The Celestron C5 Spotting Scope strikes the perfect balance between powerful performance and effortless portability. Ideal for birdwatching, wildlife observation, and casual stargazing, this versatile scope brings distant subjects into stunning, crystal-clear focus, no matter where your adventures take you. Exceptional Optical Design and Performance Featuring a 5″ (127 mm) aperture and a 1250 mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system, the C5 offers exceptional light-gathering ability for bright, detailed images, even in low-light conditions. Thanks to Celestron’s patented StarBright XLT coating, enjoy sharp, high-contrast visuals with true color accuracy—perfect for spotting distant wildlife, lunar features, and planetary details. Its optical prowess even earned it a spot on a NASA space shuttle mission! With its 5″ aperture, the C5 delivers 4.5 times more light than a 60 mm scope and 2.5 times more than an 80 mm scope. Its impressive close focus of 20 feet allows for detailed observation of plants, wildlife, birds, and insects. Plus, the integrated ¼”-20 thread mount makes it easy to secure the C5 on a tripod, ensuring stable, adjustable viewing for long periods of time. Effortless Photography Capture professional-quality images with ease. The C5 is camera-ready, accommodating smartphone adapters, DSLRs, and mirrorless cameras through T-adapters and T-Rings. Simply connect your camera to the rear cell of the scope and start shooting stunning photos. Versatile Accessories The C5 comes equipped with essential accessories to enhance your viewing experience. The included 25mm Plössl eyepiece offers a standard 50x magnification, while the 1.25-inch eyepiece holder lets you customize your view with additional eyepieces (sold separately). The scope also features a 6×30 optical finderscope to help locate objects within its field of view and an erect image diagonal for right-side-up terrestrial observations. Portable and Convenient Weighing just six pounds and measuring 11 inches in length, the C5 is incredibly portable. Its compact size allows it to fit easily into a backpack or its included carrying case, making it simple to transport to any observing site. Elevate your outdoor adventures with the iconic Celestron C5 Spotting Scope—where power and portability meet for an exceptional viewing experience. Specifications
