Lomo Astele 70 Telescope

Lomo Astele 70 Telescope

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  • Optical Diameter: 70 mm
  • Max Useful Magnification: x 140
  • Mount Type: Equatorial
  • Focal Length: 925 mm
  • Optical Design: Catadioptrics
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Russian optics?

bywilburseth Aug 2, 2005
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Pros Optical/image quality. Superb!
Cons Cooldown/warmup, but that is a given. Adapter required, but that is understood.
Recommended it? Yes

With 40 years of photography experience I still do not own a truly long lens for 35mm work. After a long period of time I finally decided I simply could not afford any of the best Japanese 500s to 1000s. There is nothing wrong with these fine lenses, just sticker shock.

I purchased a... Read full review »

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Good Little Scope at a Great Price

bytrainsktg Jun 5, 2005
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Pros Excellent example of fine Mak-Cass optics and machining for a great price.
Cons Included eyepiece and sights OK . Get a better eyepiece and illuminated reflex sight.
Recommended it? Yes

A 70mm is about the smallest I would go for planetary and deep sky viewing because as with all Cassegrain scopes an approximate 30% central obstruction cuts down on alot of gathered light...BUT...this scope is great. The optics are really good and it shows a darn near perfect pattern on both sides... Read full review »

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SUPERB RUSSIAN OPTICS FOR NOT A LOT OF MONEY

byplandman Oct 30, 2004
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Pros Wonderful Russian optics, well adjusted right from the factory.
Cons Like any Maksutov must reach the air temperature to get the best results.
Recommended it? Yes

Being an equipment junkie type of astronomer, I have tried many scopes, and have kept my favorites. One of the keepers is this LOMO Astele 70MM Spotting scope/telescope.

I had originally bought an Intes MK67 some years ago, and found then that the Russians are very adept at serious... Read full review »

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