Small but Mighty Sarblue Mak60 Telescope

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3 жыл бұрын

I had been looking for a small refractor/guide telescope to use with my lightweight tracking mount for longer exposure/tracked photos when I came across this little telescope. I am so impressed with the clean optics and thoughtfulness that went into this. The image quality is much better than equivalent sized achromatic refractors of similar aperture. The FOV is more narrow because of the 750mm focal length, but its worth it to have cleaner images.
The build quality is very good too down to the coating inside. Even the small tripod works quite well, though I don't plan to use it for tracking. I really like that the tripod can be adjusted with screws and then the handle tightens both the altitude and azimuth tension simultaneously. The phone adapter really only works with the included eyepiece, but it is much easier to set up than other phone adapters I've used. There are even collimation screws when needed.
My only gripe is the lack of a finder. It really needs at least a red dot to help align on night time targets given the narrower FOV. I've used a 32mm eyepiece that helps widen the FOV somewhat.
I designed a solar filter holder and mount for this fantastic little telescope. Details about how to print it can be found here: www.thingiverse.com/thing:482...
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@stephen6whitehead398 2 жыл бұрын

That's an impressive little scope!

@shaileshkris 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful review mate! Thanks

@billtracy8865 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review and honest comments. I too share your view of the quality of the Sarblue and it's price value. I have been trying out various things with my Sarblue 60 and found that after I mounted a laser finder and changed the mount, my viewing pleasure increased 10 fold. I'm in the process of modifying my set up further for working with video. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make your informative video.

@robertzaiz2760 2 жыл бұрын

hello do you mind if I ask what finder and mount are you using on the sarblue 60?

@Sindebbiepro 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, off to buy this right now....This video helped make that decision 🙂

@j.charlesdill198 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice review. Thanks.

@ngocson3384 3 жыл бұрын

You made me smile :) thanks

@bradfordd01 2 жыл бұрын

Great info here. I happen to also have the NT114. Definitely nice to see the comparison between the two. It would be great if you could do a comparison with Saturn and Jupiter. On the NT114 I can just barely make out the rings of Saturn if the winds not blowing too hard.

@EstiloSkateboards 2 жыл бұрын

I love this little bad boy

@smalloptics753 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard only good things about this telescope..... Great review. clear skies :)

@mojjss 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video! Where can I find an adaptor to connect this to a DSLR?

@mbioman 2 жыл бұрын

For a canon or nikon camera: amzn.to/3FDAxnQ. A 1.25" adapter will allow the DSLR to be added directly without the 90 degree mirror. amzn.to/33JyWjf

@eaglewithtourettes19 Жыл бұрын

Anybody ever tell you you look like the pro wrestler “Jason V”?! Anyway I bought this telescope today. Thanks for the video!

@istvanarany2476 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review, congratulations. I just purchased this scope and already impressed with its clarity. I have 2 questions if I may. 1./ can I somehow attach a finderscope (like Celestron 51630 Star Pointer) to it? and 2./ what kind of bigger tripod you may suggest?

@mbioman 3 жыл бұрын

They now sell it with a larger tripod and finder scope. amzn.to/2S5WFEU. There is also just the finder scope. I bought this a few weeks ago. amzn.to/3pnYmtt. It has worked very well. I use this camera tripod amzn.to/3fS6HSS. Other similar tripods should work. I've also used a tripod that came with a newtonian telescope.

@istvanarany2476 3 жыл бұрын

@@mbioman thank you so much. I am looking for this scope for some fun

@istvanarany2476 3 жыл бұрын

@@mbioman I understand that the phone adapter fits only their own eyepiece. Thus, can I buy somewhere other that 20 mm eyepiece for this scope or just use a barlow with the existing 20 mm eyepiece if I want to take a photo?

@mbioman 3 жыл бұрын

@@istvanarany2476 my 1.25" eyepieces fit into the angled adapter. A standard phone adapter would then work just fine: amzn.to/3v1Ws2A.

@mokshasfantasybakery9340 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank You for the great review! ☺️ May I ask does it show more than a 15x70 binocular (I have only that)? I am not so much interested in planets. But Moon, open clusters, nebulaes, galaxies (I have an idea that definitely just some is seeable with this, and also that they look probably very faint), or comets? So basically, in these territories could it give reasonably more as my 15x70 binocular? ☺️

@mbioman 2 жыл бұрын

The field of view will be smaller (larger magnification) with the Mak60 and brightness may be a little better for a specific target as a result. For visual use for nebulae and galaxies, a larger aperture, 200+mm, is probably needed. Dark skies will also help.

@mokshasfantasybakery9340 2 жыл бұрын

@@mbioman Thank You very much for the answer!! 🙏☺️

@KeithFeickert 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome review, I picked one up as my first telescope. I'm also in southern California, I'm still waiting for Orion nebula to show up later, been waiting since last month. What ISO/exposure time did you use with your cellphone? Default camera app? No stacking? 😊

@mbioman 2 жыл бұрын

For the night images, I use Gcam in astrophotography mode (Google's camera app). The iphone camera has a similar functionality. The app takes several photos at a specified exposure and then automatically stacks them into one image. It works quite nicely and is very easy to use. I believe I used 30s exposures?

