Explore Scientific

Explore Scientific FirstLight 152 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope - OTA Only - FL-MC1521900OTA

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SKU: EXP-FL-MC1521900
$1,027.00 CAD

Product details

  • SKU EXP-FL-MC1521900
Description

Explore Scientific FirstLight 152 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope - OTA Only

Features:

  • 152 mm (6") Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope - OTA Only
  • Generous 152 mm (6") aperture has very good light-gathering capability for observing many galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters
  • Focal ratio of f/12.5 and Maksutov design provides larger images at the focal plane
  • This 152mm Mak-Cass OTA comes with a 2" 90Âș diagonal, 1.25" 25 mm Plössl eyepiece and a red dot finder to aid in object location
  • Also includes a smartphone adapter to help observers use their smart device to capture and share images
  • OTA Only, No Mount is included

This Explore Scientific FirstLight 6" Maksutov-Cassegrain (Mak) Telescope includes the OTA only - use your current alt-az or equatorial mount or purchase one separately.

This Maksutov telescope has an aperture of 152 mm (6") and a focal ratio of f/12.5, for a focal length of 1900 mm.  This model comes with a heavy-duty 2.5" Hexagonal Focuser and adapter for using 2" accessories.

Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes are noted for their higher f/numbers and high contrast, sharp images. They are often favored by amateur astronomers who plan to do a lot of planetary and lunar observing, (i.e. well-resolved objects) because of their larger images at their focal plane and their high contrast performance. This 6" Mak-Cass OTA comes with a 1.25" 25 mm Plossl eyepiece, a Red Dot Finder, a 2" 90Âș diagonal and a Smartphone Adapter.

This Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope optical tube assembly is a good choice for those who might be just getting started in the astronomy hobby. It has an aperture which is large enough to collect light well and provide the views of some of the better deep sky objects, as well as the planets, and the Moon. It includes a smartphone adapter to help you use your smart device to capture and share images. This OTA weighs only 17 pounds.

Includes a Limited One year Warranty from Explore Scientific, after your registration.

Specifications:

Item Number FL-MC1521900
Telescope Design: Maksutov-Cassegrain
Magnification: 250X
Focal Length: 1900 mm focal length
Focal Ratio: f/12.5
Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated (EMD Enhanced Coatings)
Spherical Primary Mirror Aperture: 152 mm (6")
OTA Weight: 17 lb
OTA Length:
Eyepiece (Included): 1.25" 25 mm Plössl
Mount Type: -NONE-
Mount Control: -NONE-
Comes With: Smartphone Adapter, One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece, Red Dot Finder, 2" 90Âș Diagonal, Downloadable Software