Maksutov-Cassegrain

A Maksutov Cassegrain telescope is a catadioptric telescope, using both lenses and mirrors effectively squeezing an optically long telescope into a short tube. A Maksutov Cassegrain is capable of superb image quality and is a good choice as an all-purpose telescope for an astronomer who will be mixing visual observing with photography. It is a great design for smaller telescopes and is a very popular type of spotting scope.

SAXON M9012 - The unique Maksutov-Cassegrain incorporates an optical design that gives an astonishing 1200mm focal length in a compact tube of only 350mm. The 1200x90 comes with a flip mirror system to allow for land or star-gazing, 1.25" Plössl eyepieces, aluminium tripod and an equatorial mount. 975.00 NZD
SAXON M10213EQ2 New! - The unique Maksutov-Cassegrain incorporates an optical design that gives a 1300mm focal length in a compact tube of only 280mm. The telescope comes with plossl lenses and a 45 degree erect prism for land viewing. 1,190.00 NZD

SAXON M15019EQ3 - A powerful Maksutov-Cassegrain with a 150mm aperture and 1900mm focal length. 2,420.00 NZD
SAXON MC20325EQ5 - The top of the range Maksutov-Cassegrain! Massif 203mm aperture and 2500mm focal length. It gives you enough magnification for good lunar and planetary view and enough aperture for bright deep-sky images! 3,995.00 NZD