Explorer 190MN DS-PRO Maksutov-Newtonian OTA: £1015.00

An astrophotographers dream telescope!

A high quality and affordable Astrograph featuring a flat field, comma free optical system optimised for CCD and DSLR sensors, stars appear as pinpoints across the entire field. This exciting new Maksutov-Newtonian is ideal for astrophotography and serious visual observation.

The design offers apochromatic performance, very high image quality, providing high-contrast, perfectly flat images, free from false colour in a compact affordable package. The 190mm (7.5") Maksutov-Newtonian optics provide high resolutions in a fast f/5.3 design keeping exposure times shorter.

The primary mirror is figured from low-expansion Pyrex glass where the front meniscus lens from quality BK7 Schott glass, all optics are fully multi-coated for maximum light transmission.

The premium optics are housed in a robust rolled-steel tube for excellent mechanical integrity featuring a quality Crayford focuser. Five internal knife-edge baffles are included to eliminate internal reflections and further enhance contrast outperforming similarly sized Schmidt-Newtonians in contrast!

Highest Practical Power (Potential): x570
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 190mm (Pyrex Glass)
Diameter of Secondary Mirror/Central Obstruction 50mm/26% (Scott glass)
Telescope Focal Length: 1000mm
Telescope Focal ratio f/5.3
2" Dual Speed Crayford Focuser
9x50mm Right-Angled Finderscope
Supplied without Eyepieces
Ultra-smooth, backlash-free 2" Crayford Focuser
Fully Multi-Coated Optics
2" to 1.25" Eyepiece adaptor with brass compression rings
Focuser Extension Tube for visual observation
Tube rings and Sky-Watcher dovetail mounting plate
Weight of OTA (with Accessories): 12.3Kg
HEQ5 PRO or EQ6 PRO Mounting Recommended

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