Sarblue Planet Mate 60mm Maksutov

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Sarblue Planet Mate 60mm Maksutov

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In this detailed video, Robert looks at an extraordinary recent development, the low-cost 60mm Maksutov telescope. There have been other 60mm Maks, but the high performance was matched by the high cost. Here the price is startlingly low, but what about the performance? Watch the video and find out.
To purchase on Amazon.com:
As shown in the video
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Or this version that includes a small finder scope and a full-height tripod (instead of the table-top tripod).
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Or this new version that includes a simple Dobsonian mount (a bit more stable than the tripod and easier for a child to use but more bulky and takes up space if travelling light is a priority).
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To purchase in Europe:
The Acuter Maksy is, in principle the same telescope *, and is available from stock or to order from a wide range of independent astronomical equipment dealers.
*, at the time of uploading European stocks were low due largely to the C19 sales boom.
Disclosures: All opinions are our own. If you click on one of the product links above and choose to make a purchase, our channel will receive a commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate/Affiliate, we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.
00:00 Start
00:36 Introduction
02:32 The 60mm Mak: basics
06:32 A telescope for children?
10:20 The tripod but see 41:32
10:40 Weighing in
11:12 Prismatic Star Diagonal and see 13:20
12:30 Close focus: 3.5m
13:20 Erect image
13:42 The 20mm eyepiece
14:40 Eyepieces compared
23:35 Two brands: Sarblue and Acuter with changes
25:46 The smartphone bracket
27:40 Practical test of smartphone digiscoping
28:10 Fitting your smartphone
28:46 The birds
29:58 The Moon
31:48 The weirdest thing of all
32:42 A look inside!
33:14 How to destroy a telescope with a Jammy Dodger
34:23 The good points start with Dmitry Maksutov
35:09 In praise of small things
35:41 Why have one when you can have three?
36:34 The focus knob good point
36:58 The focus knob bad point
39:12 The dark side of pointing
41:32 The tripod's trying
42:43 Dealing with dew
43:17 Summary of opinion
43:47 That's it for this video
Of the two models, the Sarblue Planet Mate and Acuter Maksy, the Sarblue Planet Mate is currently the most widely available model - the situation is evolving, however.
Presented by Robert J Dalby FRAS
Produced by DB Video Services for Astronomy and Nature TV

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@DanielvanLoonFDS 3 жыл бұрын

What is the story on collimation of the instrument?

@RocketPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel, and thanks for the good question. The instrument is fully collimatable via thee black 120 degree spaced Phillips type screws on the rear outer bulkhead - they can be seen in the video at 36:34. The primary mirror support tube, and focus assembly are all mounted on a steel backplate and this plate is controlled by the three adjustment screws. Where the screws meet the backplate they have a medium strength 'Loctite-like' compound on them, but this is easily 'cracked' on adjustment. It's nicely done. KR RJD A&NTV

@DanielvanLoonFDS 3 жыл бұрын

@@RocketPlanet Is there any note in the product's documentation that covers the subject of collimation? I wonder if the fact that they have painted the screws with Loctite might imply that the user shouldn't really need to collimate, or that the factory collimation is adequate for the life of the instrument. Your thoughts?

@RocketPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

Hi again Daniel. No, the instructions have no reference to collimation. But this is not unusual of course, plenty of larger commercial Maks have mighty thin documentation equally silent on this important subject as well. I think the manufacturer, like most, is just doing what they can to ensure the product has a reasonable service lifetime more or less in line with customer expectations. Primarily they'll wish to have a product that survives the warranty period by a safe margin. I think, in this case, they have probably exceeded that factor by a good number of years, depending on how the user treats the instrument. This does not mean an instrument selected, as it were, at random, will not require now, or at some point in the future, collimation adjustment to achieve the standard of performance achieved by good factory alignment. Nor indeed, does it eliminate the possibility that the instrument may benefit from collimation to promote its performance beyond this standard. And this all speaks to it being a properly constructed instrument. One that risks failure by striving for the highest standards of performance achievable with the limited technical and economic metrics, rather than play 'safe' with near fixed mediocre to poor performance we see in so many small aperture low-cost reflectors (e.g., of the Jones-Bird type). Ask Synta (the OEM of this and many other popular Maks by Celestron, Orion, and Skywatcher etc) if they think the users of their Maksutov instruments will ever need to collimate them: you can spread the silence on bread it's so thick. Just my thoughts. KR RJD A&NTV

@DanielvanLoonFDS 3 жыл бұрын

@@RocketPlanet Thank you for your thoroughness in answering. I have learned so much from your videos. I am new to this hobby at the age of 63. You've helped me feel like a kid again as I learn.

