{"product_id":"explore-scientific-mn-152-david-h-levy-comet-hunter-telescope","title":"EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC MN-152 David H. Levy Comet Hunter Telescope","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"905edbca-da4e-4a4d-8e27-42577b9025a7\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePremium Maksutov-Newtonian Telescope with 152mm Aperture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e152mm Maksutov-Newton Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Offering high correction for sharp visual observations and astrophotography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e731mm Focal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: Delivers a wide field of view with impressive detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLightweight Carbon Fiber Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ensures rigidity and reduces thermal focus shift to nearly zero, maintaining stability during observation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo Additional Corrector Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides excellent performance for both visual use and astrophotography, compatible with APS-C sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntegrated Camera Mounting Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Conveniently attach cameras for astrophotography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUniversal 44mm Dovetail Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fits Vixen SP\/GP, Meade LXD75, Skywatcher EQ5, and Bresser EXOS I\/II mounts. Made with a durable stainless steel rail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh-Quality Finder Scope with Illumination\u003c\/strong\u003e: Includes a straight-through 8x50 finder scope for easy object tracking, equipped with an illumination unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComplete Scope Package\u003c\/strong\u003e: Includes telescope, manual, tube rings, handle, 8x50 finder scope, ES 30mm LER 52-degree eyepiece, focuser extension, 44mm universal dovetail plate, 2\"\/1.25\" reducer, and a carbon fiber dew shield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaksutov-Newton MN-152 Comet Hunter Telescope by David H. Levy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Optics for Wide-Field Observations and Astrophotography\u003c\/strong\u003e: The MN-152 telescope, designed with input from renowned \"comet hunter\" David H. Levy, provides highly corrected optics that excel in both visual observation and astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvantages of Maksutov-Newton Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Compared to classic Newtonian telescopes, the Maksutov-Newton has reduced coma, offering a sharper field of view. Traditional Newtonian telescopes often exhibit coma, a distortion that makes stars appear to have tails, impacting sharpness and contrast. The Maksutov-Newton system corrects this, delivering crisp and high-contrast images across the field of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScope of Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e: This telescope package includes a carbon fiber optical tube with a 2\" Crayford focuser (10:1 reduction), carbon dew shield with a dust cap, tube rings with dovetail, a 52° LER 30mm eyepiece, and an 8x50 finder scope with illumination. It also comes with a universal 44mm dovetail plate, suitable for various mounts, and a detailed instruction manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e: The telescope has a focal length of 731mm, a 152mm primary mirror diameter, and a 49mm secondary mirror diameter, with an aperture ratio of 4.8. The focusing system is a 2\" Crayford focuser with a 10:1 reducer, offering smooth and precise focusing. The Enhanced Multilayer Desposition (EMD) coating enhances light transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications and Focus Groups\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for deep-sky observation and photography, lunar and planetary studies, and other advanced amateur or research applications. The telescope caters to a wide range of enthusiasts, from visual observers to specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/strong\u003e: The telescope's overall length, including the dew shield, is 825mm, with a tube diameter of 180mm. It weighs 7.9kg with all accessories, and the heaviest part is 7kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maksutov-Newton MN-152 David H. Levy Comet Hunter Telescope is a versatile, high-quality telescope that offers exceptional performance for both astrophotographers and visual observers. 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