Orion StarMax 90mm TableTop Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

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Our Verdict on the Orion StarMax 90mm

If you are still not sure whether or not you think you are going to enjoy this hobby then we would say try the Funscope, it’s less expensive so you won’t lose much money, but you will still see a lot of space. However, if you are pretty sure astronomy is for you (or you already have a large telescope and you are looking for a tabletop telescope) then we would highly recommend the Orion StarMax 90mm TableTop Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope.

In our humble opinion this is the best grab-and-go telescope on the market right now. It provides you with amazing viewing power for its modest size, is very high quality and comes with a good bundle of accessories.

The Orion StarMax 90mm give you Surprisingly Big Views for such a low price – an absolute bargain.

Description

This small telescope has some serious magnifying power due to its long 1250mm (f/13.8) – it actually collects up to 225% more light than a 60mm refractor telescope! With the Orion StarMax 90mm you will be able to see detailed views of the planets, craters on the moon, Saturn’s rings, and Jupiter’s moons. Thanks to the additional aperture you will also be able to observe star clusters and bright nebulae in deeper space.

At just 6.5lbs (including diagonal, eyepiece and reflex sight) this compact tabletop telescope provides ultra portability, all you need is a sturdy top and you are good to go. The optical tube assembly of the Orion StarMax 90mm TableTop Refractor Telescope is attached to a stable table-top swivel base which has a quick-release dovetail mount with adjustable altitude tension. Even if you don’t have a sturdy surface the tube can easily be removed from the base and mounted on an optional photo tripod or the small swivel base can be mounted on a camera tripod with a 3/8″ screw (see video at bottom of page).

Orion StarMax 90mm Accessories List

Along with the big impressive views provided with the Orion StarMax 90mm you also get a big and impressive accessories list:

• Two 1.25″ eyepieces of 25mm and 10mm focal lengths yielding powers of 50x and 125x magnification
• Orion EZ Finder II red-dot reflex sight to make it easy to locate objects in the night sky
• 90° star diagonal yields for bright images and a comfortable viewing orientation for looking at the night sky
• Starry Night^TM Special Edition astronomy software to help you plan your observations and understand what you see
• SkyTheater DVD to turn your TV into a spaceship in a 104-minute voyage through our solar system

Favourite Review

The StarMax 90mm Table Top Mak-Cass
5 out of 5 stars.

“It sets up so easy. You just get a few friends and in my case my six year old daughter. Within in few minutes her eyes are open to Jupiter and its four moons. And the moon itself has been unbelievable this October despite the cloud cover. Mr. New Moon don’t scare us, Boo! So many screts up there, so little time. We travel with ours in a duffle bag and a small case of accessories. We can put it on any sturdy picinic table or any surface at all for beautiful looks at just about anything when you’re in dark skies. This little scope will hold your attention for hours if ya know what you’re looking at. My six year old daughter gets excited with it and that makes me a happy stargazer. Thank you Orion for the bonds that have formed between my daughter and I. I’m hoping she will continue to carry the fire so others can see too.”

More reviews for the Orion StarMax 90mm can be found at the product page on Telescope.com.

Featured Video

Orion StarMax 90mm Review by Geoff Highcliffe