Equipment
These are my main telescopes and drives, you can also see my cameras and accessories.
The Intes MK66. 6" f/12 Rumak Maksutov-Cassegrain optical system with moving primary focus. Optical quality is stated as 'diffraction limited' (mine is 1/8 wave front), Multi-coated Meniscus lens. Attached aluminum dew shield. 2" threaded rear cell opening to accept SCT accessories. |
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The CG5 has been manufactured for a long time with relative bad reviews, Celestron changed this by introducing a much better tripod and some changes to the mechanic of the drive. The electronic section is a NextStar hardware.
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The Universal Astronomics Micro Star Deluxe is AltAzimuth drive, very simple to use and extremely handy. It is very stable and can hold several times its weight.
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The Televue Pronto has a 70mm Aperture, ED Doublet Focal Length 480mm Focal Ratio f/6.8 Max Visual Field 5.5 degrees Weight/Length 6 lbs./17". |
The PST telescope has a modest 40mm aperture f/10, 400mm focal length. There are two wideband blocking filters in the system to reject unwanted and harmful radiation - one within the coating of the front lens and the second close to the eyepiece. |
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