Main observation instrument is a Sky Watcher 150mm
Telescope Information : - Explorer-150 150mm (6") f/750 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x30 & x75 Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300 Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm Telescope Focal Length: 750mm (f/5) Eyepiece Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm Parabolic Primary Mirror 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports 6x30 Finderscope Direct SLR Camera Connection EQ3-2 Deluxe Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder 1.5" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray 33% more Light Gathering than 130mm
New for 2012
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.
Just as at home for both terrestrial and astronomical use
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.
General Details:
OPTICAL DESIGN: Schmidt-Cassegrain
APERTURE: 127 mm (5 in)
FOCAL LENGTH: 1250 mm (49.21 in)
FOCAL RATIO: 9.84
FINDERSCOPE: 8x20
ANGLE: 0 or 45 °
EYEPIECE 1: 25 mm (0.98 in)
MAGNIFICATION 1: 50 x
CARRYING CASE: Foam Case
ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW: 1 °
LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 YDS): 53 ft (16.15 m)
EYE RELIEF: 22 mm (0.87 in)
NEAR FOCUS (BINOCULARS): 20 ft (6.1 m)
OPTICAL COATINGS: StarBright XLT
CAMERA ADAPTABLE: Optional T-Adapter
OPTICAL TUBE LENGTH: 13 in (330.2 mm)
WEIGHT: 96 oz (2721.55 g)
Telescope Information : - Explorer-150 150mm (6") f/750 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x30 & x75 Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300 Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm Telescope Focal Length: 750mm (f/5) Eyepiece Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm Parabolic Primary Mirror 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports 6x30 Finderscope Direct SLR Camera Connection EQ3-2 Deluxe Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder 1.5" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray 33% more Light Gathering than 130mm
New for 2012
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.
Just as at home for both terrestrial and astronomical use
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.
General Details:
- 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Design
- StarBright XLT Multi-Coating
- 25 mm (50x) Eyepiece
- 45° Erect Image Diagonal
- 8x20 Erect Image Finderscope
- Water-Resistant Soft-Sided Case
OPTICAL DESIGN: Schmidt-Cassegrain
APERTURE: 127 mm (5 in)
FOCAL LENGTH: 1250 mm (49.21 in)
FOCAL RATIO: 9.84
FINDERSCOPE: 8x20
ANGLE: 0 or 45 °
EYEPIECE 1: 25 mm (0.98 in)
MAGNIFICATION 1: 50 x
CARRYING CASE: Foam Case
ANGULAR FIELD OF VIEW: 1 °
LINEAR FIELD OF VIEW (@1000 YDS): 53 ft (16.15 m)
EYE RELIEF: 22 mm (0.87 in)
NEAR FOCUS (BINOCULARS): 20 ft (6.1 m)
OPTICAL COATINGS: StarBright XLT
CAMERA ADAPTABLE: Optional T-Adapter
OPTICAL TUBE LENGTH: 13 in (330.2 mm)
WEIGHT: 96 oz (2721.55 g)