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Group test Winner Sky @ Night magazine August 2008!
6" F/12.5 Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with focusing via a moving primary mirror.
The mirror surfaces have very high reflectivity (95% +) and the telescope benefits from multi-coated meniscus lens, internal baffle rings and a 2" threaded opening to accept any SCT accessory fitted to the rear cell. The tube is painted off-white for ease of operation in the dark.
Maksutov-Cassegrains have better contrast than Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes, sometimes equalling the performance of refractors of similar aperture, because of the smaller secondary mirror obstruction in comparison to Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes.
These telescopes are excellent for both visual and photographic use.
This fantastic OTA is currently priced at only £299. Full accessory packages are available, which can include a finderscope (+£15) or red dot finder (+£19), 2" or 1.25" mirror diagonal and eyepieces & Barlows. Please contact us for advice and complete prices!
