Celestron Ultima 80 20-60x80mm Spotting Scope and Smartphone Adapter Kit (Angled Viewing)

BH #CEU80SSK • MFR #52350
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Celestron Ultima 80 20-60x80mm Spotting Scope and Smartphone Adapter Kit (Angled Viewing)
Key Features
  • Capture Photos & Video through Scope
  • Fits Most Popular Smartphones
  • Angled-Viewing Spotting Scope
  • Multi-Coated Lenses
Celestron assembled the Ultima 80 20-60x80mm Spotting Scope and Smartphone Adapter Kit to give you an easy way to capture and share bright, sharp images of distant objects and landscapes. Simply attach the adapter to the scope, mount your phone, and take images and video through the eyepiece.
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Celestron Ultima 80 Overview

Celestron assembled the Ultima 80 20-60x80mm Spotting Scope and Smartphone Adapter Kit to give you an easy way to capture and share bright, sharp images of distant objects and landscapes. Simply attach the adapter to the scope, mount your phone, and take images and video through the eyepiece.

Celestron Ultima 80
The angled-viewing Ultima 80 3.1"/80mm Spotting Scope Kit from Celestron features a prismatic spotting scope with an 80mm objective.

All models in the Ultima line are mated to an eyepiece and render views that are both right side up and laterally correct to the world, making them good for both terrestrial and celestial observing. All Ultimas are waterproof, making them more robust than ever before. Celestron surely is delivering exceptional value.

The Ultima line offers the choice between 45° angled viewing or straight viewing. Most users will prefer angled scopes because they are both simple to use for birds perched high above the viewer, as well as easily shared among users of differing heights. But some will prefer the straight-through viewing models, for these are much easier to use when hunting down the object of interest in the first place. Straight-viewing models are also usually a bit lighter, brighter, and less expensive. The choice is yours.

Certain Celestron products include their "No Fault" warranty coverage, which assures that your spotting scope will be repaired or replaced at Celestron's option for as long as you own it, no questions asked! The only requirement on the user's end is to ship the spotting scope (at the user's cost) to Celestron, with proof of purchase and a check or money order for $25 to cover the costs of inspection, shipping, and handling. This warranty service is valid only for USA and Canadian citizens purchasing from an authorized Celestron dealer.

With built-in T-mount threading for SLR Shooting, the angled-viewing Celestron Ultima series allows your scope to act as an ultratelephoto lens for your SLR camera (digital or film) with just the addition of a camera-specific T-mount adapter.

  • Peep sight for quick initial location of your subject
  • Rubber-armored housing
  • Smooth focus knob can be turned with a single finger
Celestron Basic Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter (1.25")
Capture still images and videos of celestial and terrestrial objects with virtually any smartphone through almost any 1.25" eyepiece with Celestron's Basic Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter. Ideal for telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, monoculars, microscopes, and any other type of optic with an eyepiece, the design allows it to be used on most oculars with outside diameters between 29mm (1.14") and 45mm (1.77"). The rigid frame is made of sturdy and lightweight aluminum with non-slip padding on clamping points to secure it to your eyepiece and mount your smartphone without marking or marring its surfaces. A clamping system holds the adapter securely on the eyepiece and locks in place, while an adjustment system allows for precise phone camera alignment.
UPC: 050234523509

Celestron Ultima 80 Specs

Key Specs
Viewing Angle
Angled
Magnification
20 to 60x
Objective Lens Diameter
80 mm
Field of View
20x: 105.0' @ 1000 yd / 35.0 m @ 1000 m
60x: 53.0' @ 1000 yd / 18.0 m @ 1000 m
Minimum Focus Distance
20x: 27.0' / 8.2 m
Exit Pupil Diameter
20x: 4 mm
60x: 1.3 mm
Eye Relief
18.0 mm
Battery / Runtime
No
Design
Viewing Angle
Angled
Performance
Magnification
20 to 60x
Objective Lens Diameter
80 mm
Angle of View
20x: 2.0° (Actual)
60x: 1.0° (Actual)
Field of View
20x: 105.0' @ 1000 yd / 35.0 m @ 1000 m
60x: 53.0' @ 1000 yd / 18.0 m @ 1000 m
Minimum Focus Distance
20x: 27.0' / 8.2 m
Exit Pupil Diameter
20x: 4 mm
60x: 1.3 mm
Eye Relief
18.0 mm
Diopter Correction
No
Features
Fogproof
No
Environmental Resistance
Water-Resistant (Unrated)
General
Battery / Runtime
No
Filter Thread
No
Tripod Mounting Thread
No
Dimensions
L: 16.0" / L: 406.0 mm
Weight
3.3 lb / 1500.0 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.76 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
20.7 x 7.1 x 5.9"

