SWM90eq1

Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope for begginers

Skywatcher Maksutov-Cassegrains for moon, planetary and outdoor observations.

ADVANTAGES:

• very short tube (only 25cm)
• easy handling
  
• color error free, Multi-coated catadioptric
  
• also for nature- and outdoor observations
  
• mainmirrorfocusing  to adapt many other equipment
  
• focuser with T2 connector for astrophotography
  
• equatorial mount for easy observations
  
  

DISADVANTAGES:

• Widefield observations are conditionally possible
• DEC-axis is not motorizable
  
• dew can form on the front lens

THE TELESCOPE:

Especially moon, planets, double stars as well as nature observation and photography from 100m distance.  The rings of Saturn, or Jupiter with its four great moons and the cloud bands on its surface, the Jupiter solar eclipses are already vissible with this device. The recommended maximum magnification is 180x. On the surface of the moon about 3 km of details will be visible. The focus is adjusted (as usual with Maksutovs) by adjusting the main mirror. They also have no problems with the adaptation of binocular approaches, the sharpness is always achieved. The mechanics are very solid - there is no disturbing shifting (offset in the center of the arm). All devices have a direct T-2 connection on the ocular side, so that a SLR camera can be attached via a suitable T-2 ring.

TECHNICAL DATA:

• optical system: Maksutov Cassegrain
• mainmirror: 90mm diamater
  
• focal length: 1250mm
• focal ratio: f/13,9
• light collecting assets: 165x
• resolving power: 1,53“
• magnification: 50x, 125x
• max magnification: 180x
• mount: EQ1 (equatorial mount)
• total weight: ca. 7kg

DELIVERY:

• optical tube(90/1250)
• equatorial mount EQ1
• Starpointer
• 2 Barium Super eyepiece 25 und 10mm
• zenith mirror