Ceravolo Mak-NewtsPosted By Thomas V Davis |
I recently had a 10" f/4 Mak Newt with optics by Intes-Micro and sold by ITE. Although initially optomisitic about its performance I was very disappointed with the overall fit and finish of the scope (compared to my Tak and AP scopes). Also, it would never come to collimation. The collimation of the primary was very sloppy and dispite sending it back to ITE twice it could never be collimated. Even when ITE said it was collimated it was not even close. I had other astronomers (who were very adept at collimation) look at it and they could not get it collimated.
Despite these set backs I would still like to revisit a quality Mak Newt again. I would not get an ITE scope again, but would consider an APM/Wirth custom scope.
Tom
Despite these set backs I would still like to revisit a quality Mak Newt again. I would not get an ITE scope again, but would consider an APM/Wirth custom scope.
Tom
