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For
those here that do not already know, the C-130
is a Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope manufactured for Celestron by Bosma
(an optical company based in China.) There is a sister model of this scope
made for Konus called the Motormax 130. There may be other brand names
of the same telescope in circulation as well.
I
have been toying around with a Celestron C-130 Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope
and have come up with some modifications to improve it. Mostly I am junking
the plastic flip-mirror back and building a quality back end. I have put
together this website to share what I have learned about this scope, and
post my progress. I am currently building the prototype of the aluminum
back and I will soon have something to start testing. After I work out
all the kinks, I am considering producing a limited number of aluminum
backs and offering them first to those that pre-order; if there are any
left after all the pre-orders are filled, then I will either offer up
the rest on this website or sell them on ebay. This is not a business
for me, and I doubt if I will turn any kind of profit on this venture.
The satisfaction of passing on my answer
to the C-130 to those that might appreciate it is reward enough.
Now feel free to go poking around a bit to find out more.
Enjoy.
-Randy Ferraro
Disclaimer: Some of the modifications listed on this website may void manufacturers warranty. Modify your telescope at your own risk. I can not be held responsible for damage incurred attempting procedures listed on this website.