@TheJohn8765 3 жыл бұрын

@@RocketPlanet Damn, that's an incredibly thorough, and incredibly careful, response. You must have been a lawyer in a past life ;) I'm very glad you are now doing telescopes. Your vids are **fantastic**.

@TrumperVex 3 жыл бұрын

This is impressive. This fellow is one of the best I've encountered on KZfaq. I'm an ex radio and television announcer and very picky and grumpy. The pace, the diction, the delivery, and the thoughtful exploration of this telescope are great. 5-stars, Like, props, and highly recommend this fellow (and I'm gonna get this product based on this review also). Thanks.

@KeithFeickert 2 жыл бұрын

This review convinced me to buy this as my first telescope. So far I've taken some fantastic pictures of birds and the moon just using my phone. It also opened the research doors into Astrophotography and techniques and equipment and free software that has me embracing the hobby. Thank you so much for making this review video and inspiring new people to get their first telescope and see the world/sky in a different way.

@richiebricker Жыл бұрын

Try and point it at Jupiter. You should be able to see the orange ball and the 4 jovian moons around it

@123reivax123 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you're back. ALL your videos are excellent tuition / viewpoints. Thank you very much.

@andrewldownie 3 жыл бұрын

Delighted to see another video posted - so informative and well presented as always - thanks and looking forward to future videos this year.

@Chris-in-ky-ky4ckp 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to cover a great entry level telescope! Similar to Amateur radio we should all work to help new people (kids or not) to gain an interest in the hobby. Having good reasonably priced options helps. LCARA Ham Radio

@theycallmemrglass 3 жыл бұрын

As always, a brilliant communicator, and though he goes off tangent, he is master of off tangent waffle! Thank you for yet another enjoyable product talk and glad to see this channel still delivering super content.

@bostronomy 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to see you posting again!!! Brilliant!

@johannesgaida3137 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great to see that you guys are still making videos! Have a great 2021!

@mikenofi281 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done! If the scope is out of collimation can it be adjusted?

@igrieger 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, Robert! Nice to see another video of yours! This might be a nice option as a travelling telescope.

@JamesEscobar 3 жыл бұрын

Ordered the scope based on your passion for it! Used your link, thanks for all you do!!

@Ajajambo 3 жыл бұрын

You are back awesome, my fist 12" Was from Astronomy centre back in the day ! Really glad you are back uploading great content.

@brianallen7798 3 жыл бұрын

Glad your back, I just Got interested in the hobby and was about to see all your last videos

@spamcan9208 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're still making videos. This is my favorite channel by far. It looks like these would make great telescopes for middle school. You can teach basic science lessons on space and optics and show them off with that clever "bonnet." Hopefully a few kids will start an after school astronomy club. I'm a big fan of clever engineering and there is nothing wrong with plastics, the industry has made great strides in their development. I know videos aren't easy to make but if you're looking for suggestions, I'd love to see a short length series (~10 minute segments should help get more viewers) on the basics of using telescopes. It's quite overwhelming when you're new to the hobby! Maybe record a typical viewing session of (pick object here) using (pick different types of telescopes) from how to set up, find your target manually and track it through the night sky. It's actually hard to find videos as competently put together as yours. I'm a big fan from across the pond. Sorry for the long post and keep up the good work!

@mikesmith1290 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel yesterday and I’m hooked! The thorough research and presentation are second to none! I’ve been in the market to buy a telescope, but have been told by several people that if you get a cheap one, you’ll regret it, and quickly realize that money would have been better spent towards a more expensive model. I’m really impressed with this one!

