Could anyone tell me who makes this scope and where it is sold as well as any comments about the scope?
Galileo 90mm Mak-Cass
Started by klipy, 05/28/2003 12:02AM
Posted 05/28/2003 12:02AM
Opening Post
Posted 05/28/2003 02:11PM
#1
Not sure who makes it. I *do not* believe it's Synta.
Apogee once sold the Galileo Maksutov.
Opticmall currently sells it.
I have the Photon Instruments version of this Mak (which actually pre-dates the Galileo version), purchased some three years ago. My sample is overcorrected to a level *greater* than 1/4 wavelength (i.e., it's not "diffraction limited"). Mine's right at 1/3-wave. I've yet to hear of any stellar samples of either the Galileo or the Photon, but (admittedly) I haven't been *looking* for such reports/reviews, anyhoo.
If you're looking for a viable alternative to the ETX 90 -- one which has good-or-better optics for astronomy -- I myself would suggest you avoid the Galileo. However, that's based *only* on my own experience with a single example of the Photon.
On the other hand, if you're looking for a decent long-range terrestrial scope with closer-focus capabilities (which was what I wanted in the Photon), then the Galileo may fit the bill just fine.
Hope that helps a little. If any ??s, don't hesitate to ask.
Best wishes.
-Dan
Apogee once sold the Galileo Maksutov.
Opticmall currently sells it.
I have the Photon Instruments version of this Mak (which actually pre-dates the Galileo version), purchased some three years ago. My sample is overcorrected to a level *greater* than 1/4 wavelength (i.e., it's not "diffraction limited"). Mine's right at 1/3-wave. I've yet to hear of any stellar samples of either the Galileo or the Photon, but (admittedly) I haven't been *looking* for such reports/reviews, anyhoo.
If you're looking for a viable alternative to the ETX 90 -- one which has good-or-better optics for astronomy -- I myself would suggest you avoid the Galileo. However, that's based *only* on my own experience with a single example of the Photon.
On the other hand, if you're looking for a decent long-range terrestrial scope with closer-focus capabilities (which was what I wanted in the Photon), then the Galileo may fit the bill just fine.
Hope that helps a little. If any ??s, don't hesitate to ask.
Best wishes.
-Dan
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