What are Maksutov telescopes good for?

Maks are great for urban observers for two reasons. They are compact and easy to transport. And the higher magnification will darken the washed-out city sky and bring out more contrast in deep-sky objects.

Is Maksutov Cassegrain a refractor?

The main differences between maksutov-cassegrain telescopes and refractor deceives are as such : Maks utilise both a glass lens and mirror whilst Refractors only use glass for their lenses. Maks can have focal length around 5 – 7 times the length of the tube.

Is a Maksutov a reflector?

Maksutovs have been described as “refractor like” in their optical performance, and over all other designs that use mirrors as the main objective. A Newtonian is 100% apochromatic, no false-colour to be seen whatsoever when viewing brighter objects; but a Maksutov nearly so.

What is a Maksutov Newtonian telescope?

Telescopes with meniscus-type full aperture corrector – usually referred to as Maksutov corrector – are respected among amateurs almost as no other telescope type. Many are inclined to believe that the meniscus gives them some extra optical quality, not achievable with other telescope types.

What is the difference between Cassegrain telescope and Newtonian telescope?

The Newtonian telescope is a kind of reflecting telescope that uses a diagonal mirror to reflect light out the side of the telescope. A Cassegrain telescope is a kind of reflecting telescope where a secondary mirror reflects light back through a hole in the primary mirror’s center.

Which is better Newtonian or refractor?

A reflector telescope is said to be the best value for your money, as they offer the most aperture for your dollar. For example, a 6-inch diameter refractor telescope can cost up to 10X as much as a 6-inch Newtonian reflector.

Does a Maksutov need collimation?

Collimation is the alignment of a telescope’s optics with its mechanical axis. Your Maksutov-Casegrain’s optics were colli- mated at the factory and should generally not need adjustment unless the telescope has been handled roughly.

How strong of a telescope do you need to see planets?

To look at planets like Jupiter and Saturn, you will need a magnification of about 180; with that you should be able to see the planets and their moons. If you want to look at the planet alone with higher resolution, you will need a magnification of about 380.