@lhunt480 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t matter about the subject Rob describes or explains about astronomy equipment, whatever it costs, he just increases my beginners enthusiasm! Truely excellent quality presentation every time 👍

@stargazer4574 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you guys uploading again!!

@Xillur 2 жыл бұрын

Among the best reviews I have seen on youtube. Thank you :)

@MoreSpaceStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Never too much detail!!! Thank you for your video.

@bpm990d 3 жыл бұрын

So happy you are releasing another video!

@TheJohn8765 3 жыл бұрын

Your "child-friendly?" statement at 6:45+ mins should be an anthem. Very well said, sir. Very well said!

@JenhamsAstro 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review and some well thought out details for such a low price. Love those Maks!

@TheJohn8765 3 жыл бұрын

Your view on children and telescopes is exactly right. And is expandable to pretty much any tech. Good insight, mate.

@someoneelse1904 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video 👍🏼 Looks like a great little grab-and-go scope for overnighters in the mountains etc. Thanks for the in-depth review.

@chbuffa 3 жыл бұрын

Marvelous video! I really appreciate your attention to detail. Truly. Well done. Greetings from the US!

@Filsterman1 3 жыл бұрын

Purchased one on account of your review and love it. Very clear image and it feels like a quality tool, if it were not for your review I would have dismissed it as a toy. Other than the optics, just the decorative/educational value was worth the money (is displayed on top of a bookshelf in my home office). Thank you for the great videos and greetings from Texas, USA.

@arm_613 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I just ordered one after watching this video. Did you order a Barlow lens and/or moon filter? Would like to order from Baltimore, MD.

@michal_king478 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you can open the tube and actually look inside. Its not everyday that you can look inside the tube of a maksutov. Just gotta be careful to not get any dust in. Overall It seems like the perfect telescope to teach kids and beginneers overall.

@tjwon2005 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered this little gem after I watched your review. Thank you for your in depth review.

@Filsterman1 2 ай бұрын

I purchased one of these after watching your review a couple of years ago and it's been a reliable, fun and quality little telescope. Thank you for your perspective and wisdom. Even as a newbie, I would have dismissed it and missed out on a worthwhile piece of equipment.

@jarjeesdr2734 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased this scope after watching this video, excellent review Thank you

@vincenzofiorentini8002 2 жыл бұрын

I got myself this Macsy and it is amazing. I have it on a photo tripod, and it surely could use a serious mount (and a pointer), but the scope itself is excellent. I also got a solar filter and had a go at the sun too. Thank you, great advice!

@jonathanr2830 9 ай бұрын

Outstanding presentation! Very informative, relevant, and entertaining. I enjoyed it very much! All the best from rural East Texas!

@craigrogers3864 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you back!

@MPAstro 3 жыл бұрын

The Mighty Mak!! Never underestimate the power of a PLANET KILLER!!!

@shoestringobservatory2222 3 жыл бұрын

Happy 2021! Another great video, packed full of information that's well explained as always. Great Scope for outreach and science education it seems. Don't fancy doing a video on that big Newtonian at the start do you? 😊

@keithbrown2458 3 жыл бұрын

I found your detail about the eyepiece very interesting

@csalazar8426 2 жыл бұрын

A most excellent presentation sir! Thank you.

@bobbya8622 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great video! Pretty impressive little telescope. Matsutov Cassegrain is an amazing design. My sister loves birds and has a bunch of feeders in her back yard. She I think, would love this telescope for recording close-ups of her birds with her iPhone.😊

@peter7624 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a great little scope. Excellent images of the moon for a small cheap scope!

@o.l.6964 3 жыл бұрын

This is very impressive, i wish you had shown other things through this telescope, other then the biggest brightest and easiest to see object in the sky! Incredible review, very detailed

@BigMaxTube 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting this excellent information. After recently viewing Jupiter and Saturn through my old 6 inch reflector and equatorial mount following a lot of faffing about I am attracted to such a simple alternative for having a quick look. And after watching your video I noted the Acuter Maksy 60 is available from ebay here in Australia for $169. I,'ve just placed an order for one. 🙂 Thanks again and cheers!

@Chlorate299 3 жыл бұрын

That's a really nice little 'scope, really has much more going for it than the looks will suggest.

