Sky Watcher Skymax 127 MAK Astronomy Telescope with AZ5 Mount

The small-but-strong Sky Watcher Skymax 127 MAK Astronomy Telescope with AZ5 Mount 10262 is the ideal Grab-and-Go telescope for high power daytime terrestrial observations and easy visual astronomy so perfect for observing multiple stars, as well as the Moon's and bright planets' surface details. To enhance contrast and image sharpness, its high-resolution, long focal length optical system is multi-coated. The telescope can be used for terrestrial observing because the included erect image diagonal produces an image that is upright and fully adjusted.

Features
Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design
Primary and secondary mirrors feature proprietary Radiant Aluminium Quartz (RAQ) coatings
Corrector plate featuring Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC) virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations
127mm aperture, 1500mm focal length, f/11.8 focal ratio
Aluminium tube coated with glossy, black diamond metal-flake finish
AZ5 Deluxe Alt-Azimuth Mount & Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray

The AZ5 Deluxe Alt-Azimuth mount's attractive, well-engineered, and simple design provide it outstanding stability and accurate control on both the horizontal (azimuth) and vertical (altitude) axes.

The Skymax series, the top line of Maksutov-Cassegrains from Sky-Watcher, offers sharp, contrasty vistas with great levels of detail. Maksutovs are compact telescopes that provide astronomers with a big visual aperture, excellent contrast, and long focal length in a package that is generally regarded as providing clearer images than Schmidt-Cassegrains. These telescopes have focal lengths that are 5-7 times greater than the typical Newtonian or refractor telescope, which allows them to produce higher levels of planetary detail.

Mirrors used in Skymax Maksutovs are made of borosilicate, are polished, and have our unique Radiant Aluminium Quartz (RAQ) coatings applied to them. These coatings create a phenomenal 94% reflectivity. To assist eliminate chromatic aberration, all Maksutovs employ a corrector plate. This plate is then coated with our patented Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC), creating high-quality optics at a reasonable cost.

Technical Specifications
Optical Design    Mak-Cassegrain
Telescope Focal Length: 1500mm (f/11.8)
Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x60 & x150
Minimum Magnification    18
Maximum Magnification    250
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x254
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 127mm
Secondary Diameter    39mm
Secondary Obstruction (by diameter)    31%
Secondary Obstruction by Area    9%
Dawes Limit    0.91
Rayleigh Limit    1.1
Limiting Mag.    13
Primary & secondary mirrors with Radiant Aluminium Quartz (RAQ) coating providing up to 94% reflectivity with optimal durability and long term performance
Lens Coatings    Fully Multi-Coated
Glass Type    BK7/Borosilicate
55% more Light Gathering than 102mm
Eyepieces Supplied: 10mm & 25mm
6x30 Finderscope
90 degree Erect Image Diagonal 1.25"
AZ5 Deluxe Alt-Azimuth Mount & Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
Mount Rotation Angle (Continuous): 360° (Azimuth), -50° to + 90° (Altitude)
Height Range of Tripod/Mount (excl. OTA): 86.5cm - 158.5cm
Total Net Weight 9kg                
Boxed Weight 11.7kg    
Box Dimensions (LxWxH in mm) 970x420x270
Barcode    6970456091089
Warranty 1 year

About the Starsense Explorer Range

Astronomers highly regard Sky Watcher telescopes due to their superior optical performance and durable construction.

Sky Watcher offer a diverse range of telescopes, including refractors, reflectors, and compound telescopes.

Sky Watcher telescopes are engineered to provide users with clear and detailed night sky views, enabling them to explore celestial objects easily. Overall, Sky Watcher telescopes are a reliable and cost-effective solution for anyone interested in exploring the wonders of the night sky.

Popular in this range

Top-selling telescopes from Sky Watcher include the Skyhawk 1145P and the Explorer 130mtelescopes.

Popular new additions in the Sky Watcher include the Evostar 90 Telescope and the Startravel 102 AZ3Refractor Telescope.

Recommended by PicStop

One of our recommendations from the Sky Watcher brand would be the Skymax 102 GoTo- ideal for beginners and experienced astronomers alike.

Also worth mentioning is the Sky Watcher Heritage 114P Virtuoso Telescope. It is very portable and comes with computerised features that make it an ideal tool for exploring celestial objects such as stars, planets, and galaxies with ease and precision.

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Alternatively, visit our Sky Watcher telescopes and telescopespages to find out more about different telescope types and to view the full range of telescopes available at PicStop.

Visit our brands page to browse similar telescope ranges from Celestron, Sky Watcher and National Geographic.

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