Moebius 55MT Telescope kit | Exclusive telescope kit for those who are looking to seriously start astronomical observation.
The Moebius Telescope Kit consists of a 600 mm focal length telescope, exclusively designed stop-free altazimuth mount, and robust tripod, making a convenient kit to watch celestial bodies for astro beginners.
This Kenko x Borg project aims to provide the market Japanese high-quality in a compact and easy to use tool for celestial observation purposes that stands beyond entry class telescope. The telescope component is provided by Borg (Tomytec) with its 32-years history of high quality standards and know-how in production of premium optical products. The most known advantage of Borg telescopes are their customizable design. All parts of Moebius telescope are compatible with Borg multiple accessories that allows user to build up its own unique telescope.
The body is a tube that consists of several precisely grinded aluminum parts, while the exterior design and optics can easily compete with the premium Borg models. Altazimuth mount in stylish and compact design is provided by Kenko (Kenko Tokina). It features a stop-free construction with a lock function that provides smooth and confident operations with a load capacity of 5kgs. A robust tripod from Kenko ensures stable setting of the telescope.
Compared with conventional aluminum tripods, this Moebius tripod is made of stainless steel with two-section legs to adjust the height of the tripod for all kind of users.
Highlighted features
Compact and easy to start with
Telescope features 55mm diameter light aluminum tube. The optical construction provides a 600mm focal length. This design is suitable for astro beginners to start observation or shooting the celestial bodies like Sun or Moon. The telescope can be disassembled for easy carrying in the bag when traveling by airplane or hiking.
Helicoid focusing system
Moebius telescope adopts a helicoid focusing system that is convenient when photographing celestial objects.
Peeping hole
Moebius telescope is equipped with a simple peeping hole that does not require special abilities or knowledge to point the telescope on the observing celestial object or star.
Stop-free altazimuth mount
Moebius telescope is mounted on a stop-free altazimuth mount that can be locked at horizontal or vertical axis wherever you want it to be positioned.
Micromotion handles
Altazimuth mount is equipped with vertical and horizontal microscopic handles for even better and more correct pointing operations.
Easy to assemble
Moebius telescope is easy to assemble thanks to the dovetail-plate attachment. Fixing on a tripod can be also done in one-two steps.
Threaded hood to attach filters
The telescope has a filter thread of 58mm at the front part of the hood to attach astronomic filters such as ND100000 to enjoy sun eclipse photography.
Specifications
Telescope
Model name: Moebius 55 Optical Tube
Diameter: 55 mm
Focal length: 600 mm
Aperture ratio: F 10.9
Optical design: 1 group, 2 achromat elements
Coating: Multi-coated
Overall length: 640 mm
Max. tube diameter: 60 mm
Weight aprox.: 1 kg
Filter size: 58 mm (front hood size)
Size of the parts: 31.7 mm sleeve / M57 P0.75
Accessories: 20mm eyepiece, erect-image prism
Country of origin: Japan
Altazimuth mount
Worm wheel: 96 teeth
Dovetail-plate width: 45 mm
Load capacity: 5 kgs
Adjusting angle: 0-90 degrees
Tripod mounting hole: U3/8
Dimensions: 178 x 185.5 x 152 mm (40 degrees angle)
Weight Approx.: 1.22 kg
Country of origin: Japan
Tripod
Type: Two-section leg, stainless
Height: 680 – 1100 mm
Weight: 3.1 kgs
Country of origin: Japan
