{"title":"Catadioptric Spotting Scopes","description":"\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspanstyle\u003ehide::live::text\u003c\/spanstyle\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"c70-mini-mak-spotting-scope","title":"C70 Mini Mak Spotting Scope","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelestron Mini Maks bring portability and versatility; the Maksutov optical design is recognized for being compact, easy to use, and applicable for both terrestrial (land) and astronomical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC70 Mini Mak is a small but powerful spotting scope that includes a tabletop tripod which has built-in slow motion controls, a built-in zoom eyepiece capable of 75x magnification, and soft carrying case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaksutov-Cassegrain Optical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MAK\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a catadioptric spotting scope, which means the optical design includes both a lens and a mirror. The light coming through a MAK\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epasses through the corrector lens to the primary mirror and back to a spherical secondary mirror before it hits the eyepiece. Images are bright, sharp, and virtually free of chromatic aberration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/MAKS_design.png?v=1538585693\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/MAKS_design.png?v=1538585693\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maksutov-Cassegrain’s optical design offers several unique benefits. Instead of a secondary mirror, the MAK\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures a “secondary spot” of reflective coating applied directly to the inside of the corrector plate. Because of this, the spotting scope does not require frequent collimation. Also, the secondary spot is significantly smaller, giving the MAK\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eits signature high-contrast views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne important thing to note about Maksutov-Cassegrain spotting scope is that the larger, heavier Maksutov corrector plate takes longer to cool down and adjust to ambient air temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47324197585215,"sku":"52238","price":63.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/9840\/0063\/products\/52238_C70_Mini_Mak_1.jpg?v=1700601133"},{"product_id":"c90-mak-spotting-scope","title":"C90 MAK Spotting Scope","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Maksutov optical design is recognized for being a portable design that is easy to use and has a variety of applications, making it an excellent choice for both terrestrial and astronomical usage. This C90 Mak has excellent optics with razor sharp images over a wide field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaksutov-Cassegrain Optical Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MAK\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a catadioptric\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003espotting scope, which means the optical design includes both a lens and a mirror. The light coming through a MAK\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epasses through the corrector lens to the primary mirror and back to a spherical secondary mirror before it hits the eyepiece. Images are bright, sharp, and virtually free of chromatic aberration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/MAKS_design.png?v=1538585693\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/MAKS_design.png?v=1538585693\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maksutov-Cassegrain’s optical design offers several unique benefits. Instead of a secondary mirror, the MAK\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures a “secondary spot” of reflective coating applied directly to the inside of the corrector plate. Because of this, the spotting scope\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edoes not require frequent collimation. Also, the secondary spot is significantly smaller, giving the MAK\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eits signature high-contrast views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne important thing to note about Maksutov-Cassegrain spotting scope is that the larger, heavier Maksutov corrector plate takes longer to cool down and adjust to ambient air temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47324205711679,"sku":"52268","price":98.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/9840\/0063\/products\/52268_C90_Mak_1.jpg?v=1700601250"},{"product_id":"c5-spotting-scope","title":"C5 Spotting Scope","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelestron's C5 Spotting Scope is a 5\" (127 mm) aperture, 1250 mm f\/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system. Its optical excellence is the reason it was chosen by NASA for many space shuttle missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C5's aperture of 5\" allows it to easily outperform smaller aperture spotting scopes. Offering 4½ times more light gathering ability than a 60 mm spotting scope and 2½ times more than an 80 mm scope, Celestron's C5 is the clear choice when a powerful instrument delivering brilliant, crisp views is what you require.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 1250 mm f\/10 telephoto lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotography 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 35 mm SLR camera to the back of the C5 spotting scope, and you're ready to shoot. 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