Celestron Regal M2 100 ED Spotting Scope

Features: ED Objective Lens: Minimizes chromatic aberration, accurate color reproduction, increased resolution and contrast. XLT Coatings (Fully Multi-Coated Optics): Proprietary XLT lens coatings maximize light transmission through the optical path for brighter images and increased resolution and contrast. Magnesium Alloy Body: This material is strong and durable, but lighter weight than traditional aluminum alloy housings. Dual focus: Course focus for rough adjustment and fine focus for detailed adjustment. New quicker focusing mechanism. Rotating tripod mount with detents: Place the orientation of the eyepiece in the best viewing position for application. 22-67x Zoom Eyepiece: Adjustable magnification, giving you a wide field of view for general viewing and detailed up close viewing when needed. Twist-up eyecup for correct positioning of the user’s eyes for comfortable viewing with or without eyeglasses. Standard 1.25 eyepiece mount allows a variety of astronomical eyepieces to be used with the spotting scope. T-adapter ring included for easy 35mm/digital SLR photography. Sliding sunshade with sighting line keeps out stray light and keeps moisture off of the objective lens. Sighting line aids in finding the subject you want to bring into view. Overview: The Regal M2 series is the next generation of our top-performing Regal F-ED spotters. Day or night, the Regal M2 is optimized to provide the sharpest images available. You’ll love them for bird watching, nature observing, long distance viewing and casual astronomical observing. These top-of-the-line spotters provide all the advanced features usually found on more expensive scopes, including Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass. The series boasts a magnesium alloy body, decreasing the overall weight by more than 14% when compared to the previous model. The new M2 also include an upgraded dual focus mechanism, allowing you to bring your subject into focus two times faster. Regal M2 is fully waterproof and nitrogen-purged to prevent fogging. Its available in a new green color and comes with a carrying case so you can bring it with you anywhere. If you’re interested in photographing your discoveries, Regal is the perfect choice. Attach your camera to the Regal using a T-Ring and the included T-Adapter to produce stunning images! The Regal M2 spotter is a great companion for any outdoor enthusiast. Specifications: GENERAL Magnification: 22 – 67x Objective Lens Diameter: 100mm (3.94”) Eyepieces: 8mm – 24mm (0.30” – 0.94”) Angular Field of View: 1.9° – .9° with included eyepiece Linear Field of View (1000 yds) / 1000 m): 100 – 47 ft (33 – 16 m) with included eyepiece Focal Length: 540mm (21.26”) Exit Pupil: 4.5mm – 1.5mm (0.16” – 0.05”) with included eyepiece Eye Relief: 20mm (0.78”) 22x with included eyepiece Close Focus: 26.2 ft (8 m) 22x with included eyepiece Twilight Factor: 46.9 – 81.9 with included eyepiece Relative Brightness: 20.2 – 2.2 with included eyepiece Limiting Stellar Magnitude: Ideal: 12.50Moderate: 11.50Poor: 10.50 Lens Coatings: XLT (Fully Multi-Coated) Prism Glass (Type): BaK4 Prism Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated Weight: 74.1 oz (2102 g) without included eyepiece attached85.3 oz (2417 g) with included eyepiece attached Environmental Protection: Waterproof Nitrogen Filled: Yes Tripod Adaptable: Yes Carrying Case: Padded green woven nylon view-through Camera Adaptable: Yes Dimensions: 490mm x 121mm x 124mm (19.3” x 4.8” x 4.9”) without included eyepiece attached555mm x 121mm x 175mm (21.9” x 4.8” x 6.9”) with included eyepiece attached Included Items: Zoom eyepieceBalance railObjective lens capEyepiece coverSoft carrying caseT-Adapter ringEyepiece mount capLens clothInstruction manual Solar Warning Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with this optic. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it. Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.