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Maksutov-Cassegrains are the ultimate take-anywhere telescopes. Despite their small dimensions they pack a powerful punch. Their high-resolution, diffraction-limited optical systems are multi-coated to maximize contrast and image sharpness.
This is a Russian-made Mak from Intes. Known for its sharp optics, the field of view is very flat, and the image is as sharp at the edge as at the center of the field of view. There is also absolutely no false color, and images are razor sharp on the whole field of view.
Being Russian-made, it is built like a tank. It is heavy and very sturdy. No plastic, everything is made of metal. The tube is painted with a thick and irregular beige paint. It is equipped with a handle on the top of the tube which proves very useful to carry the 6kg (13lbs) tube.
The MK65 has no mirror shift or flop when focusing because the primary is fixed - focusing is done with the Intes 1.25" diagonal, which has a helical focuser built in. Additionally, the visual back is non-standard, so it will not accept aftermarket SCT equipment, like reducers or focusers.
- Focal Length: 1500mm
- Focal Ratio: f/10
- Mirror Type: Fixed primary mirror
- Focusing: Integral 1.25" helical focuser within the diagonal
- Visual Back: Non-standard thread (approx. 54.5mm)