Does anyone own a Konus 130mm Maksutov out there.. Could you give me some feedback on how it compares to the Orion or Meade Maks. Thanks!
Konus 130 Maksutov Users ???
Started by Gene, 02/24/2004 11:14PM
Posted 02/24/2004 11:14PM
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Posted 02/25/2004 10:25PM
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Hi Gene -
I have been using the MM 130 for a few months now, and it has been an excellent planetary scope. I don't know how it compares to the Orion or Meade maksutovs, as I have never done a side-by-side.
On clear nights, I find it that the top usable magnification (i.e. features are very sharp) is about 380X, so the optical quality is very good.
It does very well for planetary observing. I am attaching a photo I took with this scope, I think it is not too bad considering it was taken with only a 5".
-Jake
I have been using the MM 130 for a few months now, and it has been an excellent planetary scope. I don't know how it compares to the Orion or Meade maksutovs, as I have never done a side-by-side.
On clear nights, I find it that the top usable magnification (i.e. features are very sharp) is about 380X, so the optical quality is very good.
It does very well for planetary observing. I am attaching a photo I took with this scope, I think it is not too bad considering it was taken with only a 5".
-Jake
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