Here are observing reports made with a 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes. The reports below give a flavour of what can be seen with this type of telescope.
| Observer: | Bob Derouin |
| E-mail address: | bobcath28@msn.com |
| Web site: | www.iolaks.com/softech/astro/astro.htm |
| Date and time of Observation: | July 4,2003 @ 8:00-9:35 pm. |
| Observing Location: | Johnston,RI |
| Object Observed: | Crescent Moon |
| Viewing conditions: | fair to good/slight turbulence and haze |
| Telescope | Orion StarMax 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Eyepiece | Meade 15mm and 26mm Plossl |
| Observing notes: |
This marked the "first light" session for
my new Orion 127mmStarMax.(5' f/12.1).I really didn't know what to expect from this scope. Set up was quick and easy. I do not have the drive
system installed yet, but that's coming soon I hope!! It's really
necessary! I like to use high powered oculars on the Moon and Planets. I was really
happy with the crisp and clear images obtained with the 15mm(102x)and the 26mm(59x)oculars.The
Theophilus, Cyrillus and Catharina crater chain were so filled with details and shadows I had never before
noticed (with a small scope). Surrounding areas were just as surprisingly wealthy in
fine details. I'm very happy with this scope and will submit more reports
when I view a few planets!! Now, let's see...where is Mars these |
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