Levenhuk Skyline PRO 105 MAK Telescope
The Levenhuk Skyline PRO 105 MAK telescope is a catadioptric (mirror-lens) Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope that combines compactness, light weight and high optical characteristics. The 102mm aperture collects 28% more light than a 90mm, and the long focal length (1300mm) provides the high magnification needed for planetary observations and photography, with sharp, contrasty images. However, this telescope can also be successfully used for observing compact dim objects in deep space - planetary nebulae and star clusters. With the help of an optional wrap-around prism (sold separately), the telescope can be converted into a powerful spotting scope for ground-based observations. It can also be used as a long lens for a SLR camera and can be mounted on a regular photography tripod. The lens surfaces of the telescope have an anti-reflective coating, which ensures maximum light transmission, and the reflective surfaces have a protective layer, which increases their service life. The very compact and lightweight aluminum tube is mounted on an equatorial mount, equipped with fine movement knobs and allowing the installation of an electric clock axis (purchased separately). This mount has special coordinate circles, with the help of which, after simple adjustments, you can find objects according to their equatorial celestial coordinates, and also accompany the daily movement of the object by rotating only one knob. The tripod is adjustable in height and has a convenient shelf for accessories; a finder with a red dot allows you to quickly point the telescope at the desired area of the sky. The telescope is supplied with 2 eyepieces, having a field of view of 52 degrees and focal lengths of 10 mm and 25 mm and giving magnification of 130 and 65 times with the telescope. The eyepiece lenses are made of glass and have multi-layer coating. Focusing is performed by moving the main mirror using a comfortable, smooth-moving handle. The mounting diameter for eyepieces of the standard 1.25 "(31.75 mm) allows you to use with the telescope many other eyepieces available on the market, in addition to those included in the kit. With their help, the magnification of the telescope can be raised to a useful limit of 200 times. The output sleeve has a standard T-thread, which, through an additional adapter ring, allows you to attach a SLR camera to the telescope and photograph the Moon, planets and other objects. The Levenhuk Skyline PRO series was created for trained and demanding observers. It contains various models of telescopes, united by the idea of maximum useful output from the instrument, both for visual and photographic observations, as well as reliability in operation, which is achieved by using reliable materials and high-quality optical components.
- Telescope type: mirror-lens
- Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain
- Optics material: optical glass
- Optics coating: standard
- Diameter of the main mirror (aperture), mm: 102
- Focal length, mm: 1300
- Maximum useful magnification, x: 204
- Aperture (relative aperture): f/12.8
- Penetrating power (magnitude, approximately): 12
- Eyepieces included: Super 10mm (130x), Super 25mm (65x)
- Mounting diameter of eyepieces, inches: 1.25
- Finder: with red dot
- Focuser: 1.25"
- Tripod: aluminum
- Tripod height, mm: adjustable, 700–1270
- Tray for accessories: yes
- Telescope control type: manual
- Mount type: equatorial, EQ2
- User level: advanced
- Assembly and setup difficulty level: difficult
- Subject of observation: planets of the solar system and deep space objects