Celestron C5 Spotting Scope: Versatility Meets Optical Excellence
The Celestron C5 Spotting Scope stands as a testament to superior optical design, featuring a 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain system with StarBright XLT Coatings, delivering exceptional clarity and brightness. This scope comes with a 25 mm eyepiece offering 50x magnification, a 45° erect image diagonal, and a 6x30 erect image finderscope, all packaged in a water-resistant, soft-sided case. Notably, the C5's exceptional quality was recognized by NASA, as it was selected for various space shuttle missions.
Weighing just six pounds and measuring 11 inches in length, the C5 is not only powerful but also remarkably portable, making it an ideal companion for serious bird watchers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates stunning views, whether at home or in the field. Its 5" aperture significantly outshines smaller scopes, providing substantially more light gathering ability.
The C5 is a multi-purpose instrument, adept at close-up observations of wildlife and plant life, as well as serving as an astronomical telescope. Its near focus of approximately 20 feet allows for detailed viewing of nearby subjects. As a telephoto lens, the C5 excels with its 1250 mm f/10 configuration.
For photography enthusiasts, the C5 is fully adaptable for cameras. Attaching a suitable T-Adapter and T-Ring transforms it into a high-quality telephoto lens for SLR cameras. Its tripod adapter block facilitates easy mounting for both viewing and photography. The Celestron C5 Spotting Scope, complete with its carrying case, offers a lifetime of versatile, high-quality viewing and photography experiences.
Specifications
| Magnification: |
50x (with included eyepiece) |
| Objective Lens Diameter: |
127mm (5") |
| Eyepieces: |
25mm Plössl (.98") |
| Angular Field of View: |
1° with included eyepiece |
| Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) / @1000 m): |
157.5 ft (17.5 m) with included eyepiece |
| Focal Length: |
1250mm (49") |
| Exit Pupil: |
2.5mm (0.1") with included eyepiece |
| Eye Relief: |
22mm (0.87") with included eyepiece |
| Close Focus: |
20 ft (6.1 m) with included eyepiece |
| Twilight Factor: |
79.7 with included eyepiece |
| Relative Brightness: |
6.5 with included eyepiece |
| Lens Coatings: |
StarBright XLT |
| Prism Glass (Type): |
BaK4 |
| Prism Coatings: |
N/A |
| Weight: |
96 oz (2,722 g) |
| Environmental Protection: |
Water Resistant |
| Nitrogen Filled: |
No |
| Tripod Adaptable: |
Yes |
| Carrying Case: |
Black nylon with custom foam protective insert |
| Camera Adaptable: |
Yes |
| Dimensions: |
330mm x 152mm x 168mm (13.0" x 6.0" x 6.6") without include eyepiece |
| Included Items: |
Plössl 25mm eyepiece
45° diagonal
6x30 Erect Image Finderscope
Objective Lens Cover
Eyepiece Lens cap
Firm-sided Custom Fit Case |
| Solar Warning |
- Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with this optic. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
- Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.
- Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.
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| California Residents |
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Software and Documentation
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