaster series of binoculars have multi-coated optics and high index BaK-4 prisms for superb light transmission and increased contrast and resolution. Coupled with large objective lenses, BaK-4 prisms offer amazing light gathering capabilities making them ideal for stargazing and other low-light applications. With higher magnifications than standard binoculars, SkyMaster 12x60 brings celestial objects up close, providing images with outstanding detail. View the heavens and the world around you with the SkyMaster Series. These mammoth binoculars are likely too big and heavy for many generalist observers. For those we’d recommend the recently reviewed Celestron Nature DX 12x56 because of their broader appeal given that they are of roof prism design and therefore more slender and lightweight.