@mikesmith1290 2 жыл бұрын

I bought this telescope per your recommendation. As my very first telescope I’m really impressed! When I was choosing my first telescope, I was staying away from anything that was less than $400. Of course I’ll upgrade after I learn how do use it a bit more and reach its limits

@brianmees6055 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a comprehensive review. I am a newbie/slash beginner/geriatric of 75, and I needed a perceived confident, and truthful assessment on a practical beginners telescope. Based on your extensive assessment I purchased the Sar blue Mak60 from Amazon Canada. I must be lucky, mine has a sturdy metal full length tripod, and a cross hair finder scope. Also Amazon increased the price by about 20% a few days after I firm ordered. Initial viewing was in hazy conditions, yet what I could see came in clear as could be expected in the conditions. As at this I am well pleased, and look forward to better climatic conditions. Thanks for the terrific review. I shall now attempt to review all your telescope related posts.

@juniusjaydyson5853 3 жыл бұрын

just got my sar blue thanks to you

@anthonyvenuto1112 2 жыл бұрын

Robert, With the creation of this video, and the fact that I respect your opinion so much, you have convinced me to try this wonderful piece of modern engineering, despite its toy-ish appearance. I found a variation of this item with a full size tripod and a finder scope, which addresses two of your negative concerns. Just placed my order today. Thanks for bringing this telescope to light for us and for such a thorough review. I very much appreciate you and this channel.

@django1364 10 ай бұрын

Excellent review very informative. This is a very impressive small scope, I think I might just get one put a planetary camera on it, and have some fun, I know my grands will love it

@c.augustin 3 жыл бұрын

No, there's no "too much information" when it comes to the quality of an optical instrument! This was very, very good info on this telescope. Exactly what I was after!

@damienwells6728 3 жыл бұрын

Have you purchased this? Can you see planets decent like rings of Saturn?

@martynh5410 3 жыл бұрын

Very detailed and not rushed with some good design points clearly explained. Thanks for an excellent, well-produced video. Edit: in the USA this scope appears to be available for $110.

@Randy_Torres 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I paid on Amazon, plus tax of course.

@martynh5410 3 жыл бұрын

@@Randy_Torres Do you like the scope? It’s possibly the lowest cost Mak scope ever produced.

@AndersBorgSweden 3 жыл бұрын

Great presentation. Keep it up :). An idea for a video: An up-to-date review of what oculars to go for (as the amount of options are staggering) at different price brackets, with focus on the amateur.

@mickwhitaker4086 3 жыл бұрын

So pleased your back.

@RocketPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, we never went away, we were just resting after a long squawk. KR RJD A&NTV

@CarlosGalliath 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this amazing review! I ordered this little gem of a telescope yesterday. Regarding the dew shield I have used black foam sheets for arts and crafts. They come in different thicknesses and are perfect for this purpose. My Nexstar 5SE has one and it works perfectly well. You can put it together with hot glue.

@michal_king478 3 жыл бұрын

yoga mats also work great

@hiden1980 2 жыл бұрын

So after 7 months of purchasing this telescope, how do you think it is ? Let’s know if you were able to see Jupiter and Saturn 🪐 with it… have you taken photo of these planets ? If yes then where can we see those pics ? Thanks in advance 🙏

@lefevreandre3023 2 жыл бұрын

Pls tell us how key planets are seen ?

@mazinalmoumen 2 жыл бұрын

Very handy and excellent choice👍👍👍

@RaysAstrophotography 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great Review!

@chrisforbes3488 Жыл бұрын

great job thank you!

@GalaxyArtMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I just bought my first Maksutov. Skywatcher Starmax 127/1500.

@oltkrasniqi6087 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is TV worthy! Great job😀

@spamcan9208 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite channel. I'm picky --like REALLY picky-- and this hits all the marks I look for. Plus they're very relaxing to watch lol.

@DanSlotea 3 жыл бұрын

I watch it on TV already :))

@isol1818 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! I would guess (especially considering how much thought went into the eyepiece) that the small opening in the back plate means you cannot have a larger AFOV or longer focal length than that of the supplied eyepiece without severe vignetting. And on the other side (shorter focal length), you're limited by aperture. So my guess is that you can only really use a second eyepiece with this scope, perhaps with a 12.5 mm focal length. In practice, the scope would then offer two useful magnifications, x37.5 and x75. Which is plenty for such a small scope...

