Konus - the manufacturer of optical products is just not a brand that enjoys unchallenging position worldwide. After the innovation of a successful product the company does not lay back but with the spirit of making things better it works to achieve more milestones. Konus Motormax 90 Telescope also comes under its success line of products.
Type: Konus Motormax 90 Astrophotography Telescope belongs to the Maksutov-Cassegrain of telescope. This type is a perfect blend of both the reflector and refractor telescopes. It uses both the mirrors and lens to determine the desired magnification. They are generally shorter by length and wider by width. This handy model is cool addition to the world of telescopes.
Application: Being in-sync with the magnifying world is just a telescope away and this Telescope is best suited for the intermediary level of users. This is an all together astronomical telescope that are used for planetary observation. The Galaxies, Star cluster, Planets and the Lunar are brought closer for study. It also supports the astrophotography.
Aperture: The objective lens diameter is 90mm. This also denotes the light gathering ability of the telescope. Traces of the far away planets also come to vision. This supports for the detail astronomical study.
Focal length: With the focal length of 1200mm and the focal ratio of 13.3, this model defines the objects much better than the lower models.
Finder scope: Found here is the 8×21 achromatic finder scope that assists in locating the celestial objects and it makes the follow up easy.
Mount: With the equatorial mount that consist of RA motor it works best to comfort the user. Just does not stand out in giving a firm hold to the telescope but also comforts the user with uninterrupted viewing. The support of RA motor allows following the moving planets and the lunar without losing the track of it.
Eyepiece and Magnification: With the supplied eyepiece of 10mm and 17mm, it shows a magnification ability of 120x and 70x. This gives a decent show of the clusters of the moon and the rings of Saturn.
Miscellaneous: Konus Motormax 90 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope comes with a metal tripod. The polar scope of 6×20 adds to its functional ability. The lens is multi coated and it is been known for its compatibility to Astrophotography.
Includes: This Telescope comes with the accessories like the Polar scope 6×20, Finder scope , x21, 45 degree erecting prism, Lunar filter, Eyepieces 10mm and 17mm.
Suggested Accessories: To enhance to performance of this telescope various other accessories are been suggested like the Eyepieces - 6.3mm (190x), 7.5mm (160x), 25mm (48x), 40mm (30x), Set of 4 colour filters, Nebular filter, Barlow lens 2x, Photo adapter, T-2 ring for reflex and other Digital recording accessories.
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Konus Motormax-90 Telescope - Technical Specifications, Features
| Manufacturer | KONUS |
| Model Name | Motormax 90 Telescope |
| Telescope Type | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Diameter | 90 mm |
| Focal length | 1200 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/13.3 |
| Eye piece | 10mm, 17mm |
| Mount | Equatorial mount with RA motor |
| Magnification | 120x and 70x |
| Finder scope | 8×21 achromatic |
| User level | Intermediary |
| Application | Planetary observation and astrophotography |
| Tripod | Metal |
| Battery operated | Yes |
| Astrophotography | Yes |
| Lens coating | Multi-coating |
| Includes | Polar scope 6×20 Finderscope 8×21 45 degree erecting prism Lunar filter Eyepieces 10mm and 17mm |
| Suggested optional | Eyepieces - 6.3mm (190x), 7.5mm (160x), 25mm (48x), 40mm (30x) Set of 4 colour filters Nebular filter Barlow lens 2x Photo adapter T-2 ring for reflex Digital recording accessories |
