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title: "52250 Ultima 20-60x80mm Angled Refractor Spotting Scope Telescope with Multi-Coated Optics, Waterproof Rubber Tubing and Soft Carry Case, Green"
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# Waterproof & fogproof with nitrogen-purged optics 20-60x zoom eyepiece for razor-sharp focus 80mm objective lens for bright, detailed views 52250 Ultima 20-60x80mm Angled Refractor Spotting Scope Telescope with Multi-Coated Optics, Waterproof Rubber Tubing and Soft Carry Case, Green

**Brand:** celestron
**Price:** £360.02
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- **What is this?** 52250 Ultima 20-60x80mm Angled Refractor Spotting Scope Telescope with Multi-Coated Optics, Waterproof Rubber Tubing and Soft Carry Case, Green by celestron
- **How much does it cost?** £360.02 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- celestron enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted celestron brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Digiscoping Made Effortless:** Integrated T-adapter lets you seamlessly attach your DSLR or smartphone to capture stunning photos through the scope—share your discoveries instantly.
- • **All-Weather Ready Durability:** Fully waterproof and fogproof design ensures uninterrupted adventure, rain or shine—never miss a moment outdoors.
- • **Crystal-Clear Vision at Every Zoom:** Experience ultra-sharp images from 20x to 60x magnification, perfect for spotting wildlife or distant landscapes with precision.
- • **Multi-Coated Optics for Vivid Colors:** Advanced anti-reflective coatings maximize brightness and contrast, delivering vibrant, true-to-life views even in low light.
- • **Portable Powerhouse with Premium Accessories:** Lightweight 1.62 kg build, soft carrying case, and extended tripod mount plate make it easy to carry and set up anywhere, anytime.

## Overview

The Celestron Ultima 80 angled spotting scope combines an 80mm multi-coated objective lens with a powerful 20-60x zoom eyepiece, delivering bright, sharp images for nature observation and long-distance spotting. Its waterproof, fogproof, nitrogen-purged design ensures reliable performance in all weather conditions. Equipped with a built-in T-adapter for digiscoping, it enables effortless photo and video capture through your scope. Lightweight and portable, it includes essential accessories like a soft carrying case and tripod mounting plate, making it the go-to choice for outdoor enthusiasts and casual astronomers alike.

## Description

Product Description The Celestron Ultima 80 series was designed to perform well in a range of viewing situations. Outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers will love it for observing nature and sharp long-distance spotting. The 80mm refractor features excellent multi-coated optics packed into a portable and durable housing and includes a powerful 20-60x zoom eyepiece. The Ultima spotting scope is completely waterproof and fogproof. It’s been filled with dry nitrogen gas and sealed to prevent internal fogging of the lenses. You’ll be able to enjoy your viewing activities to the fullest even during extreme weather conditions The Ultima 80 angled spotting scope also includes a T-mount adapter for digiscoping; this allows you to capture bright, sharp images through your spotting scope. Simply attach your DSLR camera equipped with a T-ring, and you’re ready to go Each Celestron optical product is engineered for the highest performance, durability, and quality in its class. Celestron optics provide you with a lifetime of viewing enjoyment at an unbeatable value Buy with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand and a leading sport optics brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a Limited Lifetime warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts. Manufacturer's Description Celestron's Ultima Refractor range was designed to perform well in a range of viewing situations, making it a great all-around optical instrument. Great for observing nature and long distance spotting and since it is completely waterproof you can feel comfortable using it in extreme weather Box Contains Celestron