Celestron Ultima 80 Reviews

optics are ok, lacks convenience features & lens cap broke

By William
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2025-10-06

i replaced this with with a Vortex Diamondback HD 16-48x65 which is so much nicer & B&H's price was GREAT! this scope is big & bulky, but light for it's size. while the magnification goes to 60x, it's soft at max zoom. where this scope is really lacking is quality & features. the lens cap is hard plastic and the latch broke almost immediately. the eyepiece cap is ok. the eye cup is cheap and sometimes comes off with the cap. neither cap is retained, so they are easy to misplace or drop in the dirt - not ideal. the tripod shoe doesn't rotate and isn't arca swiss compatible without an adapter plate. i can't recommend it. it's a poor valu. the vortex is better in every way

Excellent quality

By Lawrence
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-17

Excellent quality image. Smooth operation!

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Where is this manufactured? What is the warranty?

Where is this manufactured? What is the warranty?
Asked by: amber
The Ultima 80 20-60x80 mm Spotting Scope and Smartphone Adapter Kit are manufactured in China and comes with a Limited Lifetime warranty: https://www.celestron.com/pages/warranty#warranty-lifetime
Answered by: Telescope
Date published: 2022-07-03

Are you able to see target hits at 300 yards?

Are you able to see target hits at 300 yards?
Asked by: Garland
Yes, you should be able to see target hits at 300 yards using the Ultima 80 20-60x80mm spotting scope at high magnification. .
Answered by: Telescope
Date published: 2022-11-22

Does the spotting scope fit on any tripod?

Does the spotting scope fit on any tripod?
Asked by: Nancy
The Celestron Ultima 80 20-60x80mm Spotting Scope and Smartphone Adapter Kit (Angled Viewing), BH # CEU80SSK, can work with most fluid or pan head tripods that will support at least 7 lbs.
Answered by: Mark S
Date published: 2026-06-30

does ultima have a standard 1/4"-20 tripod mount?

does ultima have a standard 1/4"-20 tripod mount?
Asked by: Richard
The Ultima 80 20-60x80mm Spotting Scope does include a standard 1/4"-20 tripod mount.
Answered by: Telescope
Date published: 2021-06-08

Hi just what the freight charges would be to ...

Hi just what the freight charges would be to Newcastle nsw Australia might be. Cheers Alan.
Asked by: Alan
A B&H representative will be able to address the freight charges to Australia.
Answered by: Telescope
Date published: 2022-08-15

What is a good carry pack for this scope- like a ...

What is a good carry pack for this scope- like a Slingshot 250?
Asked by: Steve
Yes the Lowepro Slingshot Edge 250 AW would work fine. You will just have to move around the inserts to make it fit the scope. You should have room for other things as well. This is the B&H part number on our website for the bag BH #LOSSE250.
Answered by: John
Date published: 2019-12-27

Will it accept 1.25 astronomical eyepieces?

Will it accept 1.25 astronomical eyepieces?
Asked by: Wallace
The Celestron Ultima 80 20-60x80mm Spotting Scope does not accept astronomical eyepieces however you could consider the Celestron Regal 80mm scope instead: https://bhpho.to/3FhBxAv
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2023-10-16

How much does this scope weigh?

How much does this scope weigh?
Asked by: Pia
The Celestron Ultima 80 20-60x80mm Spotting Scope Kit (Angled Viewing) weighs 3.3 pounds.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2023-11-08
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