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Hi all,
Thought I'd post a pic of the "Kremlin of Maks" that happened at my place a couple of weeks ago.
6 Maks, all using Russian made Intes glass.
Left to right:
* Two 6" Maks side by side, an MK67D & M615, on a Losmandy AZ8
* APM 10" with MK66D side by side on an AZ-EQ6
* A 9" Santel MK91 on a modified single arm CPC mount
* An Alter MK1008D, a 10" on an NEQ6 Pro.
We happened to chance upon a night of very good seeing too, so we were able to get each scope squealing with tight collimation. We managed to get the best view of Mars any of us had ever had. Comparing the scopes, there was really bugger all between them to separate them, that is comparing the 6" between them and then the larger Maks to each other. Five of the six scopes were of 1/8 wave or better rated (the "Deluxe" quality issued by Intes), with one 6" being of the standard 1/6 wave for Intes glass.
A night with exceptional glass, going over each with a fine tooth comb, and coming away very impressed with the whole lot.
Alex.
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