Celestron Regal M2 65ED Spotting Scope
The Celestron Regal M2 65ED Spotting Scope is a superior choice for outdoor enthusiasts and photographers, offering advanced features typically found in more expensive models. This model is perfect for bird watching, nature observation, long-distance viewing, and even casual astronomical observing.
Key Features:
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ED Objective Lens: Incorporates Extra Low Dispersion glass to minimize chromatic aberration, resulting in accurate color reproduction, increased resolution, and enhanced contrast.
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XLT Coatings: The scope is equipped with Celestron’s proprietary fully multi-coated optics, known as XLT coatings, which maximize light transmission, ensuring brighter images along with increased resolution and contrast.
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Lightweight Magnesium Alloy Body: The body is made of magnesium alloy, strong and durable yet lighter than traditional aluminum alloy housings, making it more portable.
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Dual Focus Mechanism: Features a dual focus system with both coarse and fine adjustments, enabling quick and detailed focus adjustments.
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Adjustable Rotating Tripod Mount: The mount rotates and has detents to set the eyepiece in the optimal viewing position for different applications.
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Versatile 16-48x Zoom Eyepiece: The adjustable magnification eyepiece provides a wide field of view for general observation and detailed views when needed. It also includes a twist-up eyecup for comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses.
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Standard 1.25” Eyepiece Mount: Compatible with a variety of astronomical eyepieces, adding to the scope’s versatility.
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Photography Capabilities: Includes a T-Adapter ring, facilitating easy 35mm/DSLR photography.
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Built-in Sunshade: The sliding sunshade, equipped with a sighting line, blocks stray light and protects the objective lens from moisture, aiding in subject location.
The Regal M2 65ED Spotting Scope is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who demand quality and performance. Its waterproof and nitrogen-purged design ensures durability in various weather conditions. The scope is not only lighter than its predecessor, but also includes an upgraded focusing mechanism for more rapid and precise adjustments.
Perfect for photography, the Regal M2 comes ready for attachment to a camera, making it an excellent tool for capturing detailed images of distant subjects. Its ergonomic design, combined with high-quality optics, makes it a reliable companion for any adventure or observation activity.
Specifications
| GENERAL | |
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| Magnification: | 16 - 48x |
| Objective Lens Diameter: | 65mm (2.56") |
| Eyepieces: | 8mm - 24mm (.3" - .94") |
| Angular Field of View: | 2.5° - 1.3° with included eyepiece |
| Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) / @1000 m): | 131 - 68 ft (43 - 23 m) with included eyepiece |
| Focal Length: | 382mm (15") |
| Exit Pupil: | 4mm - 1.3mm (.15" - .05") with included eyepiece |
| Eye Relief: | 20mm (.78") @ 16x with included eyepiece |
| Close Focus: | 16.4 ft (5 m) @ 16x with included eyepiece |
| Twilight Factor: | 32.2 - 55.9 with included eyepiece |
| Relative Brightness: | 16 - 1.7 with included eyepiece |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude: |
Ideal: 11.56 Moderate: 10.56 Poor: 9.56 |
| Lens Coatings: | XLT (Fully Multi-Coated) |
| Prism Glass (Type): | BaK4 |
| Prism Coatings: | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight: | 47.2 oz (1337 g) without included eyepiece attached 58.2 oz (1649 g) with included eyepiece attached |
| Environmental Protection: | Waterproof |
| Nitrogen Filled: | Yes |
| Tripod Adaptable: | Yes |
| Carrying Case: | Padded green woven nylon view-through |
| Camera Adaptable: | Yes |
| Dimensions: | 340mm x 96mm x 124mm (13.4" x 3.8" x 4.9") without included eyepiece attached 393mm x 96mm x 180mm (15.5" x 3.8" x 7.1") with included eyepiece attached |
| Included Items: | Zoom eyepiece Objective lens cap Eyepiece cover Soft Carrying case T-Adapter ring Eyepiece mount cap Lens cloth Instruction manual |
| Solar Warning |
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| California Residents |
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. |