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Very inexpensive, and works well. Everything can be seen very clearly with this spotting. Without a doubt, this is highly recommened!
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I don't know what the problem others have had with this little gem, its a champ for me.. get nice closeups of objects 1.75 miles away with great clarity. Pros: CHEAP Cons: Size of Tripod
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Easy to setup and use spotting scope. I use it to monitor a local Regional Park as a volunteer and can recognize people I know from over a mile away! Focusing from a far takes a little getting used to due to the sensitive focusing knob. Zoom works...
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Inexpensive spotting scope by Legacy Reviewer, Verified Owner, June 8, 2008
For the price, this is a very adequate piece of equipment. Obviously there are much better models but for about $60, you can't go wrong if you're on a budget. Pros: Great price, tripod Cons: Small exit pupil
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Great for the money by Legacy Reviewer, September 29, 2009
For the bucks and for specific uses, very good value - I use this for spotting range targets, and it works well - Focus is crisp enough and power is sufficient for 300+ yard use. Does not have wide field of view at high magnification and the optics ...
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This product is perfect for someone like me, who loves hunting, stargazing, and wildlife, but can't afford the high-doller optics of better known manufacturers. Pros: Inexpensive, powerful zoom Cons: Inferior quality, difficult to focus
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Product Discontinued by Manufacturer

Celestron C65 Mini Mak 65mm Zoom Spotting Scope C 65 w/ Fixed 30x-90x Zoom Eyepiece, Tripod, Case 52234 has been discontinued by Celestron and is no longer available. Our product experts have helped us select these available replacements below.

Product Info for Celestron C65 Mini Mak 65mm Zoom Spotting Scope C 65 w/ Fixed 30x-90x Zoom Eyepiece, Tripod, Case 52234

Celestron C65 Mini Mak Spotting Scope 52234 brings portability to a new level. Celestron C65 MiniMak #52234 is tiny but powerful Spotting Scope comes with a tabletop tripod with built-in slow motion controls, a built-in zoom eyepiece capable of 90 times magnification, and a handy carrying case that allows the scope and tripod to break down to an even more portable configuration for traveling.image

The Maksutov optical design of Celestron C 65 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.

To protect the objective lens from scratches and dust, Celestron C-65 MiniMak Spotting Scope has a lens cap over the front of the tube. Celestron C-65mm Mini Mak Spotting Scopes come standard with a table top tripod and soft carrying cases. To know more about Celestron C-65-MiniMak Spotting Scope see Manual for this item.

Specifications for Celestron C 65mm Mini Mak Spotting Scopes:

Magnification:   30-90x
Objective Diameter:   65mm
Angle of View:   30x: 1.5°, 90x: 0.5°
Angular Field of View (FOV°):   .5° - 1.5°
Linear FOV (ft. @ 1000 yds):   79 @ 30x - 26 @ 90x
Minimum Focus Distance:   33.0' (10.0 m) at 30x
Exit Pupil Diameter:   30x: 2.2mm
Eye Relief:   15mm at 30x
Relative Brightness:   30x: 4.7
Twilight Factor:   30x: 44.2
Weatherproofing:  Weatherproof, but not waterproof
Dimensions:   9.0" (229mm) in Length
Weight:   3.10 lb (1406 g)

Celestron Spotting Scopes Telescopes

OpticsPlanet.com is an Authorized US Celestron Dealer, and we offer complete line of Celestron Spotting Scopes from celestron.com with Full US Celestron Limited Lifetime Warranty.  Whether you need a high end zoom spotting scope, or a small portable model, we have a Celestron scope for you - always onsale with Free Shipping and low competitive price!  In our store we carry 5 models of 65 mm, 80 mm and 100 mm Celestron Ultima Spotting scope series including the latest 80ED and 100ED extra low dispersion glass (ED) models, a refractor style 80ED (APO) spotting telescope, as well as three new Celestron Maksutov-Cassegrain spotting scopes (C65 MINI MAK, C90 MAK, and C130 MAK) that according to customer reviews and in our own tests perform exceptionally well for both terrestrial and astronomical observing, and Celestron redesigned and updated the existing Celestron spotting telescope models.  Whether you go with a classical refractor design of Celestron 80ED or Celestron 102mm Wide View Spotting Scope, or a Celestron C90 Maksutov Cassegrain telescope for bird watching, photography, nature study, hunting, scenic observing, and even astronomy - in fact, almost any type of astronomical and terrestrial observing you're interested in, we know that will be amazed by the breath-taking views through your Celestron spotting scope.

Want to use your spotting scope as a long telephoto lens? Photoapaters and mounts are available for our Celestron spotting scopes making them perfect for wide field astrophotography as well as nature photography.  Other Celestron Spotting scopes accessories and tripods are also available from OpticsPlanet.com.  Please contact us if you need any help or have any questions!

Celestron Spotting scopes warrantyAll Celestron Spotting Scopes from OpticsPlanet.com come with Celestron Limited Lifetime Warranty and guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for its usable lifetime. Celestron will repair or replace its Spotting Scopeor part thereof which, upon inspection by Celestron, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship.

Features of Celestron C 65 mm Mini-Mak Spotting Scope:

  • Multi-Coated Optics
  • 65 mm OTA, Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Design
  • Fixed 45° Eyepiece - Zooms up to 90x
  • Table Top Tripod with Slow Motion Controls
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Package Contents:

  • Celestron C65mm Mini Mak Spotting Scope
  • Table Top Tripod
  • Soft Carrying Case
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