Review: Celestron Ultima 80 - 45º - Bought this after comparing many different spotting scopes including some very expensive ones; mostly all the cheaper ones have fairly poor optics, there might be some good ones but I couldn't find any. It seems fairly difficult to get any objective reviews of the Celestron Ultima scope, most reviews are either advertising hype or people who haven't used it and based on conjecture. The Ultima build quality is very good, optics are nothing short of great especially considering this is not ED glass, image does go a bit dark at 60X but that's in the nature of the beast, at 22X to about 50X it is really excellent. Eye relief is fairly good too, I can keep my spectacles on even at full magnification. I've used this to look at birds at 10m (yes, 10m) to 500m and it's really useable when the light fades after dusk; general spotting up to several miles is excellent too but then you are really at the mercy of the atmosphere - all in all it's excellent, I can only imagine what trebling the price to buy ED glass gives you! It even has a built in T-adapter to mount a cameras, a camera lens of this quality and size would cost many hundreds of £. I mainly bought this for my daughter for astronomy, she already has a Newtonian but finds that really tedious to set up for quick viewing, no problems with this Celestron though. Although the experts will tell you that spotting scopes do not work well for astronomy work, the Ultima 80 is great. It may not suit the experts but for the casual hobbyist it gives really great images of the moon and planets (Saturn is a little small but the rings are clear). It's only drawback is the comparatively small field of view for astronomy, e.g. the best you can get in is two of the stars from Orions belt. Even the experts agree that the best scope for astronomy is the one you use most often, in our case this is the Ultima! It is light, easy to focus, gives, clear images (atmospherics allowing of course) and I (and my daughter) couldn't be happier. You do need a tripod, but that's the same for all spotting scopes. desertcart's price is better than most and delivery was very quick. If you are confused over spotting scopes and can't afford a lot of money then I can wholeheartedly reommend this one, I do not think you will be disappointed.
Review: A whole new world...!! - I bought this Spotterscope after having read a few of the previous reviews and I have to say that is is superb. It arrived in double quick time and the packaging was excellent. Assembly was very straight forward and although there are instructions if you need them it was so easy they were not required. Out in the field the Celestron brought a whole new world to me and looking at some Eider ducks off the coast where i live i could see the green nape on the back of the head so clearly it was as if all my Bird books had come to life. Oyster Catchers, Curlew and Redshank came into view almost in 3D, the image was so clear. All of my spotting was observed in the 20x to 40x range as above this, as has been mentioned in previous reviews, the image darkens somewhat, and although acceptable it's not as good as the lower X's. Having looked at dearer options and being somewhat cautious as to whether the Celestron would be able to give me the images i wanted, I am happy to say that it is a bargain and does not dissapoint at all...I purchased a Hama Star 63 Tripod to go with this scope and it is sturdy and suits the spotterscope well. the combined weight of the two is not too heavy I thought, and with the Scope in my rucksack and carrying the tripod closed up, I found no problems on a 5 mile walk..Five stars from me..

## Features

- ULTIMA ANGLED SPOTTING SCOPE: The outdoor enthusiast’s choice is our great all-around spotting scope with an 80mm objective lens and a 45° viewing angle. Perfect for observing nature and long-distance viewing
- INCLUDES ESSENTIALS FOR BETTER VIEWING: Celestron Ultima 80 includes an extended tripod mounting plate, a zoom eyepiece with an integrated T-adapter for digiscoping, a carrying case, an eyepiece lens cap, an eyepiece port cover, a soft carrying case, an eyepiece pouch, a lens cloth, and an instruction manual
- MULTI-COATED OPTICS: Every lens surface is coated multiple times with anti-reflective coatings to improve the colour and contrast of images and maximize brightness, so you can enjoy brighter and sharper images, even when ambient lighting conditions are dim
- SHARP ZOOM EYEPIECE FUNCTION: Our Ultima 80 Spotting Scope features a large focus dial, allowing you to bring your subject into razor-sharp focus before it moves away. The included 20-60xzoom eyepiece helps you zero in for detailed views of distant subjects in seconds
- UNBEATABLE WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a two-year warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002CTZ70 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 595 in Binoculars, Telescopes & Optics 11,377 in Camera & Photo Accessories |
| Box Contents | Carrying case, Eyepiece Port cover, Eyepiece carrying case, Eyepiece lens cap, Eyepiece pouch, Instrument manual, Lens cloth, Zoom eye piece with integrated T-adapter |
| Brand | Celestron |
| Brand Name | Celestron |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Compatible Devices | Cameras and Smartphones |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,330 Reviews |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 26.67 Millimeters |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | Zoom |
| Eye piece lens description | Zoom |
| Field Of View | 64 Degrees |
| Finderscope | Reflex |
| Focal Length Description | 4800 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234522502 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 19.1D x 8.9W x 49H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 1.62 kg |
| Manufacturer | Celestron |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 52250-CGL |
| Model Name | Ultima 80 45° 20-60X80 |
| Model Number | 52250-CGL |
| Model name | Ultima 80 45° 20-60X80 |
| Mount | millimeters |
| Number of Batteries | 1 CR2032 batteries required. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 80 Millimetres |
| Objective lens diameter | 80 Millimetres |
| Optical Tube Length Measurement | 80 Millimeters |
| Optical tube length | 80 Millimetres |
| Optical-Tube Length | 80 Millimetres |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Features | 45° Viewing Angle, Digiscoping Adapter |
| Product Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
| Telescope mount description | millimeters |
| UPC | 050234522502 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Zoom Ratio | 20:1 to 60:1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Celestron
- **Eye piece lens description:** Zoom
- **Finderscope:** Reflex
- **Focus type:** Manual Focus
- **Model name:** Ultima 80 45° 20-60X80
- **Objective lens diameter:** 80 Millimetres
- **Optical tube length:** 80 Millimetres
- **Power source:** Manual
- **Product dimensions:** 19.1D x 8.9W x 49H centimetres
- **Telescope mount description:** millimeters

