Celestron 11039 C5 Spotting Scope

by Celestron

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21 x 15 x 12 inches ; 12 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002CTZE8
• Item model number: 11039
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,871 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 28, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Celestron’s C5 Spotting Scope is a 5 inch (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 inches allows it to easily outperform smaller aperture spotting scopes. Offering 4.5 times more light gathering ability than a 60mm spotting scope and 2.5 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 could not 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.

Product Description

52291 Features: -Spotting scope.-5'' Schmidt-cassegrain optical design.-25 mm (50x) Eyepiece.-Starbright XLT coatings.-45 Erect image diagonal.-6x30 Erect image finderscope.-Water-resistant soft-sided case. Color/Finish: -Color: Black. Dimensions: -Dimensions: 11'' H x 15'' W x 18'' D.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good product, January 11, 2007

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T. Conrad "Old Grouch" (Colorado Springs) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Celestron 11039 C5 Spotting Scope (Electronics)

It does exactly what it should do. Clear, bright image. Easy to set up and focus. The main lens cover does come up a bit short. Other than that, a very good telescope.