Popp Maksutov

Hi All,

Recently I buyed a set of 8" Maksutov optics (the main mirror and the meniscus with spot as secondary + the mirror cell and holder for the meniscus.I also have the tube so I can make a hopefully well performing 8" Maksutov.

Is there someone who has more information from the legendary Swiss optics designer E. Popp. or from his Maksutovs he build (from 6" models to 12")??.

Thanks,

Ido Oosterveld
Netherlands.

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Is that a pic of it all together then? So you already built it?

Ido Oosterveld said:

Hi All,

Recently I buyed a set of 8" Maksutov optics (the main mirror and the meniscus with spot as secondary + the mirror cell and holder for the meniscus.I also have the tube so I can make a hopefully well performing 8" Maksutov.

Is there someone who has more information from the legendary Swiss optics designer E. Popp. or from his Maksutovs he build (from 6" models to 12")??.

Thanks,

Ido Oosterveld
Netherlands.

Ido, good luck putting that system together... 8)
It sure looks like a very promising scope indeed... hopefully you'll post pics & a First Light Report when done...


Take good care, and clear skies!

Generally speaking in a Mak Cass half the effort is in optics and the other half belongs to the mechanical parts. Since you have assumed responsibility for assembling the mechanicals, do some serious homework on cooling aspects. Your legendary optics will not produce legendary images unless you control all thermall related issues.

Thanks,
Vahe