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Saxon 150mm Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope with EQ3 MOUNT

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SAX-243115

The Saxon 150mm Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope offers a 150mm aperture, 1800mm focal length (f/12), EQ3 mount, and multicoated optics for sharp, high-power planetary and lunar viewing.

RRP $1,869.00 RRP OUR PRICE $1,799.00

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    Colossal aperture and focal length that will satisfy your appetite for power!

    As an astronomy enthusiast, you'll appreciate that this telescope set the standard for high-power performance and compact design. 

    Features

    • 150mm aperture
    • 1800mm focal length (F/12)
    • German Equatorial EQ3 Mount with Aluminium Tripod
    • Includes star diagonal, red dot Finder, Plossl eyepieces

     

    The Saxon 150mm Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope is the ultimate portable telescope that is built with uncompromsing optics. The glass on this scope is multi-coated to maximise contrast and image clarity. At the same time, the aperture at 150mm means this scope can produce stunning, bright images with strong resolution and little diffraction.

    The telescope comes with two Plossl eyepieces (10mm and 25mm), a 1.25" 90° star diagonal, and a red-dot type finderscope to help your target quickly and easily.

    The telescope comes on an EQ3 German equatorial mount. It provides the precision and stability needed for serious observing. It includes a built-in holder for polar scope, a latitude adjuster with micrometer scale, an azimuth polar-alignment adjuster, aluminium setting circles, large manual slow-motion tracking controls, bubble level and aluminium tubular tripod legs.

    Covered by a 5-Year Manufacturer's Warranty. 

     

    Full Specifications

    Optical Design Maksutov Cassegrain
    Aperture 150mm
    Focal Length 1800mm
    Focal Ratio f/12.0
    Included Eyepiece Plossl 25mm (72x Magnification) and Plossl 10mm (180x Magnification)
    Finderscope Red Dot
    Optical Tube Aluminium
    Highest Useful Magnification 300x
    Lowest Useful Magnification Not provided
    Limiting Stellar Magnitude Not provided
    Resolution (Rayleigh) Not provided
    Resolution (Dawes) Not provided
    Light Gathering Power (Compared to Human eye) Not provided
    Optical Coatings Fully Multicoated
    Optical Tube Length Not provided
    Optical Tube Diameter Not provided
    Optical Tube Weight Not provided
    Mount Type German Equatorial EQ3
    Tripod Material Aluminium
    Tripod Leg Diameter Not provided
    Tripod Adjustment Range Not provided
    Tripod Weight Not provided
    Total Kit Weight Not provided
    Warranty 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty

     

     

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    About saxon - High Quality Optics

    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: 243115

    More Information
    Optical DesignMaksutov Cassegrain
    Aperture150mm
    Focal Length1800mm
    Focal Ratio12
    Highest Practical Magnification300x
    Mount TypeEquatorial
    Motor DriveNo
    Eyepiece 1Plossl 10mm - 1.25"
    Eyepiece 2Plossl 25mm - 1.25"
    Finderscope MakeRed Dot Finder
    Autoguide PortNo
    Electronic Hand ControlNo
    Warranty Information5 Years
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