Ideal for use when frequently changing viewing location: these extremely easy to handle and compact
telescopes have a robust aluminium housing and fully rubberised armouring which delivers a unsurpassed
performance offering all-round, colour-fidelity with strong contrast-rich images. Extremely detailed
observation is the norm with a close focusing facility down to 3 m (10 ft).
OPTICS:
* Extremely high-quality optical system for totally natural colour reproduction and precision
observation of detail, even when light conditions are poor
* HD (High Definition) instruments helps to eradicate the slightest chromatic zonal aberrations
and contributes to a more faithful colour image.
FOCUSING:
* Extremely short close focusing down to only 16 ft
(5 m).
* Easy-grip ergonomically positioned focusing ring with larger grooves for quick and precise
focusing.
USABILITY:
* Removable aid for quick target pick-up.
* Integrate objective lens protection. Stops glare and diffused light as well as protecting
against rain and snow. Lock mechanism in ultimate extended position: cannot move on its own and silent
to handle.
* Automatic safeguard against accidental unscrewing of the eyepieces.
* Full field of view even for spectacle wearers due to individually adjustable twist-in eyecups.
* Tilting tripod ring (ATS 65/ATS 65 HD models only) for setting to preferred observation
position.
* Fast and easy mounting on Swarovski tripods without additional plate (standardised foot). Fits
also all Tripods with 1/4" and 3/8" threads.
* Large and easy-to-operate focusing ring even with gloves on.
* Easily removable lens cap.
* Compact and fits easily in hand-luggage.
ROBUSTNESS:
* Extremely light, but very sturdy light alloy housing.
* The fully rubberised armouring for shock absorption and noise reduction is easy to handle even
in cold weather.
* Internal focusing for dustproof and watertight qualities (up to a depth of 13 ft or 4 m).
* Full objective lens protection and objective lens thread for screw-in filters.
WEIGHT:
* Very light weight for ATS 65 (HD) of only 1100 g/38.8 oz (1130 g/39.9 oz) and for STS 65 (HD) of
only 1080 g/38.1 oz (1110 g/39.2 oz) even with a fully rubberised armouring.
Functional temperature: -20 to +55° C (-4 to +131° F)
Storage temperature: -30 to + 70° C (-22 to +158° F)
Submersion tightness: 4 m (13 ft) (filled with nitrogen)
Objective lens focal length: 460 mm (18.11 in)