Intes Micro MK-67

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Intes Micro MK-67
I have been observing with this scope now for about three weeks, and it is truly wonderful. I did have to collimate it a bit, but I think that can be expected after 3 years =]. The star test at 450x is beautiful. Mars shows the polar caps, and definate color differential depending on the face that is showing. Doubles split cleanly, and are a joy to find. The finder is amazingly bright and sharp. My only complaint is that I don't have the dew shield that is available for this scope, and I think that it could use some additional baffeling, which would probably bring up the contrast a bit. I don't think this really detracts from the scope, it just makes it a bit harder to make out faint objects without perfect dark site seeing.

All in all, a 10, and an excellent choice.

Robert

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Intes Micro MK-67
Exellent optics, way better then my TMB 4" APO. Not as good as C9.25. focuser sucks but i can deal with it. Pretty much tied with a good Meade LX200 7" Mak, which is well within striking range of the Questar 7

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Intes Micro MK-67
Under dark and stable skies had an opportunity to compare views between a MK-67/Orion Argonaut and a very fine Takahashi FS102 APO. Not sure how the Tak compares to a TMB 4" - but frankly the difference between the 150mm MCT and the 102mm APO was discernable but not excessive. Both scopes used Naglers of very similar magnification (~120x) on a variety of studies - OC's, GC's, and double stars. Both scopes gave a very fine resolution of the demanding disparate magnitude Delta Cygni pair. Both scopes were able to resolve at least a few outliers in 8th magnitude globular clusters. Both scopes resolved stars across the core of M13.

Overall, the 150mm MCT showed perceptibly better resolution, slightly brighter images and slightly better magnitudinal reach (~12.5 for the 102 and ~12.8 for the 150 under ULTM 5.5 / stability 8/10 Pickering at 120X).

The APO had a slightly darker background sky (the forward looking flourite element really helps). AND the APO could get down to 25X and include the entire usably visible portion of M31 in a single field. (Due to its longer focal length, the MK-67 has a hard time dipping below 50x using commonly available eyepieces.)

In my estimation, the performance of the MK-67/Argonaut could probably be matched by that of a 120mm APO refractor on deep sky. However, the unique virtues of the MCT design allow it to outperform any 150mm refractor on close double stars. In terms of cost, the MK-67/Argonaut is an outstanding value. One worthy of consideration by any optophile no matter how much money they may have to spend.

And for the rest of us use the spare change to buy a decent rich field achromat for those times when you want to step back a little and frame the entire Veil Complex in a single field of view.

For the star party report Visit: "http://astro.geekjoy.com/aug-01-reports.html#11"

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Intes Micro MK-67
Fine optics. Solid build. High contrast views. A joy to use.
If you don't mind letting it cool down for an hour beforehand get one !

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Intes Micro MK-67
Jeff B. and I have created a review of this telescope, as well as information on collimating it using only a bright star. You can find these at:
http://astro.geekjoy.com/scopes/ottos_MK67_review.html
and at
http://astro.geekjoy.com/scopes/MK67-collimation.html

Overall Rating: 10
Optics:9 Ease of Use:10 Value:10
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Intes Micro MK-67
For those who have champagne tastes on a beer budget, it should be noted that the MK67 can be purchased new for $880 (including shipping) and perhaps as low as $850. Further, there are many of these on the second-hand market, often in very good shape for as low as $600 for the OTA. For a scope that sees Jupiter as well as a 102mm apo, Saturn as well as a 130mm apo, equal double stars as well as a 175 apo, and deep sky as well as a good 8 inch SCT; and under nine pounds and 17 inches in length, this is a stunningly low price. Does anyone know how to change the header to reflect the actual costs?

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Intes Micro MK-67
A very nice scope, with high precision otics, easy to use,,,very good overall

Overall Rating: 10
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Intes Micro MK-67
WELL I MUST SAY THAT THIS IS A GREAT SCOPE. OPTICS ARE OF APO QUALITY TO A 4IN OR 5IN HIGH DOLLAR REFRACTOR, STAR TEST, PLANETS DEEP SPACE, ARE JUST A PURE SIGHT TO BE SEEN, ANYONE WANTING TO BUY A GREAT SCOPE HERE IT IS, AT STAR PARTIES THIS SCOPE GETS THE LOOKS AND THE LINES , HOPE THIS HELPS

Overall Rating: 10
Optics:10 Ease of Use:10 Value:10
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