The Orion MC 90/1250 telescope:
Imagine a telescope so small that you can put it in a rucksack or use it on a table. Now imagine that this telescope can be used at the same magnification as a conventional telescope 5 times its size. You can now buy exactly this telescope! At just 26cm in length and weighing in at only 1.4kg, this Mak-Cass from Orion is ideal for taking with you anywhere, even on the plane, and you can start observing with it immediately! No matter whether you want to watch animals in the wild, explore the night sky at a holiday resort, or even if you want do some photography - this compact reflector is a delight to use. Despite its small size, it can be used at up to180X magnification, which is more than sufficient for planetary observing. This telescope is also well suited for beginners to try out.
The advantages in a nutshell:
- compact, extremely light OTA
- suitable for all uses
- ideal for travel
Included in delivery:
- Orion MC 90/1250 OTA
- 25mm, and 10mm, 3 element eyepieces (1.25")
- 90° star diagonal (1.25"): allows comfortable observing and erects the image
- red dot finder
- mini Dobsonian mount for easy use
It not only matters which telescope you buy but also where you buy it. Our additional services:
- We are a leading telescope dealer and know the devices we sell. Our customer service team will gladly help you after your purchase if you have problems with assembly or operation.
- We provide a copy of the 80-page Telescope ABC beginners handbook with every telescope.
- We also provide an edition of the exciting astronomy magazine, “Sterne und Weltraum” with each telescope.
Our expert comment:
This telescope is not used on the ground, but is instead placed on a table or a similar elevated platform.
If you want a larger Dobsonian telescope with a base for use on the ground, then the following is a suitable example: The Orion N 114 / 910 SkyQuest XT4.5 Classic Dob Dobsonian telescope (Product No. 13768)
