{"id":32619,"date":"2025-11-06T09:21:39","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T08:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=32619"},"modified":"2026-10-13T11:15:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T09:15:25","slug":"ioptron-150-1800-telescope-maksutov-mc-ota","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/ioptron-150-1800-telescoop-maksutov-mc-ota\/","title":{"rendered":"iOptron 150\/1800 Maksutov MC OTA Telescope"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Planeetspecialist: 150 mm Maksutov with 1800 mm focal length<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>iOptron 150\/1800 Maksutov-Cassegrain<\/strong> is designed for those who are ready to take the next step in lunar and planetary observation. The 150 mm aperture and long focal length of 1800 mm (f\/12) deliver steady, high-contrast images with a large magnification: crater detail, Jupiter\u2019s cloud bands, and Saturn\u2019s rings at their best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"32623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-150-1800-Telescoop-Maksutov-MC-OTA-5.jpg\" alt=\"iOptron 150\/1800 Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA, overall view\" class=\"wp-image-32623\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iOptron-150-1800-Telescoop-Maksutov-MC-OTA-4.jpg\" alt=\"The iOptron 150\/1800 with dual-speed focuser and 8x50 finder scope\" class=\"wp-image-32622\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sealed, collimation-stable design<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Maksutov design is closed and holds its collimation: less air current in the tube, less maintenance, and a sharp image, night after night. The dual-speed focuser focuses precisely at high magnification, the 8\u00d750 finder scope quickly locates objects, and the T2 adapter allows you to connect a planetary camera directly. Realistically useful magnification is up to about 300x, twice the aperture in millimeters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In the box<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optical tube Maksutov-Cassegrain 150\/1800<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removable range hood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dual-speed focuser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T2 camera adapter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8\u00d750 viewfinder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Featured accessories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescope-accessories\/astro-photography\/other-astrophotography-accessories\/\">iOptron 462C iCam Planet Camera<\/a> (379 euros) you directly use the long focal length for high-resolution Moon and planetary photography via lucky imaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For whom yes, for whom no<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ideal for advanced observers and planetary imagers seeking maximum image scale and contrast in a compact, low-maintenance tube. Not for those wanting wide deep-sky fields; f\/12 with a 1800mm focal length is not suited for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Optical design<\/td><td>Maksutov-Cassegrain<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opening<\/td><td>150 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focal length<\/td><td>1800 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Opening ratio<\/td><td>f\/12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focuser<\/td><td>Dual-speed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seeker<\/td><td>8\u00d750<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Camera connection<\/td><td>T2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Execution<\/td><td>OTA (loose tube)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unsure about the right tube for your camera and mount? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescope-selection-aid\/\">telescope selection aid<\/a> helps you choose. Also view all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescopes\/refracting-telescopes\/\">Refracting telescopes<\/a> and the full range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/ioptron\/\">iOptron<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iOptron 150\/1800 Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA: closed planetary specialist f\/12 with dual-speed focuser, 8\u00d750 finder and T2 adapter. 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