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- 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Design
- StarBright XLT Coatings
Celestron's C5 OTA 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.
At just six pounds in weight and 11 inches in length, this 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.
The 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 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.
The C5 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 telescope to being a high performance 1250 mm f/10 telephoto lens.
Photography 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 DSLR camera to the back of the C5 scope, and you're ready to shoot.
Specifications
| Apparent Field of View | 1 ° |
| Camera Adaptable | Yes |
| Close Focus (Binoculars) | 20 ft (6.1 m) |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright |
| Weight (oz) | 96 oz (2722 g) |