Astro-Physics 10" f/14.6 High-Resolution Maksutov-Cassegrain


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Brand and Model:Astro-Physics 10" f/14.6 High-Resolution Maksutov-Cassegrain
Price ($USD):$9800.00
Type:Maksutov-Cassegrain
Attributes: un-checked Go-To un-checked PEC
Aperture:254mm (10")
f Ratio:f/14.6
Focal Length:3708mm
Finder:none
Electric Power:cooling fan power pack
Mount:none
Tripod:none
Weight (lbs):33 lbs.
Dimensions (w/h/d):12" wide, 26" long
Description:Major Features

-10" Maksutov Cassegrain optical system with elliptical primary and spherical corrector
-Secondary is aluminized on back of corrector - stays in perfect collimation forever
-Coma-free design with sharp 2" field
-Precision moving mirror focuser with no image shift
-Highest quality optical materials for stable views in all temperature conditions
-Hand-figured optics by master opticians
-Quality cell components for long term stability of collimation
-Fast cool-down design beats all competitors, leaves commercial scopes in the dust
-Extremely small secondary obstruction for high-contrast images in not-so-perfect seeing


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Astro-Physics 10" f/14.6 High-Resolution Maksutov-Cassegrain
If there are reflectors with 'refractor-like' output: This AP 10" f/14.6 MAK is one of that!

It´s performance compares to a 9" APO. The contrast on planetary details is outstanding.

I wish that more guys have the chance to get one. However, they have no chance to get mine...

Overall Rating: 10
Optics:10 Ease of Use:5 Value:10
Weight: 5 (Veritable Vote)
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Astro-Physics 10" f/14.6 High-Resolution Maksutov-Cassegrain
no comments.....

Overall Rating: 10
Optics:10 Mount:10 Ease of Use:10 Value:10
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Astro-Physics 10" f/14.6 High-Resolution Maksutov-Cassegrain
One of the nicest scopes I have ever looked through. Fantastic contrast.

Overall Rating: 10
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Astro-Physics 10" f/14.6 High-Resolution Maksutov-Cassegrain
YES, im getting one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(hopefully in about 4 years, im on the waiting list with the 1200 mount)

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