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the Celestron 52252 100 worth the extra money over the Celestron 52250 80?**
A: Lexie,On the positive side, the larger aperture will provide brighter views in dim lighting and at higher magnifications.  In addition, the increase in size will afford an increase in resolution--lens quality being equal.  On the negative side, the 100mm scope is big and heavy which if used for birding can be a real burden.  In addition, the large aperture might have a bit more chromatic aberration (blue fringing) than the 80mm.  This really bothers some people.If your primary use is birding, I might be inclined to stay with the 80mm scope; it is vastly more portable and lessens the demands of the mount.  If it will be used for target shooting where lugging the additional weight around isn't a concern, the 100mm will provide brighter views at extended distances.If money is no object, the Regal 80, which uses low-dispersion glass in the lens, is a great value at the entry price range for HD scopes.  The image will be superior in every respect to the 5225x series scopes.Good luck,Southern birder.

**Q: Which tripod would you recommend for this telescope. We wish to use the scope for viewing wildlife at our lake home**
A: To answer your question better, please think about this. Think about a Celestron 100 MM scope and match that to a Celestron coach's tripod. Goes to a 45 inch. height with V & H adjustment flex rods. The 20 MM increase in light will give you much better viewing. These are quality scopes and you will get years of good service. I have three of these outfits and use them..

**Q: Does Celestron make a hard carrying case for this scope? If yes, what is the model number? Thank you.**
A: Celestron does not make a hard case for the scope.  I bought a Zeikos HC-36.  The scope, with the eyepiece removed, fits perfectly and is well protected.

**Q: How well does it performs with a Canon DSLR? Planning to use it for long distance shot, terrestrial and to the moon.**
A: The images were unsatisfactory (muddy) for my long distance shots taken with a Canon 7D.  The lens has aberrations.  It should be ok for moon shots where sharp focus is not a priority.  This is a cheap spotting scope not a camera lens.  What you see with the naked eye may not be captured on the photo image.  You are much better off using a camera lenses for your long distance photographs.  I use a 200mm Canon lens and shoot on the highest quality setting for a larger image.  This scope is fine for sighting targets at the shooting range or watching ships sail past, but it is not for photography.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Celestron Ultima 80 - 45º
*by M***3 on 16 February 2009*

