Details
Celestron Mini Maks bring portability and versatility to a new level. The Maksutov optical design is recognized for being compact, easy to use, and applicable for both terrestrial (land) and astronomical use.
C50 Mini Mak is a small but powerful spotting scope that includes a tabletop tripod which has built-in panhandle control, a built-in zoom eyepiece capable of 90x magnification, and soft carrying case.
Additional Information
| Optical Design | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
|---|---|
| Aperture (mm) | 50 mm (1.97 in) |
| Focal Length (mm) | 580 mm (23 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 12 |
| Magnification | 25-75 x |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 118 x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 7.14 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 11 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 2.79 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 2.32 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power | 51 x |
| Angular Field of View | 1.3°-.7° |
| Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) | 68ft @ 25x, 35ft @ 75x |
| Eye Relief | 20@25x |
| Near Focus | 10@25x |
| Optical Coatings | Multi-Coated |
| Optical Tube Length | 10 in (254 mm) |
| Weight (lbs) | 1.7 lbs (0.77 kg) |
Knowledge Base
- What is a waterproof spotting scope?
- I have an old Celestron spotting scope and have lost the cover for the lens. The scope is 100mm and about 10 years old. How do I get a replacement cap?
- What is seeing? Does it affect terrestrial viewing? How does it affect my target spotting, bird watching and surveillance?

Multilanguage C50 Mini Mak Manual (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish)

















