CELESTRON SPOTTING SCOPES:
Ultima Series | 80ED Refractor | C5 Spotter | MAK Series | Wide View


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The VistaPix IS70 features a 70mm spotting scope with 14x magnification. The 3 megapixel camera features a 2" LCD screen for a sharp, clear imaging preview; 6x digital zoom; a digital focus meter for quick, sharp focus; dual power for high magnification or wide field of view; and continuous video capability. And with its great close focus, the IS70 can capture amazing detail -- perfect for getting up close with a variety of nature's treasures both great and small.


The first in our new Ultima series spotting scopes, the 65mm Ultima refractor features excellent mulit-coated optics packed into a portable and durable refractor design and it comes standard with an 18-55x zoom eyepiece. This series was designed to perform well in a range of viewing situations, making it a great all-around optical instrument. You'll love it for observing nature and long distance spotting. The green metal optical tube allows for subtle observation in any nature environment. Ultima spotters are a great companion for any nature or outdoor enthusiast.

Specifications: 18-55 x 65mm Spotting Scope; Multi-Coated Optics; 18-55x Zoom Eyepiece; Sight Tube for Quick Targeting; Soft Carrying Case; Limited Lifetime Warranty.


The Ultima 80mm offers a step up in aperture from the 65mm, offering 50% brighter images. The 80mm refractor features excellent multi-coated optics packed into a portable and durable refractor design and it comes standard with a 20-60x zoom eyepiece. This series was designed to perform well in a range of viewing situations, making it a great all-around optical instrument. You'll love it for observing nature and long distance spotting. The green metal optical tube allows for subtle observation in any nature environment. Ultima spotters are a great companion for any nature or outdoor enthusiast.

Specifications: 20-60 x 80mm Spotting Scope; Multi-Coated Optics; 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece; Sight Tube for Quick Targeting; Soft Carrying Case; Limited Lifetime Warranty.


The largest aperture scope in the Ultima line, the 100mm Ultima offers more than 50% brighter images than the 80mm, allowing for better performance in low light conditions. The 100mm refractor features excellent multi-coated optics packed into a portable and durable refractor design and comes standard with a 22-66x zoom eyepiece. This series was designed to perform well in a range of viewing situations, making it a great all-around optical instrument. You'll love it for observing nature and long distance spotting. The green rubber optical tube allows for subtle observation in any nature environment. Ultima spotters are a great companion for any nature or outdoor enthusiast.

Specifications: 22-66 x 100mm Spotting Scope; Multi-Coated Optics; 22-66x Zoom Eyepiece; Sight Tube for Quick Targeting; Soft Carrying Case; Limited Lifetime Warranty.


Celestron's Ultima 80ED spotting scope is a high performance model that features cutting edge optics with extra low dispersion glass (ED). ED glass provides excellent color correction and razor sharp images for serious nature and bird watchers. ED version models are also ideal for virtually eliminating chromatic aberration usually seen during planetary and lunar viewing. Day or night, this scope is optimized to provide the sharpest images available. Model also features charcoal color rubber textured paint for secure grip.

Specifications: 20-60 x 80mm Spotting Scope; Extra-Low Dispersion Glass - to Reduce; Chromatic Aberration for Razor Sharp Images; Multi-Coated Optics; 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece; Rubber Coated Texture for Comfortable Grip; Sight Tube for Quick Targeting; Soft Carrying Case; Limited Lifetime Warranty.


Celestron's Ultima 100 ED spotting scope offers 50% brighter images than the 80mm, allowing for better performance in low light conditions. Like the Ultima 80ED, the 100mm version is a high performance model that features cutting edge optics with extra low dispersion glass (ED). ED glass provides excellent color correction and razor sharp images for serious nature and bird watchers. ED version models are also ideal for virtually eliminating chromatic aberration usually seen during planetary and lunar viewing. Day or night, this scope is optimized to provide the sharpest images available. Model also features charcoal color rubber textured paint for secure grip.

