Celestron Ultima 80 Spotting Scope - 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece - Multi-coated Optics - Bird Watching, Wildlife, Scenery, Hunting - Waterproof and Fogproof - Soft Carrying Case

The Celestron Ultima 80 series is thoughtfully crafted to excel in diverse viewing conditions, making it an ideal companion for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers who love nature observation and long-distance spotting. Featuring an 80mm refractor design that boasts high-quality multi-coated optics, this spotting scope is both portable and durable, equipped with a robust 20-60x zoom eyepiece. Notably, the Ultima spotting scope is completely waterproof and fogproof, thanks to its dry nitrogen gas filling and sealed construction, which effectively prevents internal lens fogging. This feature ensures you can fully enjoy your viewing experiences, even in extreme weather.

Additionally, the Ultima 80 has a T-mount adapter designed for digiscoping, enabling you to capture brilliant, sharp images through the scope with ease. Simply attach your DSLR camera, equipped with a T-ring, and you’re set to start shooting.

Every Celestron optical product is engineered with an emphasis on exceptional performance, durability, and quality, making it a standout in its category. Celestron optics promise a lifetime of viewing pleasure at an unbeatable value. When purchasing, you can do so with confidence, knowing that you are choosing the world’s leading telescope brand, which has been based in California since 1960. Its products come with a Limited Lifetime Warranty and unlimited access to technical support from a team of US-based professionals.

The Ultima 80mm Zoom Spotting Scope offers significantly brighter and sharper images compared to entry-level 60mm models. As a refractor-style scope with an Achromatic objective lens, it guarantees excellent light transmission. This is achieved through multi-layer anti-reflection coatings on the objective lens, zoom eyepiece, and BAK-4 prisms. The multi-coated 80mm objective lens ensures around 77% brighter views than a typical 60mm scope, with the built-in zoom lens delivering crisp images from 20X up to 60X magnification.

With a sleek waterproof design, the Ultima 80 comes with a padded soft case that features dual zippers for protection, even while mounted on a tripod. Its dimensions exceed 18 inches in length when including the eyepiece, with a weight of approximately 3.6 pounds. The removable rubber eyecup reveals a standard “T-thread” for camera attachment. The 45° angled eyepiece enhances usability by allowing the use of a shorter tripod for comfortable viewing and photography.

Focusing ranges from just 27 feet to infinity with only a few adjustments. Those who wear glasses can enjoy the entire 2-degree field of view at 20X magnification by folding down the rubber eyecup, requiring minimal focus adjustments when zooming from 20X to 60X. However, some users may prefer taking off their glasses to appreciate slightly enhanced contrast and sharpness.

It is worth noting that the traditional crown and flint achromatic lens in the Ultima 80 may show some false color, commonly referred to as blue fringing or chromatic aberration. While this fringing is well controlled at 20X magnification, it becomes more pronounced as zooming increases toward 60X. For those seeking a more advanced experience, Celestron offers the Ultima 80ED and Regal 80 F-ED models, which utilize specialized ED glass lenses to virtually eliminate blue fringing and deliver the sharpest high-power views possible.

Boasting a larger aperture than the 65mm variant, the 80mm model enhances brightness by 50%. Its excellent multi-coated optics encapsulated in a portable design ensure that this spotting scope delivers exceptional performance across various viewing scenarios. Perfect for nature observation and long-distance spotting, the green metal optical tube facilitates discreet viewing in any natural setting. The Ultima series is a perfect companion for anyone who appreciates the great outdoors.

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