Skywatcher Maksutov telescope MC 90/1250 SkyMax EQ-1

MC 90/1250 telescope:
This telescope is an ideal companion on trips and, as well as being an astronomical telescope it is suitable for use as a mirror spotting scope for nature watching. It is also suitable for children to take their very first steps in enjoying the night sky. This extremely compact telescope fits in virtually any hand luggage and this type is also known for its very high contrast image. With a 90mm aperture, this telescope is one of the smaller representatives of its type. The light gathering capacity is 165 times more than the naked eye alone (with a 7mm pupil). The saying 'the best telescope is one which you have with you' is very apt here, as hardly any other telescope is so easily transportable. Astronomically, this telescope has a lot to offer: the 1.3 arc seconds resolution means planets become beautiful objects to observe. Observing DSOs, such as the Orion Nebula, or scanning through the summer Milky Way is also a lot of fun. The telescope offers a suitable alternative to the usual scopes when used as a spotting scope for nature watching, and at a low price. Many classical spotting scopes only allow a fixed camera adapter at the higher end of the range at several hundred euros. This telescope is different: there are a wide range of adapters for nature photography available. The 1250mm focal length allows low-cost bird photography to be carried out for example. And of course for astrophotography it is possible to take exposures of the Moon. The sharpness of the image can be adjusted by use of a knob on the side of the 'scope which moves the primary mirror backwards of forwards. This mechanism allows a large range of focus which permits a wide range of different accessories to be used.
The advantages in a nutshell:

• very compact telescope with long focal length and 90mm aperture
• high contrast image
• also suitable for nature watching and nature photography

The EQ-1Mount: This parallactic mount provides the possibility of aligning the optics to the Pole Star. The correct polar elevation can be set for any observing site or geographical latitude. Slow motions on the Right Ascension and Declination axes allow objects to be precisely adjusted in the field of view and followed, with a counterweight provided for precise counterbalancing of the optics. It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:

• We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
• We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.
• We also provide an edition of the exciting astronomy magazine, “Sterne und Weltraum” with each telescope.

SPECIFICATIONS Optics


Type

Reflector Type of build

Maksutov

Aperture (mm)

90 Focal length (mm)

1250 Aperture ratio (f/)

13,9 Resolving capacity

1,28 Limit value (mag)

11,6 Light gathering capacity

170 Max. useful magnification

180 Tube weight (kg)

1,4 Tube construction Full tube Focuser


Type of build

SC thread Connection ( to eyepiece)

1,25" Mount


Type of build

EQ-1 Mounting type

Equatorial

GoTo control

no Tripod


Material Aluminium Type Tripod Included accessories


1.25'' eyepieces

25mm, 10mm Deviating optics

1.25", 90° star diagonal Finder scope

Red dot finder

General
Total weight (kg) 9,3 Series EQ-1

Area of application


Moon & Planets yes Nebulae & galaxies not recommended Astrophotography no Nature Observation not recommended Sun

not recommended (Only with appropriate Sun filter) Recommended for


Beginners

yes Advanced

no Observatories

no