Specifications: 22-66 x 100mm Spotting Scope; Extra-Low Dispersion Glass - to Reduce; Chromatic Aberration for Razor Sharp Images; Multi-Coated Optics 22-66x Zoom Eyepiece; Rubber Coated Texture for Comfortable Grip; Sight Tube for Quick Targeting; Soft Carrying Case; Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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Celestron Ultima Series Spotting Scopes
52212VistaPix IS70 Imaging Spotter. continuous video capability 3MP resolution. Spotting Scope and a Digital Camera in one. 70mm spotting scope brings you 14x closer to the action. Large 2" LCD screen provides sharp, clear imaging preview. Dual power camera for wide field of view or high magnification. Digital focus meter, 4X digital zoom, Rotatable tripod adapter, protective carry case, and more! Very Cool.$479.00
52248Ultima 65 65mm diameter, 45 degree angled refracting spotting scope, 386mm focal length (f/5.9). Multicoated optics. 18-55X zoom eyepiece, sighting tube, soft carrying case.$133.88
52249Ultima 65 65mm diameter, Same as 52249 but straight through viewing design$133.88
52250Ultima 80 80mm diameter, 45 degree angled refracting spotting scope, 480mm focal length (f/6). Multicoated optics. 20-60X zoom eyepiece, sighting tube, soft carrying case.$179.88
52254Ultima 80 65mm diameter, Same as 52250 but straight through viewing design$187.88
52252Ultima 100 100mm diameter, 45 degree angled refracting spotting scope 390mm focal length (f/3.9). Multicoated optics. 20-60X zoom eyepiece, sighting tube, soft carrying case.$329.88
52251Ultima 80 ED 80mm diameter, 45 degree angled refracting spotting scope with low despersion ED glass, 480mm focal length (f/6). Multicoated optics. 20-60X zoom eyepiece, sighting tube, soft carrying case.$477.88
52253Ultima 100 ED 100mm diameter, 45 degree angled refracting spotting scope. with low despersion ED glass, 540mm focal length (f/5.4). Multicoated optics. 20-60X zoom eyepiece, sighting tube, soft carrying case.$578.00

 

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The pinnacle of our ED scopes, this refractor is packed with great features and excellent optics. The refractor style 80ED (APO) features a 2" rack and pinion focuser and has a bracket that can adapt to a photo tripod or attach to Celestron's Advanced GT equatorial mount. ED glass provides excellent color correction and razor sharp images for serious nature and bird watchers, and virtually eliminates chromatic aberration usually seen during planetary and lunar viewing. With a focal length of 600mm (f/7.5) the 80ED refractor is well suited for wide field astrophotography as well as nature photography. This spotter comes complete with a 25mm 1.25" eyepiece, erect image diagonal and 6x30 finderscope.

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Celestron 80ED Refractor Spotting Scope
5228080 ED Refractor 80mm diameter, refractor with low dispersion ED glass, 600mm focal length (f/7.5).Fully Multicoated optics.2" rack and 1.25" 25mm Plossl 6x30 erect image finder 45 degree diagonal and dovetail plate for CG5 style mount.$429.00

 

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Celestron's C5 Spotting Scope is a 5" (127mm) aperture, 1250mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system. Its optical excellence is the reason it was chosen by NASA for many space shuttle missions.

The C5 spotting scope is an ideal choice for the serious bird watcher, nature lover or anyone who enjoys beautiful views -either from your home or in the field. At just six pounds in weight and 11 inches in length, this spotting scope is a completely portable visual and photographic instrument that performs well in any viewing location. Further, Celestron offers a wide variety of optional accessories to expand the capabilities of this special instrument.

The C5's aperture of 5" allows it to easily outperform smaller aperture spotting scopes. Offering 4½ times more light gathering ability than a 60mm spotting scope and 2½ times more than an 80mm scope, Celestron's C5 is the clear choice when a powerful instrument delivering brilliant, crisp views is what you require.

The C5 spotting scope is a wonderfully versatile instrument, and its near focus of approximately 20 feet allows you to observe plant life, wildlife, birds or insects with ease. At the same time, the C5 can also be used as an astronomical telescope. In addition, the C5 goes easily from working as a powerful spotting scope to being a high performance 1250mm f/10 telephoto lens.

Photography couldn't be easier, because the C5 is designed to be fully camera adaptable. To take professional quality shots with the C5, just attach the correct optional T- Adapter and T-Ring for your 35mm SLR camera to the back of the C5 spotting scope, and you're ready to shoot. The tripod adapter block on the C5's tube makes easy work of mounting the instrument onto a tripod for either viewing or photography. The C5 comes complete inside its own soft sided carrying case.

