Celestron C5 127mm Astronomy Spotting Scope - 52291

Celestron's C5 spotting scope has been a bestseller for decades. In fact, it performs so well that NASA chose it for several space shuttle missions in the 1990s! Here on Earth this 5" (127mm) 1,250mm f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube is a perfect choice for the outdoors or viewing outer space. The Celestron C5 127mm spotter really shines when used for astronomy, serious bird watching, nature observation, and long range surveillance. Weighing just 6 lb and measuring 11" in length, this scope is a completely portable visual and photographic instrument that performs well in any viewing location. Plus, you can expand its capabilities with a wide variety of optional accessories. With 5" of aperture, the C5 offers more light gathering ability than most other spotting scopes in its price range. The result? Crisper, brighter, more detailed images. You'll get more than 4.5 times the light gathering ability of a 60mm spotting scope and nearly 2.5 times that of an 80mm scope, making the Celest