Celestron 52238 User Manual

Model # 52238 C70 Mini Mak Spotting Scope Instruction Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the C70 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.
Set Up your Spotting Scope
Remove the lens cap covering the Maksutov Correcting Lens by gently pulling it forward. Then remove the zoom eyepiece cover by
turning it counterclockwise.
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 they come to a stop.
• 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 to center objects especially at high magnification.
Rubber Eyecup
Zoom Eyepiece
Focus Knob
Slow Motion Control
Central Column
Tightening Ring
Tripod Leg
Maksutov Correcting
Lens
Tripod Mounting Platform
with Mounting Screw
underneath
Altitude Locking Knob
Slow Motion Control
Central Column
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Celestron 52238 Specifications

General

Model	52238
Type	Refractor
Aperture	70 mm
Focal Length	700 mm
Focal Ratio	f/10
Mount Type	Altazimuth
Finderscope	5x24
Eyepieces Included	20mm
Tripod	Aluminum

Summary

Spotting Scope Setup Guide

Table Tripod Assembly

Instructions for assembling and leveling the table tripod for stable viewing.

Spotting Scope Operation

Rubber Eyecup Usage

Guide on how to use the rubber eyecup for eyeglass wearers and optimal viewing.

Safe Viewing Practices

Crucial safety warning about never looking directly at the Sun with the spotting scope.

Observation and Focusing

How to observe with the spotting scope, adjust magnification, and focus the image.

Advanced Usage and Maintenance

Digital Camera Photography

Information on using digital cameras with the spotting scope for photography.

1.25-inch Eyepiece Adapter

How to install and use the included 1.25-inch eyepiece adapter for variable magnification.

Care and Maintenance

Guidance on how to protect and clean the spotting scope and its optics.

Product Specifications and Warranty

Technical Specifications

Key technical details including aperture, focal length, magnification, and dimensions.

Product Warranty Information

Details about the Celestron No Fault Limited Lifetime Warranty for the spotting scope.