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Saxon 1271500 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope -Side bar - OTA Only
The Saxon 1271500 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope -Side bar - OTA Only is an ideal telescope for those who want to explore the solar system. It is ideal for viewing the craters on the moon and planets such as Jupiter and Saturn. It has a 127mm aperture and 1500mm focal length.
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Compact yet powerful
The Saxon 1271500 Observatory Cassegrain Telescope - OTA Only is a portable, compact but powerful telescope great for observing long distances and planetary observation. Featuring an even larger aperture, you can experience even brighter and clearer views. With a side-mounted dovetail, this telescope works great on fork arm syle mounts. With its 127mm aperture and 1500mm focal length astronomers will be able to view the craters on the moon and marvel at the details of planets such as Jupiter or Saturn. The telescope comes with a Vixen-style dovetail bar making it easy for mounting.
Features
- 127mm aperture
- 1500mm focal length (F/11.8)
- Includes: Plossl 25mm and Plossl 10mm, Red Dot Finder, Star Diagonal
- Padded carry bag
- 2" visual back with 1.25" adapter
Full Specifications
| Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) |
| Optical Design | Maksutov Cassegrain (MAK) |
| Aperture | 127mm |
| Focal Length | 1500mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/11.8 |
| Included Eyepiece | Plossl 25 (60x Magnification) and Plossl 10 (150x Magnification) |
| Finderscope | Red dot |
| Optical Tube Construction | Aluminium |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 300x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | |
| Resolution (Dawes) | |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to Human Eye) | |
| Optical Coatings | Fully Coated |
| Optical Tube Length | |
| Optical Tube Diameter | |
| Optical Tube Weight | |
| Dovetail | Vixen |
| Warranty | 5 Year Limited Warranty |
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About Saxon
The Saxon brand commits to quality and research. The company develops a range of binoculars, telescopes, microscopes and accessories with the understanding of its user’s priorities and needs. Saxon has built each product around the knowledge that everyone’s viewing requirements are different, proven through each precise and well thought out product line. Browse a range of Saxon optical products and you'll find that every glass has been designed to help every viewer see only the best in every situation.
Product Code: 240112
| Optical Design | Maksutov Cassegrain |
|---|---|
| Aperture | 127mm |
| Focal Length | 1500mm |
| Focal Ratio | F/11.8 |
| Highest Practical Magnification | 254x |
| Motor Drive | No |
| Dovetail Type | Vixen |
| Eyepiece 1 | Plossl 25mm - 1.25" |
| Eyepiece 2 | Plossl 10mm - 1.25" |
| Finderscope Make | Red-dot |
| Autoguide Port | No |
| Electronic Hand Control | No |
| Warranty Information | 5-Years Limited Warranty |
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