@fazergazer 3 жыл бұрын

A couple of dots of glow in the dark paint on the sight bumps make them usable for finder function

@ZopcsakFeri 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, I'm on the brink of ordering one! However as far as I have seen, the bonnet is not only for viewing, but you can get a hood with a guide scope you can swap for the plain original hatch! How cool is that!

@ZopcsakFeri 2 жыл бұрын

Oooh, there are models even on a Dobsonian mount! Which one should I get, the Dobsonian or the Tripod version?

@Wajiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered this for my 4 year old. I got one with the dobsonian mount, seems more sturdy.

@paulcooper6190 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review with loads of detailed information, are they many stockists in the uk

@Batestfastard 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely video, Robert. Jack Heargreaves would certainly recognise the style. I hope you and M are keeping safe and well. Regards, Ian D

@RocketPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

How. Or was it How? I can hear the tom-toms like it was yesterday! Ah, they don't make television like that anymore - thank the LBW rule! Hi Ian - thanks, but dear old Jack will need stronger glasses - he's been stone cold dead for nearly 30 years (but ITV are still employing him I bet). We are well, bordering on atrocious - and, like everyone else, trying to see and accentuate the nano-positives of Covid whilst trying to keep out from under the juggernaut of negatives - with limited success. We should catch up soon. Kind Regards Rob

@mahanehsani1246 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@crawford323 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding

@Muesli711 3 жыл бұрын

Great little Mak! I have a 'new' Celestron C90 which similarly packs a superb punch for its size.

@mitrovarr 3 жыл бұрын

The difficulty with the C90 is that it's a lot bigger and heavier (still small by the standards of a telescope, though). You're going to need some kind of half decent mount to use it.

@dcobbism 3 жыл бұрын

Great video with lots of details. Curious other than the moon, did you get a chance to view any other big M, IC or NGC objects? I know you can't photograph them with that mount, but if so how well did the scope perform on those DSO's? Thanks! My first ever scope (Apertura 8D8) is set to arrive tomorrow, I'm so excited, but you have me intrigued with this little gadget as well

@moonobservergilles5730 Жыл бұрын

very good educational telescope indeed thanks for sharing this. I sold my telscopes one a masutov 127mm x 1500mm skywatcher and a orion 6'' tube . made good videos of the moon.

@jd3409 3 жыл бұрын

Very well done! I especially appreciate a small quality instrument where extra detail, as you point out, is found that makes the scope perform as well as possible. I wonder if a non-erecting prism or mirror star diagonal will provide better images when using a higher power eyepiece. As a rule of thumb, the erecting diagonals fall slightly short of their non-erecting cousins for astronomical detail. I also wonder if the three apparent ‘adjustment’ screws on the back housing are for collimation of the optics. A Maksutov must be carefully collimated to yield the best images possible. Just a small out of collimation condition will have a large effect on image quality. That being said, if they are collimation adjustment screws, they should NOT be touched except by someone very, very familiar with the process. But having the ability to collimate the instrument is always a good thing with catadioptric systems. Thanks for a very well done presentation!!

@RocketPlanet 3 жыл бұрын

Hi JD and thanks for your comments. The three screws you refer to are indeed full collimation adjustment screws. The primary mirror support tube and focus assembly are all mounted on a steel backplate and this plate is controlled by the three black screws you can see on the outside of the rear bulkhead. The screws have a medium strength 'Loctite-like' compound on them, but this is easily 'cracked' on adjustment. It's nicely done. KR RJD A&NTV

@richiebricker Жыл бұрын

I like that focuser. You probably get a super-fine focus. Yeah, a cheap camera tripod is better than that lil thing. I have bigger scopes but Im gonna try and get one o these. Thanks for the review. I just checked and they have a Dobsonian mount for $20 more. They move really smooth but if ya bump em.....

@TheJohn8765 3 жыл бұрын

I do need to buy an inexpensive yet HQ tele that is highly portable. This is an intriguing entry.

