Maksutov-Cassegrain · Maksutov-Cassegrain
Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope, Mak70 Telescopes for Adults Kids 1000mm Focal Len
Compact Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1000mm focal length, built for planetary views on the go
Performance Scores
Overview
The Mak70 is a 70mm f/14.3 Maksutov-Cassegrain, a design that folds a full 1000mm of focal length into a tube just 210mm long. That long focal ratio is genuinely useful for planetary observing, giving you tighter, higher-contrast views of the Moon, Saturn's rings, and Jupiter's cloud bands than a short refractor of similar aperture typically delivers. At 100x with the included 10mm eyepiece, you will see real detail on bright solar system targets on a steady night.
The trade-off is aperture. At 70mm, deep-sky objects like nebulae and galaxies will appear faint and mostly featureless. This is fundamentally a planetary and lunar scope, not a light bucket. The fully multi-coated optics help maximize the light you do collect, and the Maksutov design minimizes chromatic aberration effectively.
Weighing just over 4kg with a collapsible tripod and a phone mount included, it is genuinely portable. The micro-movement slow-motion controls on the tripod are a practical touch that aids keeping objects centered at higher magnifications. For a beginner focused on the Moon and planets who needs something truly packable, this scope offers a sensible entry point at its price.
At a Glance
70mm
Aperture
f/14.3
Focal Ratio
4.19kg
Weight
1000mm
Focal Length
Specifications
Key Features
- The Maksutov-Cassegrain design delivers sharp, high-contrast views with minimal chromatic aberration, well suited to lunar and planetary targets
- A 1000mm focal length in a 210mm tube makes this one of the more compact options available at this price point
- Slow-motion tripod controls help keep objects centered at 50x and 100x, where even slight vibration becomes noticeable
- Two included eyepieces provide 50x and 100x magnification right out of the box, covering the most useful range for this aperture
- A universal phone mount with 1.5x Barlow lens allows basic smartphone astrophotography of the Moon and bright planets
- At 70mm aperture, deep-sky performance is limited; manage expectations around galaxies and nebulae and prioritize this scope for solar system use
- The adjustable tripod accepts standard 3/8-inch and 1/4-20 fittings, making it compatible with aftermarket heads if you want to upgrade later
Customer Reviews
208 reviews
If you are looking for a telescope to get into astronomy, THIS IS IT! I can think of very few things that have brought me as much joy as this little scope, it's perfect for everything I have wanted to do so far. With it, you can see clear details of the moon, Jupiter's moons and bands, Saturn rings,...
I went to see the total solar eclipse of 2017 with a pair of 15x80 binoculars (with filters, of course) and was totally blown away. I just wished I'd had a more stable view, but I couldn't get my tripod working the way I wanted so I just had to hold it. This April I'm going to see the total solar ec...
This Mak has really good optics! It's only drawback is that it is slightly limited by the smaller (70mm) aperture. My scope came fully collimated, with all accessories. The scope itself is a bit heavy for its size, as is the metal tripod mount. Also, the scope is mounted on the side of the mount. So...