Sky Watcher Skymax 102 MAK WiFi Astronomy Telescope with AZ-GO2 Mount

Compact in scale yet notably capable, the Sky-Watcher Skymax 102 MAK WiFi Astronomy Telescope with AZ-GO2 Mount brings a 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical system together with a 1300mm focal length and f/12. 7 focal ratio in a portable format. Built-in Wi-Fi and the AZ-GO2 alt-azimuth mount give it full computerised GO-TO control through the free SynScan App for iOS and Android, making it a practical choice for beginners and for observers who want a lighter, easier-to-carry setup.

The optical tube uses primary and secondary mirrors with Radiant Aluminium Quartz (RAQ) coatings and a corrector plate with Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC). A red dot finder, 10mm and 20mm 1. 25-inch photo/visual eyepieces, a 90 star diagonal and a universal smartphone camera adapter are included, along with an adjustable stainless steel tripod and accessory tray. Supplied magnifications are x65 and x130, while the highest practical power is x204.

Key features

• 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design
• 1300mm focal length with f/12. 7 focal ratio
• AZ-GO2 Wi-Fi Go-To alt-azimuth mount
• Built-in Wi-Fi creates its own network for app control
• Full computerised GO-TO control via the free SynScan App for iOS and Android
• Primary and secondary mirrors with Radiant Aluminium Quartz (RAQ) coatings
• Corrector plate with Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC)
• Adjustable stainless steel tripod with accessory tray
• Model number: 10194

Specifications

Optics

• Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain
• Aperture: 102mm
• Diameter of primary mirror: 102mm
• Focal length: 1300mm
• Focal ratio: f/12. 7
• Magnifications with supplied optics: x65 and x130
• Minimum magnification: 14
• Maximum magnification: 201
• Highest practical power: x204
• Lens coatings: Fully multi-coated
• Glass type: BK7/Borosilicate
• Eyepieces supplied: 1. 25-inch 10mm and 20mm photo/visual
• Star diagonal: 90 star diagonal, 1. 25-inch
• Finder: Red dot finder

Mount and control

• Mount type: AZ-GO2 Wi-Fi Go-To alt-azimuth mount
• Controller: Free SynScan App for iOS and Android mobile device or SynScan hand controller available separately
• SynScan App database: 10,000+ objects
• Deep sky objects: 10759, including Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell catalogues and named DSOs
• Named stars: 305
• Double stars: 55
• Solar system objects: 7 planets, Sun, Moon
• Alignment methods: Brightest Star Alignment, North-Level Alignment
• Tracking rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, Alignment-Free Solar Tracking
• Slewing speeds: 1. 0x, 8. 0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 800x
• Tracking mode: Dual Axis
• Tracking motor: DC servo motor
• Dovetail saddle: 45mm Sky-Watcher/Vixen type
• Interface: SynScan hand control port, built-in Wi-Fi module
• Connectivity: ASCOM platform for Windows PC, mobile planetarium app for iOS and Android (SkySafari Plus/Pro, more are coming)
• Power requirement: 8 AA size batteries not supplied or external power supply 12V 1A tip positive
• Net weight: 7. 5kg

In the box

• 10mm 1. 25-inch photo/visual eyepiece
• 20mm 1. 25-inch photo/visual eyepiece
• Red dot finder
• Universal smartphone camera adapter
• 90 star diagonal, 1. 25-inch
• AZ-GO2 Wi-Fi Go-To alt-azimuth mount
• Adjustable stainless steel tripod
• Accessory tray

Support & warranty

• 1-year warranty

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