@donaldrobertson117 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid. If only a Jammy Dodger holder was an optional extra.

@JamesEscobar 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! you're back!!! 😂

@tuduki5545 3 жыл бұрын

60mm maksutov is rare, and this one has been tested for planet photography too. It's sharp enough to do so. Much better than omegon mightymak 60 and PICO-6. It's also fee telescopes that were truly made for education.

@PafMedic Жыл бұрын

I Know Its A 2 Y/O Video,But What A Nice Little Scope,My Grab and Go Is A Celestron Mak90..Great Video,Watched The Whole Thing..God Bless,and Clear Skies🙏🏼❤️🔭✨🌏

@chrisshelton3504 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a member of an online club for amateur astronomers that appreciate 60mm telescopes, The60mmTelescopeClub@groups.Io. We have members all over the world. I shared your video review of the Sarblue 60mm Mak and so far there are four of us I know of that have already received, or ordered the little Mak. It’s really quite fun sharing ideas for modifying the loudly colorful scopes. I’ve already substituted a .965mm Takahashi diagonal along with some Takahashi orthos that have greatly improved the images. I know someone else that I believe was doing the same with Celestron products. I had the chance to try it out one evening with an astronomy professor from the small university in our town that was very impressed too! Really appreciate that you are putting out such quality videos on our hobby! Sarblue should be giving you a commission!

@christianmartinez1921 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, do you know if one can use a 45º diagonal with this?

@adrienneng6122 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm a total newbie and am looking to purchase the sarblue mak 60 after reading your review. While searching on amazon, I saw that they have two new upgraded models, one with tripod + finderscope, and another with dobsonian mount + finderscope. Would you recommend getting the upgraded version, and if so, which one?

@FlakeSE 3 жыл бұрын

After a bit of digging it seems they are made by these guys en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synta_Technology_Corporation_of_Taiwan , they also own and manufacture Celestron telescopes along with a wide variety of high quality spotting scopes

@extremezoom2024 3 жыл бұрын

This is why i like the celestron c90. 1250mm optical for a tiny scope.

@yobaby14 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining the additional focal length due to the curvature of the Meniscus lens. I've been wondering about that lately, when trying to justify the advertised focal length of assorted Maks vs their tube lengths.

@jonisaacs5176 2 жыл бұрын

The explanation was not really correct. The focal length is determined by the focal length of the primary mirror which is generally about F/2 (120mm) and the magnifying effect of the convex secondary mirror, these are generally about 5x. The pass from the meniscus is not part of the equation because it provides spherical correction but not magnification.

@robertjdalby96 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonisaacs5176 I think Christopher was perhaps paraphrasing something I said - for convenience. As I'm sure you know, on most commercially available Maks, the secondary mirror is intimately related to the meniscus profile because the evaporated aluminium has been vacuum deposited directly on the surface of the meniscus. Thus the secondary mirror's figure and that of the central portion of the meniscus are one and the same. However, this instrument breaks that trend and the secondary is a separate glass element UV glued to the centre of the corrector - with the aluminium coating on the obverse face. But the meniscus is a lens, usually negative in this type of instrument. I meant exactly what I said in the video - the light is bent by the corrector. Thanks for posting and encouraging clarification of these points. KR RJD A&NTV

@k.h.1587 11 ай бұрын

The 2ndary baffle is attached to the corrector, but the 2ndary itself is simply aluminized on the corrector itself

@miahoover9225 2 жыл бұрын

This telescope got me started. I now have 2 dobsonians, a 102 mak, Orion Short Tube 80 and a 40mm solar scope. I still have my little blue scope. I wonder how a Rigel Quickfinder would work with this.

@mic8654 2 жыл бұрын

Which one do you prefer?

@tinamegansebay1160 2 жыл бұрын

Sarblue came out with a 70 mak. Based on your highly informative review, I am hopeful the quality is similar. I am interested in buying the 70. Will you do a review of the 70 mak?

