The David H. Levy Comet Hunter is a rich field telescope (RFT), capable of showing faint objects over a wide field of view (generally two degrees or more). Explore Scientific has co-designed a Maksutov-Newtonian telescope with comet hunter and author David Levy that can help support the Sharing the Sky Foundation through the sale of this telescope. The Comet Hunter comes standard with a two-inch, 30mm focal length eyepiece with a wide 70 degree apparent field. This eyepiece combined with the short focal length of the telescope produce an amazing 2.86 degree true field of view with a 6.2mm exit pupil. Each Comet Hunter special edition telescope will come with a certificate signed by David Levy.
Features
- Primary Mirror Diameter - 152mm
- Secondary Mirror Diameter (M.A.) - 46mm
- Coatings - EMD (Enhanced Multilayer Deposition)
- Limiting Stellar Magnitude - 13.4
- Maximum Practical Visual Power - 360x
- Lowest Useful Visual Power - 22.8x
- Focuser - Ten-to-One 2-Speed Crayford-Style, with Adjustable Tension and Lock
- Viewfinder - 8x50 Straight; Correct Image; Illuminated Reticle; Adjustable Objective and Eyepiece Focus; Dual-Ring, Six-Point, Bracket w/Quick Release Shoe
- Cradle - Dual Clamp-Ring Style with Built-In Handle
- Saddle Plate - One-Piece Machined Aluminum Extrusion; Fits Explore Scientific Mounts; Vixen Mounts; Meade LXD55/75 Mounts
- Tube Diameter - 180mm
- Tube Length - 696mm
- Tube Construction - Carbon Fiber; Aluminum; Stainless Steel
- Optical Tube Assembly Weight - 15.4 lbs.
