Skymax 127 Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA Features
- Compact dimensions, ideal for transportation
- Diffraction limited optics
- Close optical tube to minimise the turbulence effect
- Integrated Vixen Style Bar
- Limited Image Shift During Focusing
- 5 years Sky-Watcher limited warranty
5 year manufacturer warranty (not transferable).
Skymax 127 Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA Description
Sky-Watcher 127mm/1500mm Skymax 127 Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA
The Sky-Watcher 127/1500 Skymax 127 Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA is a compact and powerful optical design that combines a front meniscus lens and two mirrors. As the optical tube is closed by the meniscus, the mirrors are protected from atmospheric agents such as humidity, dust and pollution that over the years degrade the reflective coating of the mirrors. The tube is compact but the focal length is long allowing high magnification with the standard eyepieces. The resolution power gives the ability to distinguish the main planets details such as the rings of Saturn, the band and the moons of Jupiter.
127mm/1500mm Skymax 127 Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA Features
- Compact dimensions, ideal for transportation
- Practical main mirror focusing mechanism
- Universal accessory adaptation
- High contrast image without distracting false colour
- Quick release system for the tube
- Impressive viewing capabilities for its price range
- 5 years Sky-Watcher limited warranty
Superb Imaging Power
The 127mm aperture provides enough light gathering power to view the most popular celestial bodies and messier catalogue objects. It is designed to produce high contrast images with minimal chromatic aberrations. This imaging power comes at a price that is well within the range of most enthusiasts.
Portable & Easy to Setup
The compact dimensions of this optical tube assembly makes it easy to carry around. It’s designed for easy assembly and disassembly with its quick release system. It also allows you to easily perform minor tube adjustments to suit your current environment. Bring it along with you to your favourite viewing locations.
Durable Construction
The lightweight aluminium tube is expertly designed to support the internal optical components and keep images sharply in focus while in use.
Optical Design
Maksutov-Cassegrain
The optical design of a telescope is a feature that defines what sort of observing the telescope is suitable for.
Optical Diameter
127mm
The aperture (diameter) of a telescope’s main lens or mirror. This describes how much light a telescope can grasp.
Focal Length
1500mm
The distance that the light has to travel between the aperture and the focal point. A smaller focal lengths will deliver a wider field of view.
Eyepieces
LET28mm
Short focal length (5-10mm) eyepieces generally provided high power magnifications.
Focuser
2"
Wider focusers allow for a wider field of view.
Finder Scope
6x30mm
A low powered mini telescope with a wide field of view to assists with locating objects before observe through the main telescope.
Highest Practical Power
254x
Exceeding the Highest Practical Power will result in a fuzzy image.
Tube Weight
5.6kg
You may need a counterweight to prevent your telescope from rotating downwards due to gravity.
Recommended Usage
High Resolution Astrophotography
The recommended applications for this optic.