@kevanhubbard9673 3 жыл бұрын

Not that small 60mm I often use my 25mm Pocket Borg refractor as it's quick and easy to set up.in fact I was looking at the Moon through it yesterday and the day before had it up to 21x.the matte black inside is very well though out for such a cheap scope considering that Zeiss leave the inside of their monoculars gray which means significant light lose when you are dealing with an already tiny telescope like their Zeiss Mini Quick 5x10 Monocular.

@T5Zplayer 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent as always. How about a look for beginners on Reducers?

@teriyoung721 2 жыл бұрын

Just received one of these for Christmas. Turned the focal knob from as far as it would go both ways slowly but can't loose the black spot in the center. Instructions not much help.

@cnxunuo 3 жыл бұрын

Only way to proof its a good scope - Zygo! Will be interesting to see whay the wavefront error is.

@jimpoop 3 жыл бұрын

I saw this little scope for sale, and honestly I kinda want one

@kevinkent2638 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you very much. How do you think this telescope compares to the AWB OneSky Reflector Telescope? Keep up the great videos Thank you

@k.h.1587 11 ай бұрын

Same way a .22 rifle with a scope compares to a sawed off 10 gauge shotgun.

@poggergen1937 2 жыл бұрын

Would this scope go well alongside a 10 inch dobsonion?

@leesachawner1832 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm from New Zealand and was wondering if you could help me, I have an 80mm telescope refractor and I have seen a white ball go passed 3 times on separate occasions as I'm looking at clusters etc. Could this be space rubbish, satellites or asteroids / meteors? I managed to follow one for a little bit. They didn't shine like stars. I've tried looking it up on Google but it's hard to find any information. Thanks for taking the time to read this!

@littlehills739 Жыл бұрын

any info on the blue box please shipping container door looks fun :)

@srinagardiary-lifeinkashmi5731 2 жыл бұрын

Can we attach dslr to a binocular for Astrophotography?

@rodneyjohnson4794 3 жыл бұрын

ebay and amazon have them at ~$115us. i wasn't clear as to whether both ends of the diagonal are 1.25"/31.7mm diameter. could i use a different diagonal? a little phosphorescent paint on the rear ends of the finder studs might work. and how about blacking the edges of the lenses? doctor/not doctor recommended? nice that one could collimate without a mask.

@christianmartinez1921 3 жыл бұрын

The eyepiece end is 1,25" but the other end is 24,5mm, there are adapters but I don't know if one can use a different diagonal.

@artyombeilis9075 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried watching planets with it? Some *bright* DSO - globular clusters, or open clusters?

@tim71pos 2 жыл бұрын

Until today I didn't know it was possible, till today, to talk for nearly 45 minutes about an entry level 60mm Mak. About 17 years ago I was at an event where someone had brought his ETX 60mm out for first light. He set up next to my C14. That was probably a poor choice of where to set up on his part. The are many virtues of small scopes but often times one must see the sky in larger apertures to one day develop a taste for smaller aperture views. Today I really like the view of the Ring Nebula as a tiny dot at 15x. But I would have been very impatient with the view in a 60mm when I was starting out. (I think 100 to 150mm is probably a better place, and of course the internet consensus is a 200mm Dobsonian).

@hassmaster1 3 жыл бұрын

What about the newtony version? Is that any good?

@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? ☺️

@k.h.1587 11 ай бұрын

The only thing the mak will do better than the 15x70 in your list would be the moon, since you won't be limited to just 15x. The mak will be much dimmer on deep space objects, but the increased magnification could help resolve more stars in clusters, as well as certain galaxies which require a darker sky background due to smaller exit pupils that the mak will produce due to higher magnification. Generally the mak would be a good companion to the 15x70 but mainly for lunar planetary and double stars, at that small aperture, not much deep space is available.

@jordanpryor2981 11 ай бұрын

Hello sir. I am very new to telescopes. I very much do not know what I am doing. There is a Mak60 telescope being sold at a store near my house. I am very interested in buying it but I want to ask you if I need a Barlow to be able to see Saturn with adequate details of its surface. I am worried that a Barlow would not fit onto the Mak 60 telescope. would you be able to inform me if it can in fact fit onto the telescope? lastly, I have no idea which size moon filter I should get. sorry for the question, if you could help out with some answers, that would be much appreciated. have a pleasant day