Lomo Astele 70 (140 x 70mm) Telescope

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(5.00 out of 5) from 3 reviews

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Russian optics?

(5.00 out of 5) by wilburseth on Aug 2, 2005

Pros: Optical/image quality. Superb!
Cons: Cooldown/warmup, but that is a given. Adapter required, but that is understood.
The Bottom Line: Buy! This product is a sleeper. I am purchasing a 7" LOMO Maksutov because of the 70mm Mak quality.

With 40 years of photography experience I still do not own a truly long lens for 35mm work. After a ...
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Good Little Scope at a Great Price

(5.00 out of 5) by trainsktg on Jun 5, 2005

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.

A 70mm is about the smallest I would go for planetary and deep sky viewing because as with all Casse ...
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SUPERB RUSSIAN OPTICS FOR NOT A LOT OF MONEY

(5.00 out of 5) by plandman on Oct 30, 2004

Pros: Wonderful Russian optics, well adjusted right from the factory.
Cons: Like any Maksutov must reach the air temperature to get the best results.
The Bottom Line: A top notch small aperture scope that will give you great performance for its size.

Being an equipment junkie type of astronomer, I have tried many scopes, and have kept my favorites. ...
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