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The Orion Apex 102 is a 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain spotting scope and telescope in a short, sealed tube. The meniscus front lens and fixed secondary mirror hold collimation well, so it stays aligned through travel and knocks. The long focal length gives high power from a compact body, which suits the Moon, planets and double stars more than wide star fields. Rivals like small refractors and 114mm Newtonians show wider views or brighter deep-sky images, but they are bulkier and need more upkeep.
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Lowest price we've seen: $104.39 on Nov 8 at telescopes.us.com. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 8.
Owners of the Apex 102 and its Maksutov siblings praise the sharp, color-free lunar and planetary views and the rugged, always-aligned tube. They note the narrow field and dimmer deep-sky performance, and many say a solid mount is essential.
The Orion Apex 102mm is a Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. It is a catadioptric design with a 102 mm aperture.
It is intended for stargazing.
