Acuter Voyager MAK127-FAST 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA

Product Description

The Acuter Voyager MAK127-FAST is a high quality and powerful Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with a generous 127mm aperture. Ideal for the observation of double-stars, and the surface detail of the Moon and bright planets. You can also capture images using your own smartphone using the included smartphone camera adaptor. The long focal length optical system is broadband multi-coated to maximise contrast and image sharpness.

The FAST designation in the name is due to the revolutionary patent-pending friction drive focuser with focus distance indicator. Instead of having a focusing knob that is twisted, which is common on Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes, it is equipped with a friction driven focuser with dual focus knobs (patent pending design) which moves the primary mirror to achieve focus. In addition there is an immensely helpful focus distance indicator scale that shows the position the focuser needs to be to view objects at distances of 16m, 32m and infinity. This focuser design truly enables FAST focusing to be achieved with the minimum of fuss.

The set consists of a superb 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope OTA with 1359mm focal length, a 68x magnifying eyepiece with a wide 70 degree apparent field of view, an optical 6x30 erect image finderscope, a 90° Star diagonal, a smartphone camera adaptor, to keep a photographic record of your observations, and a carrying case. The telescope can be expanded as required with optionally available standard 1.25 "telescope eyepieces to increase the range of magnifications.

The Maksutov telescope is named after Dmitri Maksutov (1896-1964), a Russian optician and astronomer who introduced this telescope design in 1941.

Capture celestial and terrestrial images with your smartphone with the supplied Smartphone Camera Adaptor! Smartphone not included!

Acuter is a world-class brand of innovative, high-quality products for amateur astronomy and educational use.

Specifications
Magnification (with eyepieces supplied): x68
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x254
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 90mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1359mm (f/10.7)
Eyepiece Supplied (1.25"): 20mm 70º Wide Angle
90° 1.25" Star Diagonal
2" to 1.25" Adaptor supplied, allows 2" Star Diagonal to be fitted (available separately)
6x30 Erect Image Finderscope
Adjustable Primary Mirror Cell
Focusing by Moving Primary Mirror via Fiction Drive, with Focus Distance Indicator
45mm Dovetail Bar (Side Mounted)
Universal Smartphone Camera Adaptor
Carrying Case supplied for OTA
Dust Caps
OTA Length 4800mm
OTA Weight: 4.3 kg