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Can you tell me about the Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope?

Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

The Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope is a telescope similar to the Maksutov-Cassegrain, with the exception of the use of a smaller secondary mirror which gives an even better definition of the planets.
This type of telescope does well in the market with apertures ranging from 150mm to 250mm for their quality of optical correction. Some of the drawbacks to the Maksutov-Cassegrain include a heavier weight due to a thicker corrector lens, longer wait time for internal temperatures to match external temperatures, and longer exposure times for astrophotography.

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