The Levenhuk Skyline PLUS 90 MAK telescope is a compact optical instrument for exploring outer and deep space. It is excellent for users with little experience in astronomical observations who are ready to do more advanced scientific research. It is a fairly easy to use telescope, but with more features than entry-level models. It allows observation of the Moon, the planets up to Saturn and its satellites. The far limits of the Solar System can be discerned, except for details. It can observe the brightest objects in the NGC catalog, double stars, all objects in the Messier catalog, as well as planetary and diffuse nebulae.
The telescope uses a catadioptric optical system, is small and lightweight, and has perfect optical performance. Thanks to its fully multi-coated optics, this catadioptric telescope has a high light gathering power, making it possible to observe faint stars and other faint objects in the night sky. The kit includes two eyepieces that provide medium magnification. A diagonal mirror is used for observing terrestrial landscapes: it would not be comfortable to make observations without it.
The telescope's equatorial mount allows precise tracking of astronomical objects with less effort. These celestial objects do not escape tracking even during prolonged observations. The mount is attached to an aluminum tripod, which is equipped with an accessory tray. The tripod is stable and durable. The height of each tripod leg can be adjusted separately so that the telescope can be installed on almost any surface.
Features:
- Catadioptric telescope on an equatorial mount
- Fully multi-coated optics
- Kit includes two eyepieces and a diagonal mirror
- Sturdy aluminum tripod with accessory tray
- Excellent choice for beginner users
Kit includes:
- Telescope optical tube
- Equatorial mount
- Aluminum tripod with accessory tray
- Red dot finder
- 10 mm eyepiece, 125x
- 20 mm eyepiece, 62.5x
- 90° diagonal mirror
- Slow motion control knobs
- Counterweight
- User manual and lifetime warranty
| Brand |
Levenhukinc., USA |
| Warranty, years |
lifetime |
| Package size (LxWxH), cm |
83x39.5x24 |
| Optical design |
catadioptric |
| Optical system |
Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Prism material |
optical glass |
| Optics coating |
full multi-coating |
| Main mirror diameter (aperture), mm |
90.0 |
| Focal length, mm |
1250 |
| Maximum useful magnification, x |
180.0 |
| Focal ratio |
f/12.5 |
| Eyepieces |
10 mm (125x), 20 mm (62.5x) |
| Eyepiece tube diameter, in |
1,25 |
| Finder |
red dot |
| Focusing system |
with thread |
| Tripod |
aluminum |
| Tripod height (adjustable), mm |
adjustable, 710-1230 |
| Accessory tray |
True |
| Telescope control |
manual |
| Mount |
EQ1 equatorial |
| Counterweight weight, kg |
2.2 |
| Additional |
90° diagonal mirror (1.25") |
| Optical tube mounting method |
mounting plate |
| Dovetail mount |
True |
| Optical tube material |
steel |
| User level |
beginners |
| Assembly and installation difficulty level |
easy |
| Observed object |
planets of the Solar System and deep space objects |