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Celestron C5 Spotter
11039C5 Schmidt Mirror Lens Spotter 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain, 1250mm focal length (f/10), Starbright® coatings, 8x20mm erect image finderscope, 25mm Plossl eyepiece (50x) 45 degree erect image diagonal, Dove tail for 1/4-20 Camera tripod or CG5 style mount. Soft sided case included$616.16

 

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C90 Mak The Maksutov optical design is recognized for being a portable design that is easy to use and has a variety of applications, making it an excellent choice for both terrestrial and astronomical usage. This C90 Mak has excellent optics with razor sharp images over a wide field. The C90 Mak features an internal flip mirror design which allows the user to view celestial objects at a 90 degree angle and also corrects the image orientation to view land objects at a 45 degree angle. The full-featured C90 MAK is also rubber covered and completely waterproof. This model features durable black rubber armor for protection, a flip up lens cap for safety, and it comes complete inside its own soft sided carrying case.

Specifications: Multi-Coated Optics; Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Design; Rubber Armor Protective Covering for Secure Grip; Internal Flip Mirror system for Terrestrial and Astronomical Use; 32mm (38x) Eyepiece; 45° Erect Image Diagonal; 8x21 Finderscope; Water-Resistant Soft-Sided Case; Waterproof; Limited Lifetime Warranty.


C130 MAK An upgrade from the 90mm Mak, this 130mm Mak offers images that are twice as bright as the 90mm, allowing for better performance in low light conditions. The Maksutov optical design is recognized for being a portable design that is easy to use and has a variety of applications, making it an excellent choice for both terrestrial and astronomical usage. This C130 Mak has excellent optics with razor sharp images over a wide field. The C130 Mak features an internal flip mirror design which allows the user to view celestial objects at a 90 degree angle and also corrects the image orientation to view land objects at a 45 degree angle. This model comes complete inside its own soft sided carrying case. The C130 Mak’s mounting bar is designed to work with a traditional heavy duty photo tripod and is also adaptable to Celestron’s Advanced GT equatorial mount.

Specifications: Multi-Coated Optics; Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Design; Internal Flip Mirror system for Terrestrial and Astronomical Use; 32mm (63x) Eyepiece; 45° Erect Image Diagonal; 10x50 Finderscope; Water-Resistant Soft-Sided Case; Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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Celestron MAK Series Spotting Scopes
52234C65 MiniMak. 65mm (2.6”) diameter , 45 degree angled Maksutov spotting scope. 835mm focal length, F12.8. Multicoated optics, 30x-90x Zoom eyepiece and table top tripod. Soft Case$59.88
52275130mm Mak 130mm (5.1") diameter, Maksutov spotting scope, 2000mm focal length (f/15.4). 1.25" 32mm Plossl eyepiece(65x) 10x50 finder, 45 degree erect image diagonal. Dove tail for 1/4-20 Camera tripod or CG5 style mount.$349.00
5226590mm Maksutov (3.5") diameter spotting scope. 32mm (38X) eyepiece and erect image diagonal. Others available. 1200mm focal length. Water proof. and case$198.78
5223250mm Mini refractor 50mm (2”) diameter spotting scope. Straight through 12 to 36X Zoom eyepiece. 250mm focal length. Water proof. Tabletop tripod and case$78.78

 

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The 102mm Wide View Spotting Scope's 4" aperture provides bright, breath-taking views of both ground and celestial objects. Its fully multi-coated optics perform brilliantly in low light conditions; perfect for squeezing more precious viewing time into those early mornings and late evenings. At 21" in length and 5 lbs. in weight, the 102 mm is lightweight and portable enough for serious field work. Great for bird watching, astronomy and photography as well as nature study. Two 1¼" eyepieces are included for 20x and 50x magnification. Also included is a 45 degree erect image diagonal and tripod adapter for mounting to any photographic tripod. Photographers will appreciate the 102's fast (500mm, f/5) optical system. Its classical refractor design with achromatic two-element lens made of crown and flint glass is well suited to both visual and photographic applications.

Specifications: Multi-Coated Optics; Large Zoom and Focus Wheels for Smooth Control; Extendable Lens Shade to Reduce Glare; Rubber Coated Texture for Comfortable Grip; Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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Celestron Wide View Spotting Scope
52270102mm Wide Field 102mm diameter, refractor, 500mm focal length (f/5).Fully Multicoated optics.2" Focuser, 1.25" 25mm Plossl eyepiece, 8x20 erect image finder, 45 degree erect image diagonal.$229.00

 

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