Seben Comet Maksutov-Cassegrain 1200-90 Telescope
At the forefront of this competitive environment Seben introduces the latest Maksutov Cassegrain technology in its model Seben Comet Maksutov-Cassegrain 1200-90 Telescope. It has added a whole new dimension for this product as it uses both mirrors and lenses for functioning, it is a rich combination of both refractor and reflector telescope also known as 2 in 1.
Seben Comet Maksutov-Cassegrain 1200-90 compact Telescope allows you to enjoy celestial bodies and the on the horizon terrestrial happenings. Seben Comet Maksutov-Cassegrain 1200-90 celestial Telescope-Scope has been phrased to observe much beyond the solar system in the deep sky. Targeting the whirlpool galaxy, Nebula, special comets is simple and can be viewed with a high contrast level. Such endorsements are enhanced which you are able to watch the far off terrestrial happenings like wild life, sports and disk.
- Seben Comet Maksutov-Cassegrain 1200-90 Telescope has the ability to correct the imperfect image passing through the telescope.
- This telescope has good focal length of 1200mm with a focal ratio of 1:13 but still the do not have long tubes.
- Seben Comet Maksutov-Cassegrain 1200-90 Telescope is highly handy and compact a perfect companionship even for adventurous activities.
- This model does not produce any chromatic aberration which is common in other telescopes.
- This telescope has 2 accessory holes and observing channels measuring about 31.7mm, each of which are suitable for celestial and terrestrial observation. This can be activated by switching between the channels.
- A sturdy and well constructed tripod is provided which has vertical adjustments to make viewing easy.
- This 2.5 kg weighing telescope has a mount of Altazimuth which is capable of both vertical and horizontal adjustments.
- Photographing is made possible with this model.
Seben Comet Maksutov-Cassegrain 1200-90 Telescope-scope is an all rounder for both day and night time observation. This model comes with the accessories which include plossl eyepiece, tripod, altazimuth mount, finder scope and erecting eyepiece. You can get the manufacturer warranty for 2 years.
Technical Specifications of Seben Comet Maksutov-Cassegrain 1200-90 Telescope
| Make | Seben |
| Model Name | Comet Maksutov-Cassegrain 1200 - 90 Telescope-Scope |
| Magnification | PL 26 mm / 46 fold |
| Focal length | 1200 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/13 |
| Aperture | 90 mm |
| Eye piece | 31.7 mm |
| Objective lens diameter | 114 mm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
| Package weight | 7 kg |
| Mount | Altazimuth |
| Warranty | 2 years |
This is exactly what I have been hunting for this long. At the very first impression what impressed was its sturdy tripod and it gives vertical adjustment.I am also able to do photography with this. I feel compactness is very important in any product and even if u feels the same this will be the right one.
This is a remarkable little scope. It’s performance is far better than I had any right to expect at the price I paid.
The intention was to have a cheap “Pack & Go” telescope. A compact knockabout, an inexpensive mediocre scope that could rattle around in the trunk of the car all the time, just in case; one that if it broke or got stolen, I wouldn’t go crazy.
What a surprise I got!
I’ve over a dozen custom built telescopes, many with superb mirrors as large as 15″. No way that this little thing was going to fair well in a comparison so I didn’t bother.
However, I went wild when I looked at Jupiter with the 26mm eyepiece that came with it (46 X Magnification). Sharp as a scalpel. Amazing contrast and not a hint of any color aberrations. I bumped the magnification up with a few EP’s I have and the image stayed crisp and sharp.
I popped a 9mm Plossl which at 133 X magnification is really starting to push the limit. The mount, as rigid as it is can’t handle that power. Trying to focus would start the system shaking. Small, light scopes don’t have the mass needed to keep them steady and no one I know would push the magnification up that high anyway. Not sure that such high magnifications can be supported at night with only 90mm optics but it will certainly work during the day time, especially if you can steady the scope with a bean bag.
I brought it to work and some bird watchers tried it out in the parking lot. One bird watcher with a $1500 German spotting scope quipped: “How much did you pay for this?!” He was stunned by the performance too.
The finder is poor and of little value. The cross hairs are way too thick and the alignment screws don’t hold it well.
Serious users might want to replace it with either a better finder or buy a green laser and use that for sighting instead.
I never intended this as a deep space telescope or for any serious planetary viewing. I got this for nature photos and as a light duty travel scope.
After my experiences with it, I’ve decided that it’s too good to be a trunk banger. I’m taking care of this one!