Celestron has rooted itself long back and has celebrated its 50th anniversary in a successful manner. They being the experts in producing the magnifying devices has a category of spotting scopes included in its port folio. Celestron C50 Mini Mak Waterproof Spotting Scope is one among the compact and portable category of devices. The following is the review of the same that helps you further with the details of both technical and functionality.
Model Overview:
This Celestron Spotting Scope being the portable make with the versatility to use in wide applications. If you desire to look for the one that serves both celestial and terrestrial observation then the right catch is here. The sound magnification ability for its compact construction has an edge of the many models available in the market. The structural design is that the length of the optical tube is 254 mm while it weighs mere 770 grams the weight of almost many binoculars. This is quite obvious can be carried along to cherish the observation ability.
Type:
The optics falls into the category of Maksutov-Cassegrain type with the optical design of multi-coating. This type gives a compact construction and the lens offer glare free viewing. This also helps to view in bright sunlight or in the dim moon light.
Aperture:
Denoting the diameter of the lens is one among the important factors that determine the quality of the device. The larger is the spec here, the better is the performance. Celestron C50 Mini Maksutov-Cassegrain Spotting Scope states an aperture of 50 mm. It transforms the light to its ability to make the object look clearer.
Magnification:
This denotes the degree to which the viewing object can be enlarged to vision. The power of this device in terms of its magnification is 25x to 75x. This also relates to the clarity of the images as the lower the power the objects come to look brighter and will also have a better eye relief. On the whole, this is an optimised specification.
Focal length:
If you desire to view a long distance objects then the longer is the focal length the better will be the image transmission. With 580 mm as the focal length that denotes the distance in the optical system from the lens to the focus point. This compact model offers a reasonable focal length.
Field of view:
The angular field of view of 1.3 degree to 7 degree and the linear field of view at the distance of 1000 m are 68 ft @ 25x and 35 ft @ 75x. When observing the sky through this device it measures in the degree and once the larger is the view the better will be the distance covered in the comfortable manner. When discussing the close focus it offers about 10 feet close observation and is quite interesting for viewing the moving objects especially during the terrestrial observations.
Eye Relief:
This is one essential fact that has to be looked into while choosing the right scope as with the long eye relief the comfort for the glass wearing eyes can be experienced. This C50 Mini Mak Spotting Scope offers 20mm eye relief that makes it suitable for the spectacle wearers too to use this device without the feel of stress.
Other convenient features:
Celestron C50 Mini Portable Spotting Scope is been designed to be waterproof, it sets the bothered minds free to use it in the outdoor and during the extreme of weather conditions. Quite powerful is this Spotting Scope and in order to use its power comfortable it includes the tabletop tripod and also has built-in panhandle control. Further the built-in zoom eyepiece also offers enhanced magnification of 90 xs. Added to these is the advantage of the no-fault lifetime warranty offered by Celestron and it comes with a soft carrying case to ensure easy mobility with it.
Celestron C50 Mini Mak Waterproof Spotting Scope – Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Celestron |
| Model Name | C50 Mini Mak Waterproof Spotting Scope |
| Type / Category | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Magnification | 25-75 x |
| Focal length | 580 mm |
| Control | Built-in Pan handle |
| Aperture | 50 mm |
| Eye piece | zooms up to 75x |
| Optical coating | Multicoated |
| Construction | Mini, Portable |
| Optical tube length | 254 mm |
| Angle | 45 degree |
| Angular field of view | 1.3 degree to 7 degree |
| Linear field of view @ 1000 yards/metres | 68 ft @ 25x
35 ft @ 75x |
| Close focus | 10 ft |
| Camera adaptable | Yes |
| Eye relief | 20 mm |
| Rain guard | Yes |
| Water proof / Fog proof | Yes |
| Rubber armouring | Yes |
| Weight | 770 grams |
| Tripod | Yes |
| Carrying case | Yes |
| Warranty | No fault lifetime Warranty |
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Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
