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Orion SkyView Pro 180mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
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  • Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope with a whopping 7.1" aperture and 2,700mm focal length (f/15) excels for high-power solar system use
  • Telescope optical tube measures only 22" long and weighs less than 16 lbs. for compact portability and easy storage
  • The included SkyView Pro EQ equatorial mount and steel-tube tripod provides a stable platform for the Maksutov-Cassegrain
  • This non-computerized SkyView Pro mount can be upgraded to GoTo capability at any time with an optional upgrade kit (sold separately)
  • Includes 9x50 finder scope, 25mm Sirius Plossl 1.25" eyepiece, 90-degree 1.25" prism star diagonal, Starry Night astronomy software download card, and more!


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Item #  24760e

Looking for something to satisfy your appetite for power? Try a big Mak! For the most demanding enthusiast, the Orion SkyView Pro 180mm Mak-Cass Telescope sets the standard for high-power performance and compact design. With 7" of aperture and that long focal length Maksutov aficionados love, you'll get tack-sharp views and clearly defined photos with subtle detail and high contrast.

The reason for the outstanding high-power performance is the 180mm (7.1") optical system with its 2,700mm focal length (f/15). With 44% more light grasp than the 150mm Mak, you'll get brighter images and better resolution. And the Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design produces larger images with less eyepiece magnification than other telescopes. It's the perfect combination of brightness, contrast, and definition for planets, close double-stars, clusters, and well-defined deep-sky targets.

Now comes with 2" visual back and 2"-to-1.25" adapter, so you can use 2" or 1.25" accessories! What's more, the threads on which the 2" visual back attach are SCT (Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope) threads, which are 2" diameter x 24 TPI male threads. So you can remove the visual back to thread on an optional SCT-specific diagonal or camera adapters designed for SCT threads. A dovetail bracket on the rear cell accepts any Orion finder scope or EZ Finder. The dovetail rail on the underside of the tube makes it easy to remove the telescope or attach it to the mount for easier setup. Attach an Orion StarShoot Solar System Imaging Camera and you'll capture gorgeous high-resolution color images on your PC!

Orion's heavy-duty SkyView Pro EQ sets a new standard for stability, precision control, and affordability in a telescope mount designed for the demanding amateur astronomer. Its all-metal head features enclosed 360° worm gears plus large, 86mm-diameter setting circles for easy object location by celestial coordinates. The head glides effortlessly in right ascension and declination. Dual slow-motion knobs allow manual fine control, and an optional TrueTrack dual-axis DC drive or Go-To system can be added for computerized tracking and astrophotography guiding (motor drives sold separately). Other features include an azimuth fine adjustment and a latitude scale. The mount accepts an optional polar-alignment scope (sold separately).

Power, versatility, portability - if you're a serious "big Mak" fan then this one is for you!

Warranty

Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. For complete warranty details contact us at sales-eu@telescope.com

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  • Best for viewing
    Brighter deep sky
  • Best for imaging
    Lunar & planetary
  • User level
    Advanced
  • Optical design
    Maksutov-Cassegrain
  • Optical diameter
    180 mm
  • Focal length
    2700 mm
  • Focal ratio
    f/15,0
  • Eyepieces
    Sirius Plossl 25,0 mm (1,25")
  • Magnification with included eyepieces
    108 x
  • Resolving power
    0,64 arc*sec
  • Lowest useful magnification
    67 x
  • Highest useful magnification
    300 x
  • Highest theoretical magnification
    360 x
  • Limiting stellar magnitude
    13,9
  • Optical quality
    Diffraction limited
  • Finder scope
    9x50
  • Focuser
    Internal
  • Diagonal degrees
    1,25" 90° Prism Star
  • Secondary mirror obstruction
    41 mm
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter
    23 %
  • Secondary mirror obstruction by area
    5 %
  • Mount type
    Equatorial
  • Astro-imaging capability
    Lunar, planetary & long exposure
  • Dovetail bar system
    Yes
  • Motor drive compatibility
    Clock drive sold separately
  • Computerized compatibility
    Intelliscope system or Go-To system
  • Bearing material
    Sealed ball bearings
  • Latitude range
    16-64
  • Setting circles
    Yes
  • Polar-axis scope
    Sold separately
  • Counterweights
    Two 3,4kg, one 1,8kg
  • Tube material
    Aluminum
  • Tripod material
    Steel
  • Tripod leg diameter
    44,45 mm
  • Counterweight bar length
    25 cm
  • Diameter of counterweight shaft
    20 mm
  • Height range of mount
    107,3 cm - 1,40 m
  • Length of optical tube
    57,2 cm
  • Weight, optical tube
    7,2 kg
  • Weight, mount/tripod
    11,4 kg
  • Weight, fully assembled
    24,3 kg
  • Additional included accessories
  • Other features
    Dovetail bracket for finder scope, Dovetail mounting plate, 2" Visual back with 1.25" adapter, SCT threads
  • Warranty
    One year

Orion SkyView  Pro 180 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope Optical Tube Assembly
25mm Orion Sirius Plössl telescope eyepiece (1.25")
90º prism star diagonal (1.25")
Tripod
Orion equatorial mount
Orion 9x50 finder scope
Dovetail finder telescope base
Tube ring mounting plate
7.5 lb counterweight
7.5 lb counterweight
4.0 lb counterweight
Counterweight shaft
Tripod accessory tray
Slow-motion control knobs
Dust cap
2" visual back with 1.25" adapter
Polar axis finder scope cover
Latitude adjustment L-bolt
Starry Night special edition software

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