Bought this after comparing many different spotting scopes including some very expensive ones; mostly all the cheaper ones have fairly poor optics, there might be some good ones but I couldn't find any. It seems fairly difficult to get any objective reviews of the Celestron Ultima scope, most reviews are either advertising hype or people who haven't used it and based on conjecture. The Ultima build quality is very good, optics are nothing short of great especially considering this is not ED glass, image does go a bit dark at 60X but that's in the nature of the beast, at 22X to about 50X it is really excellent. Eye relief is fairly good too, I can keep my spectacles on even at full magnification. I've used this to look at birds at 10m (yes, 10m) to 500m and it's really useable when the light fades after dusk; general spotting up to several miles is excellent too but then you are really at the mercy of the atmosphere - all in all it's excellent, I can only imagine what trebling the price to buy ED glass gives you! It even has a built in T-adapter to mount a cameras, a camera lens of this quality and size would cost many hundreds of £. I mainly bought this for my daughter for astronomy, she already has a Newtonian but finds that really tedious to set up for quick viewing, no problems with this Celestron though. Although the experts will tell you that spotting scopes do not work well for astronomy work, the Ultima 80 is great. It may not suit the experts but for the casual hobbyist it gives really great images of the moon and planets (Saturn is a little small but the rings are clear). It's only drawback is the comparatively small field of view for astronomy, e.g. the best you can get in is two of the stars from Orions belt. Even the experts agree that the best scope for astronomy is the one you use most often, in our case this is the Ultima! It is light, easy to focus, gives, clear images (atmospherics allowing of course) and I (and my daughter) couldn't be happier. You do need a tripod, but that's the same for all spotting scopes. Amazon's price is better than most and delivery was very quick. If you are confused over spotting scopes and can't afford a lot of money then I can wholeheartedly reommend this one, I do not think you will be disappointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A whole new world...!!
*by G***E on 3 March 2011*

I bought this Spotterscope after having read a few of the previous reviews and I have to say that is is superb. It arrived in double quick time and the packaging was excellent. Assembly was very straight forward and although there are instructions if you need them it was so easy they were not required. Out in the field the Celestron brought a whole new world to me and looking at some Eider ducks off the coast where i live i could see the green nape on the back of the head so clearly it was as if all my Bird books had come to life. Oyster Catchers, Curlew and Redshank came into view almost in 3D, the image was so clear. All of my spotting was observed in the 20x to 40x range as above this, as has been mentioned in previous reviews, the image darkens somewhat, and although acceptable it's not as good as the lower X's. Having looked at dearer options and being somewhat cautious as to whether the Celestron would be able to give me the images i wanted, I am happy to say that it is a bargain and does not dissapoint at all...I purchased a Hama Star 63 Tripod to go with this scope and it is sturdy and suits the spotterscope well. the combined weight of the two is not too heavy I thought, and with the Scope in my rucksack and carrying the tripod closed up, I found no problems on a 5 mile walk..Five stars from me..

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bright and clear image for the price.
*by A***N on 2 September 2019*

Overall I'm happy with the price / performance of this scope both for bird watching / wildlife and some casual astronomy. As some have commented there is some chromatic aberration using this scope, but as is usual with CA this is noticeable in areas of extreme contrast, looking at the Moon for example, but for the price point this is not a surprise and not especially noticeable when bird watching. If you want zero CA you're looking at the wrong price range! Overall the image is quite sharp and bright and very pleasing, certainly good enough for my eyes when bird watching to pick out details and identify the species being observed. the scope is relatively light for it's size and the carry bag is reasonably handy. A couple of niggles, as some have pointed out the scope cant really be used with the carry bag, it really needs a velcro or other flap over the focus knob to make it accessible, then I think it will work "in the bag". The front dust cap is a bit weedy and pops off with the slightest touch, the eyepiece cap is much firmer and pushes over the rubber eyecup and has a tendency to also remove the eyecup leaving the camera adaptor thread exposed. Although I have a T2 camera adaptor I have not used the scope for digiscoping, I own some fairly good telephoto lenses and this scope is certainly no match for them optically but if you don't have such exotic gear in your camera bag I can see where this scope could be of some use. Update Sept 2024: Until recently I have been fairly OK with the Chromatic Aberration while birding but this has been mostly in Woodlands / Hills. After a recent trip to South Stack I found it very frustrating especially at high power in bright light the CA around dark objects like Porpoises and Cormorants against the sea or rocks was especially noticeable, not enough to prevent identification but enough to make it difficult.

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