Spotting Scopes

Spotting scopes are small telescopes made for terrestrial viewing. Most spotting scopes are designed to present an image that is both upright and correct in left-right orientation. Many spotting scopes are equipped with zoom eyepieces. The erecting prisms built into correct image spotting scopes typically limit their useful magnification to a maximum of 60-80X. Some of the spotting scopes represented here, notably the Orion Apex line, might better be described as crossovers. These are astronomical telescopes that can also be used as spotters. This type accepts interchangeable eyepieces and can be configured to exceed the 60-80X magnification limitation of their classical spotting scope brethren.

Celestron C90 Mak

Celestron 90mm (3.5 inch) diameter Maksutov spotting scope, erect image diagonal 45°-1-1/4", waterproof

$199.00

Celestron Ultima 65

Celestron Ultima 65mm (2.6 inch) diameter 45 degree angled refracting spotting scope

$139.00

Celestron Ultima 80

Ultima 80mm features a 45° viewing angle and offers a step up in aperture from the 65mm, offering 50% brighter images. The 80mm refractor features excellent multi-coated optics packed into a portable and durable refractor design.

$199.00

Orion Apex 90mm Maksutov-Cassegrain

The Compact Mak - A Scope For All Reasons With a tube length of 11 inches, a 90mm (3.5 inch) precision-polished fully multi-coated meniscus front lens, and solid uncompromising construction.

$229.95

Orion Apex 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain

The Apex's 102mm-diameter (4 inch) optics collect 28% more light than a 90mm scope. The fully multi-coated curved front meniscus lens guarantees the highest possible light transmission.

$299.95

Orion Apex 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain

The Apex 127 couples to any sturdy equatorial mount or photo-style tripod. T-threads on the eyepiece adapter also allow attachment of a 35mm camera body (with optional T-ring).

$399.95