Orion Apex 127mm Compact “Mak” Telescope.

In terms of what you can see, bigger telescopes are better. But bigger scopes also require
bulkier, heavier mounts to keep them stable, and consequently, an equally brawny owner to
lug it around - not to mention more storage space.

Enter the Apex 127. It boasts big 127mm (5") diameter optics but in a tube that’s a fraction of
the length (just 15" long!) and weight (8.6 lbs.) of a Newtonian reflector or refractor of similar
aperture and focal length. That’s the beauty of its Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design - it’s
so
wonderfully portable.

The Apex 127 couples quickly to any sturdy mount or photo-style tripod thanks to a built-in
1/4"-20 adapter plate.

And it’s those same high-performance optics that give the Apex 127 Mak such outstanding
image quality and such an incredible range of uses for the demanding observer. It gulps in
55% more light through its multi-coated, 5" meniscus lens than that of a 4" scope, putting it
in
the big leagues for astronomical observation and advanced nature study. And its long
1540mm
(f/12.1) focal length provides 62x magnification with the included 25mm Sirius Plössl
eyepiece
(1.25"), and lets you push the power up to 250x with optional eyepieces! Bright views of star
clusters and nebulas at low power, stunning lunar and planetary detail at higher power - it’s
all
in a night’s work for the Apex 127.

And as a daytime spotting scope, no instrument is more capable, especially in low-light
conditions. It couples quickly to any sturdy equatorial mount or photo-style tripod thanks to a
built-in 1/4"-20 adapter plate. Mounting and disassembly are a snap. Quality is evident not
only in the optics, but also in the black-anodized aluminum front and rear castings, the
smooth-turning focus knob, and the extruded aluminum tube, with a classy, metallic-
burgundy
finish. The 6x26 achromatic, correct-image finder scope features a quick-release aluminum
bracket with a dovetail base and two-screw X-Y alignment. The 25mm Sirius Plössl eyepiece
slips into a 45° correct-image prism diagonal, also included. You might also be interested to
know that the T-threads on the eyepiece adapter allow attachment of a 35mm camera body
(with optional T-ring) to the scope for telephoto photography.

And if all that weren’t enough, we include a fully padded, nylon/polyester carrying case, which
has plenty of room for additional accessories in the zippered side pockets.

Unencumbered with complicated gadgetry like you find on competing models, the Orion Apex
127 offers hassle-free, big-aperture performance and convenient portability, at a price that’s
too good to pass up!

Price - £317.00 + £10.00 shipping & insurance.

The Astronomy Shop

1 Tone Hill. Wellington

Somerset TA21 0AU

United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)1823 665510