Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescopes for Adults Astronomy, 60mm Aperture 830mm Catadioptric Compound Telescope

Excellent scope this 60 mm mak, very small, light (800 grams) sharp views, tripod (900 grams) is ok, especially for 60 mm. Very smooth motions due to gimball/mounthead (520grams). Prism is phase coated. Eyepieces 10 and 20 mm 70 degrees. Blackened but no filter thread. Nice packaging.

El mejor telescopio que podras tener por este precio, la calidad optica es realmente muy buena, no vas a conseguir una mejor imagen por este precio, el telescopio por ser catadiotrico no tiene aberracion cromatica, aunque la montura es altazimutal viene con unas perillas de movimiento fino que nos permiten hacer un seguimiento muy preciso de los objetos que observamos, incluso con esta montura he sido capaz de hacerle seguimiento a un avion en movimiento sin problema. la luna se ve con un nivel de detalle increible, jupiter veras las franjas de nubes en la superficie y podras ver los anillos de saturno. El buscador aunque es basico, tiene una base que nos permite alinearlo de una manera muy facil ya que tiene 2 tornillos para ajustar y un resorte que mantiene siempre ajustado el buscador par que no se suelte totalmente.

I purchased this telescope as a Christmas present for my grandson. At the sale price posted I was not expecting the level of quality I received. The optical tube assembly (OTA) is aluminum, which is necessary to support the thick meniscus lens at the front end that Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes are known for. As such, this is not a lightweight dime store scope. The OTA has an aperture of 80mm, and a focal length of 850mm, resulting in a focal ratio of just under 11. This means that objects such as the moon and planets are the intended targets (less so for galaxies and nebulae). An 80mm aperture would support a theoretical maximum power of 157x, but the choice of included eyepieces (10 and 20 mm) yields more realistic magnifications of 85x and 42x. (If higher powers are desired, any standard 1 and 1/4 inch eyepiece can be used.) The included eyepieces are well made and deliver a pleasing image and a reasonable field of view. Since this telescope was also designed for terrestrial viewing, the manufacturer included an amici prism star diagonal rather than a mirror diagonal, which means that images viewed through the scope are correctly oriented visually (up/down, left/right) rather than left/right reversed. The scope has twin focus controls, which operate smoothly. Also included is a small finderscope, which must be mounted and aligned with the main scope (not a particularly easy task). It also does not include a star diagonal, which means the image is upside down--potentially very confusing for a beginner. A phone accessory is also included for taking pictures, but this is likely to result in excessive shaking of the image. The provided mount is an alt-az, which means that motions are up/down and left/right. The large handle can be used to swing the scope in the desired direction of the target and then locked in place. Target acquisition is completed using the slow motion controls on both axes. The inclusion of slow motion controls is absolutely critical in a higher magnification telescope, which sets this particular telescope apart from so many others offered at a similar price point. Many reviewers have pointed out that the tripod is too light and results in a shaky images. This is true only if the tripod legs are extended. For a tripod of this size and weight, it should only be used on a tabletop with the legs fully retracted. If used in this manner the image is quite stable. If a user needs a full height viewing situation, the scope is also equipped with a vixen-style dovetail mounting plate, which can be used with almost any tripod designed for astronomy. One small caveat: because the scope mounts on the left side of the tripod base, all the weight is on that side, resulting in imbalance and a potential for the tripod to tip over. If used with legs retracted, make sure that one leg is located directly under the OTA to prevent this from happening. This is a quality piece of equipment for the price. A better tripod and finderscope would earn it 5 stars, but would also probably increase the price significantly.

It's a nice beginner telescope. Has nice knobs for observing but 4 in very small makes planets very hard to keep in view, but once you get used to running it and using it, it's well worth $199

Vale la pena!! Por ese precio!!! Tendrás algo a nivel de algún telescopio de unos $500 dólares 💯% solo tienen que comprar lentes más potentes!! Ellos te envían lo básico para los planetas!! Con lo básico no vez lo que teuestran en los anuncios!!! La luna si!! Más que perfecto!! Para fotógrafos ? 💯% recomendado!!! Tengo algunos que valen $400+ y la nitides o el movimiento varían mucho!! Y es muy fácil de usar!! Recomiendo comprar un láser para la noche !! Ya saben a qué me refiero lente con su láser telescópico!! Se ajusta de Día y listo!!

Impressive daytime contrast for a small Maksutov telescope. I like the novel quick focus mechanism. Finder works good enough for what it isn't. Nice mount/tripod combo. Easy slow motions. A bargain @ $94. The optics really are good. I made telescopes for a living, so... Glad I got one. Light to move around.

It came already marked damaged return. Broken tripod and missing parts.

Kids love it

Very nice and portable, did purchase aditional lenses and a barlow X2

Good value, limited aperture, but good for moon and planets. Nice slo-mo controls but tripod a bit on the flimsy side. Good package for the price.

A fine telescope . I am pleased with it