Celestron C100-ED Refractor Telescope Model Now Available At Sherwoods

Online, May 29, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Morton Bagot, Warwickshire (May 20, 2010) - Sherwoods Photographic Ltd, one of the UK's premier optical specialist retailers, now have the Celestron C100-ED Refractor telescope model on offer, available until stocks last.

One of the best astronomical telescopes from the Celestron range, the C100-ED Refractor has a vast myriad of features and offers excellent optical results. This telescope includes a CG5 Mount, a refractor style 100ED (APO) refractor with 2" rack and pinion focuser. The ED glass offers razor sharp imagery and nullifies chromatic aberration and the included heavy-duty tripod guarantees excellent stability for exceptional views.

Amongst this telescope's general features are a 900mm focal length, multi-coated optics and a high-quality ED, 9x50 finderscope, 20mm Plossel eyepiece, sturdy tripod with accessory tray, slow motion controls that will assist with tracking, star diagonal to help incorporate more comfortable viewing positions and also a "The Sky" CD-ROM - the perfect astronomy software for both beginners and seasoned professionals.

"Astronomical telescopes aren't the niche market most people think they are. A telescope can be a worthwhile long-term investment for stargazers, and a Celestron C100-ED Refractor is currently one of the best on the market," comments Matthew Frost of Sherwoods Photographic Ltd. "We're currently offering this model for £395 through our website and can guarantee sturdy, exceptional viewing when you're planet searching. The free CD-ROM also gives an excellent overview of stargazing for beginners; we also have a large range of other Celestron telescopes through our website."

Find out more about Sherwoods Photographic Ltd and their range of optical products, contact them on +44 (0)1527 857500.