The unique Maksutov-Cassegrain incorporates an optical design that gives an astonishing 1000mm focal length in a compact tube of only 350mm. This makes it a handy, portable and easy-to-use  telescope. The 1000x90 allow for land or star-gazing, two 1.25" Plossl eyepieces (6.5mm & 20mm), aluminium tripod and an equatorial mount.

Saxon 100mm Maksutov Cassegrain

Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design gives well corrected views and has the benefits of a closed optical tube. Comes complete with two eyepieces (K9mm & K20mm), 8x21 finder scope, 45deg amici erecting prism and aluminium tripod. Diffraction-limited quality, allowing you to observe the surface of Mars and Jupiter as well as star clusters.

Features internal flip-mirror system for straight thru or 90deg viewing, 10x50 view finder, Plossl eyepieces on a sturdy EQ5 mount. The larger aperture will give a significant increase in light gathering capabilities over the 100 and 90mm versions. Focal length is 2000mm.

New 6" large aperture Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope comes with 1900mm focal length (f/13), illuminated south/north polar scope (variable power), 2" Star diagonal and 1.25" adapter, 10x50 Finder scope, collimation screws for primary mirror. Plossl 20mm & 6.5mm eyepieces, updated EQ3 equatorial mount with steel tubular leg adjustable height tripod.

Saxon 200mm Maksutov Cassegrain

8" ( F/12.5) Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design,  illuminated south/north polarscope (variable power), 2" Star diagonal and 1.25" adapter, 10x50 Finder scope, collimation screws for primary mirror, Plossl 20mm & 6.5mm eyepieces (alternative 2" or other eyepieces available on request), updated EQ5 equatorial mount with steel tubular leg adjustable height tripod, 2 tube rings capable of supporting optional guide scope, optional dual-axis battery-powered motor drives and hand controller.

Quality and affordability are combined in the impressive new SAXON 8” Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope, now available in Australia. The proven Maksutov optical system gives sharp, high-contrast images and a long focal length (2500mm) in a compact tube. Little, if any collimation is ever required, with the small secondary mirror being an aluminised spot on the inner surface of the thick corrector lens. The SAXON M20325EQ5 is manufactured at the same facility as higher-priced, "name" Maksutovs of the same specification.