The focal ratio of the Maksutov Telescope design provides a high magnification but a narrow field of view, which has an excellent performance in planetary , and is also very suitable for the binary star systems and globular star clusters. Compared with refracting telescopes, its shape design is more portable: with the same focal length astronomical telescope, the overall length of the Maca type is only about half of that of the refracting type. Since the imaging principle of the Maca-type astronomical telescope is the reflection of light, the photographer does not need to worry about the chromatic aberration of the imaging. Therefore, it is especially loved by planetary photography enthusiasts.
MK105 was the first Mak telescope we released and our first foray into planetary telescope development.
Main Configuration:
105F13 、 130mm V-shaped metal dovetail plate 、Removable metal interface
Feature:
High-reflection dielectric coating process 、 double star-seeking dovetail groove design
The correction mirror is coated with a highly reflective medium, with a reflectivity of up to 99% (the overall OTA transmittance can reach 82%); it greatly improves the imaging sharpness of observation targets such as planets, and can provide imaging quality without chromatic aberration and high contrast.
The double star-seeking dovetail slot design provides you with more accessory installation interfaces, provides more possibilities for accessory selection, and is more convenient to use.
Specification:
Model |
MK105 |
Type |
Maksutov-Cassegrain |
Aperture |
105mm / 4.13 inch |
Focal length |
1365mm / 53.74 inch |
Focal Ratio |
f/13 |
Primary mirror |
Multi-coated Precision Aluminum Coating |
Secondary Mirror |
99% Reflectivity Dielectric Coatings and Multi Coating |
Focuser |
Internal |
Mounting |
Vixen Style |
Mounting Base Number |
2PCS |
Resolving power |
1.1arc seconds |
Limiting magnitude |
12.1 |
Light gathering power |
210x |
Optical Tube Length |
377mm / 14.84inch |
Optical Tube Diameter |
119mm / 4.68 inch |
Optical Tube Net Weight |
2193g / 4.83lb |
Adapter Thread |
M42x0.75 For T-Ring |
It might be a good choice as a Christmas present.
Looking forward to your feedback and more suggestions, hope we can go further on the road of astronomy with you!
Jimmy
Can the focuser be rotated for use with a side mount tripod?