We used the Proto-type of this telescope and we were thrilled with it and really did not want to give it back. We have now tested the production version and are even more blown away! There are other OTAs that are similar, however, they do NOT have the special features that are STANDARD with the iOptron 152 mm f/12.5 MAK.
The following comments were sent to us by the first owner of this OTA:
Tonight I mated the scope up with the Mini Tower that Steve upgraded for me with Timken Precision Bearings. I did a complete ops check. Here's how it came out.
OPTICS: Very impressive. Collimation could not have been more perfect. I focused as sharply on Alpharatz, Mirach, Formalhaut and Schedar. In each case I was able to focus down to a single dot with no trace of diffraction spikes so common in Maks and RCs. In my view, for the money, you could do no better than this scope. I have owned a topline Vixen Scope, the VC200L for twice the money and this scope ran rings around the Vixen without breaking a sweat.
FOCUS: Took my breath away it was so smooth and sharp. Could not have done better by putting the Crayford Style dual track focuser. A single knob focuser is common with your competitors which works fine for low Mag but for high Mag, the single knob just does not cut it.
Even the Mak Finder scopes is razor sharp. I was looking at M45 and the view through the finder is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
ACCURACY: The Upgraded Mini Tower with the iOptron 152 mm Mak on board far exceeded my expectations. I slewed to and viewed the following targets and each time the target was near the center of the scope.
Bob Gaskin
Miramar Beach, FL
www.gaskin-astro.org
Folks! A review such as that pretty much says it all! You also will be just as impressed!!
Here are the specifications and features:
152 mm f/12.5, 1900 mm focal length Rumak style Maksutov-Cassegrain optics.
BK-7 optical glass hand figured primary mirror, Rumak style secondary mirror, and Maksutov meniscus corrector lens.
Removable dew shield with twist lock. NO ONE ELSE HAS THIS FEATURE!
Moving primary mirror focused with a BUILT IN TWO SPEED focuser on the rear cell. NO OPTIONAL FOCUSER REQUIRED!!
Slip on dust cover to protect the meniscus lens.
2" compression ring Visual Back with 2” to 1-1/4" compression ring adapter.
SCT rear cell thread adapter. Use the accessories from your SCT.
T-adapter for use with a DSLR, SLR, or other imager that uses this method of attachment.
Integrated Vixen style dovetail. FITS THE MINI TOWER PERFECTLY!
8 x 50 mm finder scope in a quick release mounting bracket.
Length of OTA = 22 inches.
Length of dew shield = 6 inches.
Weight of OTA = 14 pounds.
This is the best OTA of its type on the market. No one can offer a better 152 mm MAK with these features at the low price of only $749.00! Shipping and insurance are extra.
SUPPLIES ARE VERY LIMITED!
THIS IS NOT A PRE-ORDER!
WE HAVE THEM AVAILABLE NOW!
As always, each item is FIELD TESTED before it is shipped!
