Skywatcher MAK 90 Table DOB with Tracking Heritage 90Virtuoso
The Heritage 90 is an excellent beginner telescope or lifestyle gift. This model is made with high contrast Maksutov-Cassegrain optics, making it ideal for observing the Moon, planets and double-stars. Additionally, it can be used for high power day time land-viewing. The easy to use nature where there is no need for collimation is also a selling point for this telescope.
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The Skywatcher MAK 90 Table DOB with Tracking Heritage 90 Virtuoso is a versatile and user-friendly telescope, perfect for beginners and seasoned observers alike. This compact telescope features high-contrast Maksutov-Cassegrain optics with a 90mm aperture, making it ideal for observing the Moon, planets, double stars, and even daytime land-viewing. The telescope’s design ensures no need for collimation, simplifying setup and use.
One of the standout features of the Virtuoso 90 is its patented Freedom-Find dual-encoder technology, which allows manual movement of the telescope in either axis without losing alignment or positional information. This feature enhances user convenience and flexibility during observations. For those looking to upgrade, the Virtuoso mount can be enhanced with the SynScan handset for full Go-To operation, enabling automatic locating of 42,900 celestial objects.
The Heritage 90 Virtuoso is not only suitable for visual astronomy but also for astrophotography. It includes a range of accessories and features, such as:
- 90° Star Diagonal (1.25”)
- Red Dot Finder
- Virtuoso Computerised Multi-Function Mount
- DC Servo Motors with 2.42 arc sec resolution
- Payload capacity of 4kg
- Sidereal Rate tracking speed
- Slewing speeds of 8x, 16x, 64x, 400x, >2000x Max
- Time-lapse speeds of 1xRotation/24hrs/6hrs/3hrs, 2.5°/sec, 1.2°/sec
- Compatible with most prosumer tripods via 3/8” thread
- 12v DC 1 Amp power supply requirement
- Dimensions: 29x29x45 cm
- Weight: Approx 5.1kg (mount 3.7kg)
About Sky-Watcher
Contemporary telescope-making has advanced the simple optical designs early scopes to revolutionary, state of the art. The Sky-Watcher company believes Telescopes of quality make should no longer be expensive, but accessible to everyone. Sky-Watcher philosophy has always been to bring the vast wonders of the skies within reasonable reach of anyone with enough curiosity and courage to look up and imagine. Sky-Watcher scopes come in a large range of observational applications - from 10"Dobsonians to spotting scopes for land use.
Product Code: SWDOBMAK90
Aperture | 90mm |
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Focal Ratio | 13.88 |
Highest Magnification | 180x |
Mount Type | Dobsonian mount |
Eyepiece 1 | Super 10mm |
Eyepiece 2 | Super 25mm |
Electronic Hand Control | No |
Motor Drive | No |
Warranty Information | 5 Years Limited Warranty |
Additional Specifications of Product | Other Specifications include:
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