- Multi Coated Optics
- Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Design
- Compact and Portable Design
- Erect Image System for Terrestrial and Astronomical Use
- Built-in T-Adapter threads for Ease of Adapting SLR Cameras
The Maksutov optical design is recognized for being a portable design that is easy to use and has a variety of applications, making it an excellent choice for both terrestrial and astronomical usage. This C90 Mak has excellent optics with razor sharp images over a wide field.
Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Design
The MAK is a catadioptric spotting scope, which means the optical design includes both a lens and a mirror. The light coming through a MAK passes through the corrector lens to the primary mirror and back to a spherical secondary mirror before it hits the eyepiece. Images are bright, sharp, and virtually free of chromatic aberration.
- Comes with 32 mm Eyepiece, 45° Erect Image Diagonal and 8x21 Erect Image Finderscope
- Backpack Made of Nylon
The Maksutov-Cassegrain’s optical design offers several unique benefits. Instead of a secondary mirror, the MAK features a “secondary spot” of reflective coating applied directly to the inside of the corrector plate. Because of this, the spotting scope does not require frequent collimation. Also, the secondary spot is significantly smaller, giving the MAK its signature high-contrast views.
One important thing to note about Maksutov-Cassegrain spotting scope is that the larger, heavier Maksutov corrector plate takes longer to cool down and adjust to ambient air temperature.
C90 MAK Spotting Scope
General Magnification: 20 - 60x Objective Lens Diameter: 80mm (3.15") Eyepieces: 8mm - 24mm (.31" - .94") Angular Field of View: 2.0° - 1.0° Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) / @1000 m): 105 ft (32 m) @ 20x| 53 ft (16.15 m) @ 60x Focal Length: 480mm (18.9") Exit Pupil: 4mm - 1.3mm (.15" - .05") Eye Relief: 18mm (.71") Close Focus: 26.2 ft (8 m) Twilight Factor: 69.2 - 40 Relative Brightness: 16 - 1.7 Limiting Stellar Magnitude: Ideal: 12.02
Moderate: 11.02
Poor: 10.02Lens Coatings: Fully Multi-Coated Prism Glass (Type): BaK-4 Prism Coatings: FMC Weight: 57 oz (1616 g) Environmental Protection: Waterproof Nitrogen Filled: Yes Tripod Adaptable: Yes Carrying Case: Padded green woven nylon view-through Camera Adaptable: Yes Dimensions: 490mm x 90mm x 190mm (19.3" x 3.5" x 7.5") Included Items: Zoom eye piece with integrated T-adapter
Carrying case
Eyepiece lens cap
Eyepiece Port cover
Eyepiece carrying case
Eyepiece pouch
Lens cloth
Instrument manualSolar Warning - Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with this optic. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
- Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.
- Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.