Explore Scientific MN-152 David H. Levy Comet Hunter Telescope

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Explore Scientific MN-152 David H. Levy Comet Hunter Telescope Product description

Explore Scientific MN-152 David H. Levy Comet Hunter Telescope

General properties

Manufacturer	Explore Scientific
Telescopes series	Explore Scientific Catadioptrics
Made in	-
Warranty	5 years
SKU	4852740

Optical properties

Optical design of telescope	Maksutov Cassegrain
Lowest (useful) magnification.	22.00 x
Highest (useful) magnification.	304.00 x
Optical tube size - diameter	180
Optical tube length	696
Aperture.	152.00 mm
Focal length.	731.00 mm
Focal ratio.	$4.80
Eyepiece 1 - Focal Length	25
Eyepiece 1 . magnification	29.2
Light-gathering power.	471.00 x
Limitting stellar magnitude.	$12.90
Rayleigh Resolution.	0.90 Arc seconds
Dawes Resolution.	0.70 Arc seconds

Reflector properties

Secondary mirror size/diameter.	49.00 mm
Secondary mirror obstruction (by diameter).	0.30 %
Secondary mirror obstruction (by area).	10.40 %

Recording properties

Image capturing	-
Photo adapter	-

Mounting properties

Mount type of build	No mount
Tripod compliant	Yes
Type of tripod	-
Tripod material	-

Navigation properties

Software for Stellar Navigation	-
GoTo Telescope Control	No
GoTo Telecope Language	-
Telescope GoTo control interfaces	-
Telescope Alignment method	-
Integrated GPS	No
Tracking	No
Track rate	-
Track mode	-
Slow motion controller	-
Slew Speed	-
Com. Port	-
Remote Hand Control	-

Physical properties

Power Supply Unit	-
Lens coatings	Enhanced Multilayer Desposition
Type of Focuser	2'' Crayford style with 1.25'' adapter
Eyepiece barrel size	2'' / 50.8 mm
Eyepiece angle	Side mounted
Level	No
Total gear weight.	7.90 kg
Color	Pattern

Special features

Finder - Scope	8x50
Recommended for	Advanced
Suitable for observing	Astrophotography, Moon, Planets

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Types of translation Spanish English text translation Original text Good afternoon. I would like to know more about this Maksutov - Newton 152,f4,8 team. I am a visual observer (not astrophotography). Could it be mounted on an altazimuthal mount like "Skywatcher SkyTee-2"? Only visual low and medium power, for deep sky sweeps in Sky Bortlet 7. Can an "Auriga binowiever" be adapted to the focuser for Visual??. Your news will be very interesting. A cordial greeting. Angel Good afternoon. I would like to know more about this Maksutov - Newton 152,f4,8 team. I am a visual observer (not astrophotography). Could it be mounted on an altazimuthal mount like "Skywatcher SkyTee-2"? Only visual low and medium power, for deep sky sweeps in Sky Bortlet 7. Can an "Auriga binowiever" be adapted to the focuser for Visual??. Your news will be very interesting. A cordial greeting. Ángel 430 / 5,000 Translation results Translation result Good afternoon. I would like to know more about this team Maksutov - Newton 152,f4,8. I am a visual observer (not astrophotography). Could it be mounted on an altazimuth mount like "Skywatcher SkyTee-2"? Low power and medium power visual only, for deep sky sweeps on Sky Bortlet 7. It is possible to adapt "Auriga binowiever" to the focuser for Visual??. Your news will be very interesting. A cordial greeting. Angel

Tipos de traducción Traducción de texto español inglés Texto original Buenas tardes. Quisiera saber más de este equipo Maksutov - Newton 152,f4,8. Soy observador visual (no astrofotografía). Se podría montar en una montura altazimutal como "Skywatcher SkyTee-2"?. Solamente visual potencias bajas y media potencia, para barridos de cielo profundo en Sky Bortlet 7. Se puede adaptar un "binowiever Auriga " al enfocador para Visual??. Será muy interesante vuestras noticias. Un cordial saludo. Ángel Buenas tardes. Quisiera saber más de este equipo Maksutov - Newton 152,f4,8. Soy observador visual (no astrofotografía). Se podría montar en una montura altazimutal como "Skywatcher SkyTee-2"?. Solamente visual potencias bajas y media potencia, para barridos de cielo profundo en Sky Bortlet 7. Se puede adaptar un "binowiever Auriga " al enfocador para Visual??. Será muy interesante vuestras noticias. Un cordial saludo. Ángel 430 / 5.000 Resultados de traducción Resultado de traducción Good afternoon. I would like to know more about this team Maksutov - Newton 152,f4,8. I am a visual observer (not astrophotography). Could it be mounted on an altazimuth mount like "Skywatcher SkyTee-2"? Low power and medium power visual only, for deep sky sweeps on Sky Bortlet 7. It is possible to adapt a "Auriga binowiever" to the focuser for Visual??. Your news will be very interesting. A cordial greeting. Angel

by Ángel

Dear Angel,

thank you for contacting us.

Please note that this product has been discontinued by the manufacturer and is no longer available for purchase. The adapter plate should be suitable with the likes of a Skywatcher Skytee 2 mount, although.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at info@optics-trade.eu. We are here to help.

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by Optics Trade team

Are the Levy Comet Hunters going to be marketed again or is this just an old ad?

by Louis

Dear Sir,

thank you for your inquiry. The product is still on sale, it is not just an old ad. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

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by Optics Trade team

Do you have the David H. Levy Comet Hunter MN in stock? I understand that this is a discontinued item, but I am looking for one, new or used. Thanks Terry

by Terry

Dear Terry,

thank you for contacting us.

We don't have this porduct in stock at this moment.

If you will need any additional information you can contact us at info@optics-trade.eu

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by Optics Trade team

Is this scope available, in stock.

by John

Dear Sir,

thank you for contacting us.

This telescope is currently out of stock. The delivery time is at least 12 weeks once ordered due to a massive lack of materials.

Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

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by Optics Trade team

do you have any stock of this scope "Explore Scientific David H. Levy Comet Hunter"

by Gordon

Dear Sir,

thank you for contacting us.

Unfortunately, this telescope is currently out of stock. The delivery time for these telescopes is prolonged due to an immense lack of supply of crucial components.

Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

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by Optics Trade team

Dear Optics-Trade, What is the availability of the Explore Scientific MN-152 David H. Levy Comet Hunter? Is the eyepiece 2''? Are you Explore Scientific partners and what is the policy if something in not ok? Thank you in advance.

by Manuel

We are working with the manufacturer directly. In case of a warranty, please note that you can always contact us to solve the problem. Currently, the delivery time is extremely prolonged due to the lack of assembly parts. We expect the majority of products to be available somewhere in September.

by Optics Trade team

Hi, a question about explore scientific mn-152: can i purchase the optical tube without eyepiece and finder scope?

by Nasos

Unfortunately not. This product is only procurable as a whole (the optical tube + eyepiece + finderscope).

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