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Maksutov telescope MC 180/2700 AVX 700 GoTo

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Maksutov telescopes

Maksutov telescopes are very compact and therefore ideally suited for portable use or for when travelling. The enclosed optics and collimation stability with Maksutovs ensure their robustness.

Maksutov telescopes have a very long focal length despite their compact design. But the field of view is rather narrow when compared to achromatic refractor telescopes. However, this combination makes Maksutov telescopes ideal instruments for observing the Moon and planets. And when equipped with an Amici prism, they are also very well suited to nature-watching and nature photography.

Maksutov-Cassegrain vs. Schmidt-Cassegrain: The Mak is a catadioptric telescope, which means the optical design includes both a lens and a mirror. The light coming through a Mak passes through the corrector lens to the primary mirror and back to a spherical secondary mirror before it hits your eyepiece. Images are bright, sharp, and virtually free of chromatic aberration.

The Maksutov-Cassegrain’s optical design offers several unique benefits. Instead of a secondary mirror, the Mak features a “secondary spot” of reflective coating applied directly to the inside of the corrector plate. Because of this, the telescope does not require frequent collimation like a Schmidt-Cassegrain. Also, the secondary spot is significantly smaller than a traditional Schmidt-Cassegrain secondary mirror, giving the Mak its signature high-contrast views.

One important thing to note about Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes is that the larger, heavier Maksutov corrector plate takes longer to cool down and adjust to ambient air temperature compared to a Schmidt-Cassegrain of the same aperture.

The Advanced VX is the ideal mount for mobile astrophotography using small to medium-sized telescopes! Telescopes up to around 14kg can benefit from the well-engineered functions of Celestron’s large parallactic mount. Thanks to PEC (Periodic Error Correction), the periodic error, which occurs in all mounts with classic worm gears, is strongly reduced, making long exposures possible. Additionally, you can follow objects far beyond the meridian, without instant switching being required. This means you can observe the most interesting part of the sky without interruptions. The Advanced VX also has a considerably wider base than its predecessor, which increases stability when carrying heavy loads. Improved motors have with high torque and can better compensate for small imbalances.

Experienced photographers will appreciate how easily this mount can be transported to dark observation spots. If you are just starting out with astronomy or astrophotography, the Advanced VX can help to make those first steps easier and provide you with good service for many years to come.

The mount takes Vixen-style dovetail rails or wider Celestron rails (CGE-style), but not 3” Losmandy rails.

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.

Specifications

Optics


Type
Reflector
Type of build
Maksutov
Aperture (mm)
180
Focal length (mm)
2700
Aperture ratio (f/)
15
Resolving capacity
0,77
Limit value (mag)
13
Light gathering capacity
660
Max. useful magnification
572
Tube weight (kg)
8,6
Tube material
Aluminium
Coating
Starbright XLT
Tube construction
Full tube

Focuser


Type of build
primary mirror focusing
Connection ( to eyepiece)
2

Mount


Mounting type
Equatorial
Type of build
AVX
GoTo control
yes
Encoder
yes
Motors
Servomotors
Mounting saddle
Vixen & Celestron CGE
Power consumption (mA)
3500
Power supply
12
Polar elevation setting (°)
7 - 77
Load capacity (kg)
14
Cable-guide
external
Weight (kg)
7,7

GoTo control


GoTo Language
German, English, French, Spanish, Italian
Software
Nexstar+
GPS
optional
Database
40.000
Alignment method
2-Star Align, Quick Align, 1-Star Align, Last Alignment, Solar System Align
Tracking speeds
sideral, solar and lunar
Polar Alignment
All-Star Polar Alignment
PEC correction
yes
WIFI
optional

Tripod


Type
Tripod
Height (cm)
112 - 163
Weight (kg)
8,2
Material
Steel

Included accessories


Finder scope
8x50
Miscellaneous
Counterweight
Deviating optics
2", 90° star diagonal
cigarette lighter socket
yes
2'' eyepieces
26mm
Eyepiece adaptor
1,25" - 2"
Dew Shield
no
Extension tubes
yes
Counterweights (kg)
2x5,4

General


Series
Advanced VX
Total weight (kg)
35,3

Area of application


Moon & Planets
yes (very good)
Nebulae & galaxies
yes
Nature Observation
no
Astrophotography
yes
Sun
no (Only with appropriate Sun filter)

Recommended for


Beginners
yes
Advanced
yes
Observatories
no

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Filters

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Filters

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Astrophotography > Other (3)
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Mounts & accessories > Pole finder (3)

TS Optics 90° comfortable View for your Skywatcher Polar Finder

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Mounts & accessories > Controls (4)

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Mounts & accessories > Other (2)
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Media (3)

John Wiley & Sons Astronomy For Dummies

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Explore Scientific Astronomy torch Astro R-Lite

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Globes & Maps (1)
Continental map

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$ 18.90*
Maintenance & Cleaning > Lens cleaners (4)

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Maintenance & Cleaning > Other (2)

Omegon microfibre cleaning cloth 20cm x 20cm

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*All prices include VAT plus shipping costs.

Celestron Maksutov telescope MC 180/2700 AVX 700 GoTo
The new, rigid AVX mount from Celestron for instruments of up to 14kg
Celestron Maksutov telescope MC 180/2700 AVX 700 GoTo
The NexStar hand control for easy GoTo operation
Celestron Maksutov telescope MC 180/2700 AVX 700 GoTo
Mounting saddle

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