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!!
Delivery:
- Maksutov-Newton - OTA
- Crayford focuser with 2" extension (40mm) and adapter from 2" to 1¼" (ring clamp)
- 8x50 right angled finder (quick connect)
- Adapter to T-2
- Tube rings
Products specifications
| Eyepiece adapter | To 1 1/4" |
| Focal length | 1000 mm |
| Type of telescope | Maksutov-Newtonian |
| Tuberings | included |
| Included accessories | Adapter to T2 |
| Tube weight | 10 kg |
| Connection to eyepiece | 2" and 1,25" |
| Focuser | Dual-Speed 2" Crayford focuser - ball bearing mounted |
| Resolution | 0.61" |
| Viewfinder | 9x50 right angled finder (quick connect) |
| Obstruction | linear 31% / area 10% |
| Limit value | 13.9 mag |
| Focal ratio | f/5.3 |
| Aperture | 190 mm |
| Optical Quality | spherical primary mirror, meniscus lens multi coated |
| Max. useful visual power | 540 x |
| Secondary diameter | 64mm |