The Celestron C70 Mini Mak Spotting Scope is a Maksutov-Cassegrain type scope, which means it is inexpensive yet powerful. The Maksutov optical design is recognized for being compact, easy to use, and applicable for both terrestrial (land) and astronomical use. This makes it ideal as a tote-along for a car window, or as a travelling companion for all of your sights in life.
This kit includes a tabletop tripod which has built-in slow motion controls, a built-in zoom eyepiece capable of 75x magnification, and a soft carrying case.
Magnification | 25-75x |
Objective Lens Diameter | 70mm |
Angle of View | 25x: 1.3° 75x: 0.7° |
Field-of-View (@ 1000 Yds) | 25x:: 68' (23 m at 1000 m) 75x: 35' (12 m at 1000 m) |
Minimum Focus Distance | 16' (5.3 m) at 25x |
Exit Pupil Diameter | 25x: 2.8mm 75x: 0.9mm |
Eye Relief | 22mm at 25x (unspecified otherwise) |
Relative Brightness | 25x: 8 75x: 0.8 |
Twilight Factor | 25x: 42 75x: 72 |
Weatherproofing | No |
Dimensions | 11" (279mm) in length |
Weight | 2 lbs (910g) |
Reviews Celestron C70 Mini Mak 2.7"/70mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Spotting Scope Kit