Celestron 52234 - User Manual

Instruction Manual
Models # 52234 & # 52236 C65 Mini Mak Spotting Scope
Congratulations on your purchase of the C65 Mini Mak Celestron spotting scope! Whether your interest is in sports, bird
watching, nature, wildlife, hunting, or other activities, these spotting scopes offer the finest optical quality guaranteed to give
you years of viewing pleasure.
The basic model is # 52234. Model # 52236 has a rubber armored body, is waterproof, and is supplied with an aluminum case.
Set Up your Spotting Scope
Remove the lens cap covering the Maksutov Correcting Lens by gently pulling it forward. The cap is held in place with a press fit.
Setting Up the Table Tripod
Your spotting scope comes with a table tripod to
support it for
more stability when
viewing. To
set up the tripod:
 Spread each of the three tripod legs
outward until the
y come to a s
top.
 Make sure the tripod mounting platform is
level
by
loosening the altitude locking
knob and moving the platform to a level
position. Then, tighten the knob securely.
 Place the bottom of the spotting scope on
top
of
the mounting platform where the
tripod mounting screw will thread into the
1/4x20 hole in the plate on the bottom of
the spotter. Secure the spotting scope by
tightening the screw firmly.
 You can adjust the central column of the
tripod
to
the height you desire by
loosening the central column tightening
ring (turn it counterclockwise) with one
hand and holding the spotting scope in the
other hand. After raising or lowering the
central column to where you want it, then
tighten firmly the central column
tightening ring.
 You have two slow motion controls – one
for
vertical
(up/down) and one for
horizontal (left/right) movements. The
slow motion controls can be helpful in
centering objects, especially at high
magnifications.
Zoom
Eyepiece
Table Top
Tripod
Slow Motion
Controls
Focus Knob (not
shown)
Central Column
Tightening Ring
Tripod
Mounting
Screw
Altitude Locking
Knob
Tripod
Mounting
Platform
ENGLISH

Summary

Setting Up Your Spotting Scope

Setting Up the Table Tripod

Instructions for setting up the table tripod, adjusting its height, and securing the spotting scope.

Observing and Focusing

Observing with your Spotting Scope

Guidance on how to observe with the spotting scope, including adjusting zoom and refocusing.

Focusing

Detailed steps on how to focus the spotting scope for clear and sharp images.

Safety and Usage

Before Looking Through Your Spotting Scope

Crucial safety warning: Never look directly at the Sun to prevent permanent eye damage.

Photography with Digital Cameras

Guidance on using digital cameras with the spotting scope, including adapter use.

Maintenance and Warranty

Maintenance

Instructions for protecting the optics and cleaning the spotting scope.

Warranty

Information regarding the Celestron No Fault Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Celestron 52234 Specifications

General

Model	52234
Type	Refractor
Aperture	70mm
Finderscope	5x24
Mount Type	Altazimuth
Eyepieces	20mm
Tripod	Aluminum