Celestron 52302 Regal Refractor 80mm F-ED Spotting Scope

by Celestron

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 9 x 6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001UQ6E3U
• Item model number: 52302
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,337 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Celestron 52302 Regal Refractor 80mm F-ED Spotting Scope

Celestron’s Regal 80 F-ED Zoom Spotting Scope offers high end optics in a medium priced spotting scope. The “Fluoro ED” glass objective lens virtually eliminates the false color or blue fringing commonly seen with traditional achromatic lenses. With its Fluoro-ED optics and Multi-Coated zoom lens the Regal 80 F-ED delivers images that compare with more expensive ED and Fluorite spotting scopes.

Conventional achromatic scopes seem to lose sharpness at high power because different colors come to focus at slightly different points, this is known as “chromatic aberration.” The Regal 80 F-ED with its Fluoro-ED objective lens overcomes this problem and gives me images that are delightfully crisp and clear. When I’m looking at backyard birds at 20X magnification the view is so sharp it’s like holding a bird in my hand. When I look at the Moon at 60X, I can easily pick out detail and identify hundreds of craters.

The Regal 80 F-ED features a sleek, waterproof design and includes a padded soft case with zippers on both ends so the scope can be protected even while mounted on a tripod. With the 20-60X zoom eyepiece the Regal 80 F-ED measures about 19 inches long and weighs just over 4 pounds. A “T-thread” adapter is included for attaching a camera. I like the 45* angled eyepiece because I can use a shorter tripod to support the spotting scope while viewing or while taking pictures with a digital camera.

The dual-speed focus knobs allow really sharp focusing anywhere from 20 feet to the horizon. The twist-up eyecup allows me to see a generous 2.1 degree field of view at 20X, even while wearing glasses. Sometimes though I like to take my glasses off while observing because the view seems to have just a little more contrast and sharpness. I like the fact that the Regal 80 F-ED gives me a sharp image either way.

Celestron’s Regal 80 F-ED Zoom Spotting Scope combines sharp multicoated optics with a good quality zoom lens in a compact waterproof package. Top it off with a lifetime “No-Fault” warranty and the Celestron Regal 80 F-ED is simply a great value. --Jeff Phillips

Pros:

• Sharp multi-coated optics
• Good zoom eyepiece
• Waterproof design
• Lifetime no-fault warranty

Cons:

• Imported from China

Product Description

80MM (3.1-Inch) diameter 45⁰ angled APO refracting spotting scope. Waterproof 480MM focal length (f/6) Fully multi-coated optics Low dispersion fluoro ED glass

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD BUY!!!, March 6, 2011

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Mr.M - See all my reviews

This review is from: Celestron 52302 Regal Refractor 80mm F-ED Spotting Scope (Electronics)

As far as operation of the scope it's Excellent. Has great clairity of objects at 300 to 400 yards. Operation of Spotting scope is easy with the coarse & fine focus knobs.
Only draw back is soft case that's included with spotting scope,It fitted way to tight. Contacted Celestron & within approximittly 6 weeks I had a new replacement case that fits just fine.
Overall I highly reccomend this scope, for it's price it's by far A BEST DEAL. Celestron Customer Service was Personable enough to resolve the case issue. Keep in mind, the Scope & Case are manufactured in CHINA.
Wish I could have afforded JAPANESE,AUSTRIAN,or AMERICAN made optics, this was my best compromise.

5.0 out of 5 stars stargazer, January 18, 2012

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stargazer - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Celestron 52302 Regal Refractor 80mm F-ED Spotting Scope (Electronics)

We bought this for dual use, gazing at stars and spotting targets. This was an excellent purchase. Definitely need a steady tripod to hold the focus. Recommend 'buy' to others.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Scope, August 14, 2011

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Hymac72 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Celestron 52302 Regal Refractor 80mm F-ED Spotting Scope (Electronics)

I wanted to buy a spotting scope for day & occasional astro viewing. This scope is brilliantly made, easy to use and has pretty good optics. You will need a tripod of course due to its weight. I searched reviews of various spotting scopes & this Celestron Regal 80mm is perfect for bird watching and spying on objects miles away. The moon looks amazing and I picked out all four moons of Jupiter and saw the planets' banding easily. Lifetime replacement warranty, quality optics, excellent price and can be used for digi-scope photography. The workmanship was far better than I expected; you will not regret buying one of these beauties. It came packaged real well & made it all the way to New Zealand in perfect condition. Very swift service from Amazon and the retailer. Get one....set-up in seconds for hours of viewing pleasure!