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Skymax-90 EQ-1 telescope

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Skymax-90 EQ-1 telescope: compact and versatile

Visit Skymax-90 EQ-1 telescope is a compact, high-performance instrument, perfectly suited to novice astronomers as well as amateurs looking for an easily transportable telescope. Thanks to its Maksutov-Cassegrain design, it offers excellent image quality in an extremely small format.

Versatile, it can be used for both astronomical and nature observation, making it an ideal companion on the move.

90 mm Maksutov optics: contrast and precision

Featuring a 90 mm and a long focal length of 1250 mm (f/13.9), This telescope is renowned for its high-contrast, sharp images. Its Maksutov optical formula reduces aberrations and produces sharp images, especially on bright objects.

With a resolving power of around 1.28 arc seconds, it is particularly well-suited to observation:

  • the Moon in fine, contrasting detail
  • planets such as Jupiter and Saturn
  • double stars

Its light-gathering capacity, approximately 170 times greater than the human eye, It can also be used to explore deep-sky objects such as the Orion nebula.

Ultra-compact and portable

The MC 90/1250 features an extremely compact design. Lightweight (approx. 1.4 kg for the tube), it slips easily into a bag or carry-on, making it an excellent choice for travel.

Ground observation and photography

This telescope can also be used as a spyglass for nature observation. Its long focal length makes it ideal for observing distant subjects such as birds.

Focusing is achieved via an internal primary mirror displacement system, offering high precision and a wide adjustment range.

EQ1 equatorial mount: precision and learning

The telescope is mounted on a EQ1 equatorial mount, ideal for learning how to track celestial objects. Once aligned with the North Star, it enables precise tracking of objects thanks to micrometric movements on the right ascension and declination axes.

The counterweight ensures that the unit is well-balanced, while the aluminum tripod guarantees stability and lightness.

Accessories included

The telescope comes with the essential accessories to get you started:

  • 25 mm and 10 mm (1.25″) eyepieces
  • red dot researcher
  • 90° angled return (31.75 mm)

An introductory astronomy manual is also included to help beginners with their first observations.

Performance and limits

The MC 90/1250 is particularly efficient for and the Moon, This is thanks to its high magnification and excellent contrast. On the other hand, it is less suited to the observation of extended deep sky objects, due to its more limited aperture.

Nevertheless, it makes an excellent introductory instrument and an ideal complement to a larger telescope.

Technical data table

Features Detail
Optical type Maksutov-Cassegrain
Diameter 90 mm
Focal length 1250 mm
Focus report f/13.9
Separating power 1,28″
Max. magnification x180
Frame Equatorial EQ1
Pipe weight 1.4 kg
Total weight 9.3 kg
Accessories 10 mm & 25 mm eyepieces, angled guide, red dot finder

Conclusion

Visit Skymax-90 EQ-1 is a compact, high-performance and highly versatile telescope. Ideal for beginners and nomadic observers, it offers superb planetary performance and ease of transport, making it an excellent companion for exploring the sky wherever you are.

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