AN ASTROPHOTOGRAPHERS DREAM TELESCOPE!!
The exciting new Maksutov-Newtonian from Sky-Watcher is just what astrophotographers and serious visual observers have been looking for. The Maksutov-Newtonian design combines the best features from the Newtonian Reflector and the Maksutov-Cassegrain to create a telescope design that provides truly stunning image quality, providing high-contrast, perfectly flat images, free from false colour. The Maksutov-Newtonian design provides large aperture Apochromatic performance, with exceptional field correction, in a compact, amazingly affordable package. Stars appear as classic pinpoints across the entire field. Perfectly optimised for modern DSLR cameras. The premium optics are housed in a robust rolled-steel tube for excellent mechanical integrity. Five internal knife-edge baffles are included to eliminate internal reflections and further enhance contrast. The Primary Mirror is made of low thermal expansion Pyrex® glass for a significantly reduced cool-down time.
Compared to a similarly sized Schmidt-Newtonian, the Maksutov-Newtonian yields a sharper and more contrasty image. Naturally, the Maksutov-Newtonian is an excellent visual performer too!!
- Highest Practical Power (Potential): x570
- Diameter of Primary Mirror: 190mm
- Primary & secondary mirrors with Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™) coating providing up to 94% reflectivity with optimal durability and long term performance
- Diameter of Secondary Mirror/Central Obstruction: 50mm/26%
- Telescope Focal Length: 1000mm (f/5.26)
- 9x50 Right-Angled Finderscope
- Supplied without Eyepieces
- Ultra-smooth, backlash-free 2" 10:1 Ratio Dual-Speed Crayford Focuser
- 2" to 1.25" Eyepiece adaptor
- Supplied with tube rings and Sky-Watcher dovetail mounting plate
