Dear David
Thanks for your enquiry regarding the SAXON 8" MC.
This scope's not been available to us for long and we don't have pictures we can send you, apart from what's on our website for this model (
www.saxon.com.au). The shots show just about all there is to see of the front element and the rear cell, but if you have queries about specific aspects of the unit, please get back to me.
A few details: the secondary spot is about 56mm diameter, the corrector is held in place by a plastic ring and secured by philips head screws. It is reasonably easy to remove if cleaning is ever required. The corrector has standard MgF coatings on both sides.
The rear cell has three ports (with rubber caps) for access to collimation screws, and the standard SCT threaded mount for fitting diagonals, etc. The focus knob has a smooth action with little mirror shift.
The mirrors are aluminised and overcoated. There is a baffle attached to the secondary, and additional baffling with the primary.
The OTA has no mounting points (except for the finderscope) and needs the supplied rings to fit to the equatorial head. There are flats on the tops of the rings that are drilled and tapped, if accessories need to be added.
These scopes are comparable to the Meades in specification, manufacturing tolerences, coatings and quality control. They are imported directly from China, rather than via the USA.
Hope this has answered your questions.
Regards, Graham Hardy
SAXON Telescopes
ph (03) 9687 7750 fax (03) 9687 7241