Compared like-for-like, the Eclipse brand represents the best value in the UK today! The range includes Maksutov Cassegrain 1/5 wave standard, and top-of-the range HCI Maksutovs.
The Eclipse Standard Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescopes feature premium 1/5 wave optics, measured at the wavefront, to give sharp views of all astronomical objects. Competing brands only offer 1/4 wave optics at similar prices.
The Telescopes are available in 70mm, 102mm 150mm sizes. They are available as optical tube assemblies (OTA).
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BBC "SKY AT NIGHT" REVIEW OF MAK6 TELESCOPE |
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I SUPPLIED THE TELESCOPE FOR THE REVIEW
ECLIPSE MAK 6 REVIEW
"the views were very sharp and
full of contrast, bearing high
magnifications well".
"The conclusion is that this
is an instrument well-suited to
lunar and planetary observation"
By Ade Ashford, BBC Sky at Night magazine, December 2005.
To download the complete review, click the image on the right
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MAK70 70MM MAKSUTOV TELESCOPE |
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MAK70 70mm Maksutov Telescope OTA: £79
Now in stock
Compact scope, good for Astronomy and Terrestrial use. This handy telescope is 70mm diameter, Focal length 880mm, Focal ratio f/12.5. Supplied with a 25mm Plossl eyepiece, and padded carrying bag. (tripod shown in the picture is not included). Now in stock. This scopes fits to any phototgraphic tripod.
This MAK70 uses high quality BK7 glass, Wavefront:1/5 wave or better. Birds, planets and astronmical objects are commonly viewed with this nice portable scope. In addition to astronomical uses, MAKS have become popular for many competition shooting. The Eclipse MAK70 telescope is offered with a built-in integrated erecting prism. This flips your images right side up and correct for land use.
MAK70 70mm Maksutov OTA: £79
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MAK4 105MM MAKSUTOV TELESCOPE |
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MAK4 105mm Maksutov Telescope OTA £139
Now in stock
A great first scope, or for astronomy on the go!
This is a high class telescope - at a bargain price. Cheaper than competing brands, but offering better performance. This MAK series uses high quality BK7 Russian glass, Fully multicoated. Wavefront:1/5 wave or better.
This telescope is 105mm diameter, focal length 1400mm, focal ratio f/14. Comes with an 6x30 finderscope, integrated 90 degree diagonal and 1.25" focuser. 25mm Plossl eyepiece is included.
Integrated 90 degree Flip mirror system. For example, you can connect a camera (adapter requ) and eyepiece at the same time, and flip between the two. (see photos)
Available as a tube assembly, for mounting on your own tripod. Fits your own photographic tripod.
Available with custom aluminium case at extra cost. Click on images for details.
MAK4 105mm Maksutov Telescope OTA
£139.00
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MAK6 150mm MAKSUTOV TELESCOPE: |
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MAKVIEW6 152mm Maksutov Telescope OTA: £289
Now in stock
A serious, portable, instrument
Mak6 is a Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope 152 mms in diameter, focal length 1900 mm. f/ratio is 12.7. 1/5 WAVE accuracy or better. The anti-reflecting coating of its correcter lens increases contrast and reduces the effect of undesirable luminous reflections. This is a powerful insturment, while at the same time it is fairly portable. A large sturdy mount, such as the EM10 (see below) is desirable in order to fully enjoy the scope's excellent optical performance.
Ready for 2" barrel eyepieces. Supplied with a large 2" daiagonal.
The perfect instrument for the intermediate or advanced astronomer who needs a serious astronomical scope, with quick set-up and good portability.
Aperture 152mm. Focal Length 1900 (F12.7). Finder scope 7x50. Supplied with a 2" 90 degree diagonal, adapter for 1.25" eyepieces. 15mm eyepiece and 2x barlow lens included. OTA only, mount is extra (see below).
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MAK6 150mm Maksutov Telescope OTA: £289
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EM10 MOTORISED EQUATORIAL MOUNT |
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EM10 motorised equatorial mount £259
Now in stock
EM10 motorised equatorial mount with ST2 stainless steel tubular tripod, polar scope 6x20. The only mount most astronomers are likely to need. Fully featured, comes complete with motor drives, remote keypad, polar scope, stainless steel tubular tripod.
This large mount will support reflectors up to 200mm (8 inches), refractors up to 5 inches, and SCT/Maksutov scopes up to 9 inches.
Total weight: about 21kg (46 lbs).
EM10 Motorised Equatorial Mount with Tubular Steel tripod and Polar scope.
£259
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EQ8 EQUATORIAL MOUNT |
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EQ8 Equatorial Mount and tripod £125
Now in stock
EQ8 equatorial head with AT6 aluminium tripod, no polar scope capability. Good mount for smaller telescopes up to 4 inches (105mm diameter). Can be motorised using the optional motor drives (below).
EQ8 Equatorial Mount and Tripod
£125
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DUAL AXIS MOTOR DRIVES FOR EQ8 EQUATORIAL MOUNT |
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Dual Axis Motor drives for EQ8 Mount £69
Now in stock
Dual Axis Motor drives for the EQ8 equatorial head, complete with control keypad.
Dual Axis Motor drives for EQ8 Mount
£69
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