@KeithFeickert 2 жыл бұрын

@@mbioman ah the "night sight" mode option! Thank you!

@cabis18 Жыл бұрын

@Joshua Camron, This will be my first telescope, I want to view planets and nebulas and such; is there an extension i can buy for this product to see further than it comes factory?

@mbioman Жыл бұрын

A 2x Barlow could be used to increase the focal length, decreasing the field of view, effectively magnifying the image.

@aaronklemm 16 күн бұрын

Basic question, how are you supposed to use the finder? Do you really have to get under it and look through even though the viewing angle is nice and easy looking down through the 90 degree eye piece? Seems hard to place the scope comfortably.

@mbioman 15 күн бұрын

Yes. The finder scope is a straight view. This is pretty typical on astronomical telescopes. There are angled finders if the original is too cumbersome.

@JelanDaDon 28 күн бұрын

Nice review! Are you able to see ring separation when viewing Saturn with this little scope?

@mbioman 27 күн бұрын

Thank you. Visually, the rings of Saturn are visibly separated from the planet. This separation was easier to see in past years when Saturn’s rings were tilted from our Earth perspective. The Cassini division can be identified when seeing is good and is easier to identify using a camera attached to the scope.

@the13thfloorjany 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Could you, please, update the link for your custom solar filter holder? It is not working anymore. Thank you!

@mbioman 2 ай бұрын

Not sure why the link stopped working. Thank you for letting me know. It should be working now. www.thingiverse.com/thing:4828150

@the13thfloorjany 2 ай бұрын

@@mbioman Thank you!

@TheParachaz Жыл бұрын

Hi Joshua, has your stl file been deleted from thingiverse? as I can’t seem to find it. I have the Acuter version of this scope and I enjoy 3D printing as well.

@mbioman Жыл бұрын

The files are still there: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4828150

@BStefanovic16 2 жыл бұрын

Hi the link for the solar filter doesnt work. Can you re-post it?

@mbioman 2 жыл бұрын

The link works for me. I tested it on my phone and computer. amzn.to/3uRITU0

@poggergen1937 2 жыл бұрын

Would this scope go well with a 10 inch dobsonion?

@mbioman 2 жыл бұрын

As a finder scope for a dobsonian? no. As a small, portable capable telescope to compliment a 10' dobsonian? yes.

@hiden1980 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to connect a dslr camera to it and take photos ?

@mbioman 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. You'll need an appropriate adapter. The camera is probably gonna weigh more than this small telescope so you may want to mount the camera and treat the telescope like a lens. Also, the field of view will be quite narrow. I've attached a somewhat smaller mirrorless camera without issue.

@hiden1980 2 жыл бұрын

@@mbioman thank you so much for clarifying my doubt…

@jarjeesdr2734 3 жыл бұрын

Do recommend it vs 80mm traveling telescope

@mbioman 3 жыл бұрын

Generally yes, especially now that it has a finder scope. I take the Mak60 with me whenever I travel. However, there are uses for a small 80mm refractor and their wider field of view.

@jarjeesdr2734 3 жыл бұрын

@@mbioman Thank you for your answer which Eyepiece do you recommend for this scope for more magnification?

@mbioman 3 жыл бұрын

@@jarjeesdr2734 for a narrower field of view ( increased magnification) 6mm gold line by svybony: amzn.to/3yGThzC. Or a 2x or 3x Barlow.

@jarjeesdr2734 3 жыл бұрын

@@mbioman what do think of svbony sv135? 7-21mm vs 6mm?

@mbioman 3 жыл бұрын

@@jarjeesdr2734 I've never used a variable eyepiece, but others find them quite pleasant to use. I should probably give one a test to see how it compares to swapping eyepieces.

@takagienterprises 3 жыл бұрын

Joshua - I do not have access to a 3D printer. Would you be willing to sell the adapter? I have the Mak60 with the added viewfinder.

@mbioman 3 жыл бұрын

I am not able to print at the moment. Are you asking about the solar filter holder? I could probably have the parts printed in a few weeks and ship within the US.

@takagienterprises 3 жыл бұрын

@@mbioman Yes, the solar filter holder. I bet you could sell quite a few of these to fellow Mak60 owners.

@elguapo432 11 ай бұрын

I would also be interested in the solar filter in preparation for next year's solar eclipse@@mbioman

@ravenshadowz2343 Жыл бұрын

Hi, someone asked me a question that I cannot answer. What is the limiting magnitude of this scope? Could you please tell me the answer so I can relay it to him? Thank you! 😊

@mbioman Жыл бұрын

The limiting magnitude is somewhere between 10.7 and 11.6. It's generally a function of the telescope's aperture. In this case that is 60mm.

@ravenshadowz2343 Жыл бұрын

@@mbioman, thank you very much! :)

@paganphil100 Жыл бұрын

@ravenshadowz2343: The maximum USEABLE magnification of ANY telescope is equal to twice the aperture in mm. This has an aperture of 60mm so the maximum magnification you can use is about 120X. You can magnify more if you use a more powerful eyepiece but it will just be blurred.

@ravenshadowz2343 Жыл бұрын

@@paganphil100, thank you!