Orion SkyView Maksutov-Cassegrain.

Oh, if we had a nickel for every time we’ve been asked, “When are you going to come out
with a bigger (than 127mm) Mak?” We’d be writing this from our branch office on the Maui
beachfront.

Cut from island fantasy to astronomy fantasy . . . because we’ve got what you have been
wishing for. Our 150mm Mak opens up new vistas of the celestial landscape for your viewing
pleasure, putting superior resolving power at your disposal. The 150mm-diameter Maksutov-
Cassegrain optics take in 40% more light than their 127mm counterparts, which means this
big Mak will resolve finer detail in lunar and planetary subjects and permit exploration of a
wider array of deep-sky objects.

The meniscus lens is fully multi-coated for maximum light transmission. The long focal length
of 1800mm (f/12.0) belies the scope’s compact tube, which measures just 17" long (including
visual back on rear cell), for excellent portability. It couples to the SkyView Pro mount’s
equatorial head via a dovetail rail, allowing quick setup and take-down. The mount provides
precision equatorial control and accepts optional TrueTrack single-axis and dual-axis DC
drives.

The sturdy aluminum tube is outfitted with metal front and rear cells. It features a large helical
focusing knob, a threaded visual back that accepts a 1.25" diagonal or camera T-ring (sold
separately), a dovetail finder scope mount, a dovetail rail for attachment of the tube to an
Orion SkyView Pro mount (or Celestron CG-5), and dust cap.

Price - £499.00 + £10.00 Shipping & Insurance.

Celestron CG-5 Mount & Tripod - £399.00.

The Astronomy Shop

1 Tone Hill. Wellington

Somerset TA21 0AU

United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)1823 665510