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New Orion 180mm MAK

Started by klawson, 01/03/2007 04:27AM
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Posted 01/03/2007 04:27AM Opening Post
Keith Lawson
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Posted 01/08/2007 12:55AM #1
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The fact that it is limited to 1.25" accessories means it will have a TFOV of around 0.6* and a lowest Mag around 82X with a 32mm Plossl. Orion Maks have been known to have appreciable mirror flop in the past, and the longer FL may mean that it got worse unless Orion had the Chinese address that issue. A used Meade LX200 7" Mak or a used Russian 7" Mak would be a much better place for your money, in my opinion.
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