The Saxon Maksutov-Cassegrain 15018EQ3 is the ultimate take-and-go scope with high-power performance and compact design. Expect bright images and good resolution of planets, nebulae and deep sky objects with this scope's high aperture and quality optics.
The Saxon 15018EQ3 comes with an equatorial mount (EQ3) on an adjustable steel tripod with accessory tray, 2" Crayford focuser with 1.25" adapter, two 1.25" Plossl eyepieces (10mm & 25mm), 90 degree star diagonal, and Red-dot finderscope
Optional dual-axis motor drives and GoTo EQ5 Upgrade kit available.
Optical Design : | Maksutov-Cassegrains |
Lens Material : | n/a |
Diameter : |
150mm |
Focal Length : | 1800mm |
Scondary Mirror Diameter : | n/a |
F/ratio : | F/12 |
Highest Practical Power : | |
Faintest Steller Magnitude : |
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Resoving Power : | |
Finderscope : | Red-dot Finderscope |
Focuser diameter : | 1.25" |
Diagonal : | 90 degree |
Eyepiece(s) : | 1.25" 10mm and 25mm Plossl Eyepiece |
Mount Type : | Equatorial |
Slow-motion Control : | RA & DEC |
Counterweight(s) : | 3.5 + 5 Kgs |
Piggyback Bracket : | Yes |
Accessory Tray : | Wall-to-wall |
Ground Board Diameter : | n/a |
Ground Board Weight(s) : | n/a |
Motor Drive : | Optional |
Go-to : | Optional |
Tube Weight : | |
Tube Dimension(dia. x length) : | |
Tripod Height : | 67-119cm |
Shipping Weight : | 14Kgs |
Shipping Carton Dimensions : | 85.5 x 40 x 28.5 cm3 |