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- 80mm Refractor Spotting Scope
- Multi-Coated optics
- 45� viewing angle
- 20-60x zoom eyepiece
- Sight tube for quick targeting
- Waterproof
- Soft carrying case
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Celestron's Ultima Refractor range was designed to perform well in a range of viewing situations, making it a great all-around optical instrument. Great for observing nature and long distance spotting and since it is completely waterproof you can feel comfortable using it in extreme weather
Product Description
The Ultima 80 mm features a 45° viewing angle and offers a step up in aperture from the 65mm, offering 50% brighter images. The 80 mm refractor features excellent multi-coated optics packed into a portable and durable refractor design and it comes standard with a 20-60x zoom eyepiece.
This series was designed to perform well in a range of viewing situations, making it a great all-around optical instrument. You’ll love it for observing nature and long distance spotting and since it is completely waterproof you can feel comfortable using it in extreme weather. The green rubber optical tube allows for subtle observation in any nature environment. Ultima spotters are a great companion for any nature or outdoor enthusiast. Soft carrying case included.
Features:
- 80 mm Refractor Spotting Scope
- Multi-Coated optics
- 45° viewing angle
- 20-60x zoom eyepiece
- Sight tube for quick targeting
- Waterproof
- Soft carrying case
Specifications:
- Optical Design: Refractor
- Aperture (mm): 80 mm (3.15")
- Focal Length (mm): 480 mm (19")
- Focal Ratio: 6
- Angle: 45 °
- Eyepiece 1: 8-24 Zoom
- Magnification 1: 20-60 x
- Finderscope: Sighting tube
- Carrying Case: Soft Case
- Highest Useful Magnification: 189 x
- Lowest Useful Magnification: 11 x
- Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 12
- Resolution (Rayleigh) : 1.74 arc seconds
- Resolution (Dawes): 1.45 arc seconds
- Light Gathering Power: 131 x
- Angular Field of View: 2° - .1°
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
I first looked through a spotting scope on the Isle of Mull in Scotland. A chap had set his scope up looking at a family of otters and let us have a look. The view was really amazing, and although I never thought to see what make his scope was I had to have one. I read as many reviews as I could in my price range when I got home, and decided on the Celestron Ultima 80. I have not been dissapointed. I think that for the money this scope is very good. I have been birdwatching at Rutland water with a mate who has a Kowa scope. This is a quality (read expensive) scope, but the Celestron very nearly matches it, and actually has a more powerfull zoom. I must admit that the brightness of the image decreases at the max 60x, but this is to be expected. I usually use the scope between 20 and 40x mag. where the brightness and clarity is very good. I have used it to look at the moon and the planets, and with a sturdy tripod the results are very impressive. If like me you can't justify spending serious money on a scope, I can recommend the Ultima 80.
UPDATE AFTER 18 MONTH USE.
I continue to be impressed by my scope, but I have now looked through a lot of very good scopes (Swarovski, Leica etc.) and I decided to improve my scope with a better eyepiece. After a good deal of Googling I decided that the Baader Hyperion zoom was what I needed. This fits straight on to Celestron spotting scopes, the only downside being the price (APPROX. £180 NEW). After a patient wait I managed to pick up a second hand one off Ebay. I fitted it and went to my local gravel pit to try it out. WOW!!! Absolutely awesome, the difference is outstanding. The field of view is much wider and the image crystal clear even when zoomed in. I recommend this upgrade to anyone with a Celestron scope.
UPDATE AFTER 18 MONTH USE.
I continue to be impressed by my scope, but I have now looked through a lot of very good scopes (Swarovski, Leica etc.) and I decided to improve my scope with a better eyepiece. After a good deal of Googling I decided that the Baader Hyperion zoom was what I needed. This fits straight on to Celestron spotting scopes, the only downside being the price (APPROX. £180 NEW). After a patient wait I managed to pick up a second hand one off Ebay. I fitted it and went to my local gravel pit to try it out. WOW!!! Absolutely awesome, the difference is outstanding. The field of view is much wider and the image crystal clear even when zoomed in. I recommend this upgrade to anyone with a Celestron scope.
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
This is my first spotting scope which I bought after using someone else's on a bird-spotting holiday. I am very pleased with it and so far have had no problems setting it up or using it. It is fairly light to carry and comes in a handy bag and although I still carry my binoculars, I am using it more now as my first choice to look at wildlife.
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
I purchased this scope for checking my arrows on the target and have been very happy with it. The narrow field of view which is a slight disadvantage mentioned in an earlier review is of no consequence to an archer and the zoom facility is more than I require for easy spotting at 100yards. It is slightly heavier and longer than my old scope but comes with a carry case and shoulder strap. I have had to purchase a heavier tripod but this was no bad thing as my previous scope broke when the old flimsy tripod was blown over. I did a lot of comparisons before buying this scope and it was very good value for money.
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Great value scope!
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Published 2 months ago by Fraoch04
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having bought this produgt from amazon i had it a week and it broke down
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it was the eyepiece it seized up but do not let it put you off buying this scope
it is brilliant... Read more
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Published 16 months ago by rattus
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Had loads of fun viewing Jupiter and 4 of her moons. Venus in the early morning. Can't wait to see Saturn and Mars and more especially the birds and deer on Mull later in the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mrs. S. Tarbuck
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