Maksutov Cassegrain family is the best for star and planet observation and photography, and it has a very short tube. These telescopes (except ASTELE™ 70, 95) are available in three configurations: OTA (Optical Tube Assembly), G (German Equatorial Mount) and EL (with motorized base). ASTELE™ 95 is available in two configuration: OTA and G

Maksutov Newtonian family is best suited for observing and photographing of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and other extended objects. It allows seeing very bright images and it does not need correction or adjustment for shifting object from the built-in finder (US Pat.# 6,172,806 B1) to primary optical system. These telescopes are available in two configurations: OTA (Optical Tube Assembly) and G (German Equatorial Mount).