Sky Watcher Skymax 127 MAK Wifi Astronomy Telescope with AZ-Go2 Mount

Compact in scale yet substantial in specification, the Sky-Watcher Skymax 127 MAK Wi-Fi Astronomy Telescope pairs a 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube with a 1500mm focal length and f/11. 8 focal ratio on the AZ-Go2 Wi-Fi Go-To alt-azimuth mount. This portable setup is controlled wirelessly through the free SynScan app for iOS and Android, with the mount creating its own Wi-Fi network for use without relying on an external connection.

The long focal length and 127mm aperture make it well suited to detailed viewing of the Moon, bright planets and multiple stars. Sky-Watcher’s RAQ-coated primary and secondary mirrors and MHTC-coated corrector plate are matched with fully multi-coated optics, while the supplied stainless steel tripod, red dot finder and smartphone camera adaptor complete a practical, ready-to-use package for beginners and anyone looking for a compact computerised telescope.

Key features

• 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design
• 1500mm focal length with f/11. 8 focal ratio
• AZ-Go2 Wi-Fi Go-To alt-azimuth mount
• Wireless control via the free SynScan app for iOS and Android
• RAQ-coated primary and secondary mirrors with up to 94% reflectivity
• MHTC-coated corrector plate and fully multi-coated optics
• Includes a universal smartphone camera adaptor for phones 54-90mm wide
• 1-year warranty
• Model number: 10195

Specifications

Optics

• Optical design: Mak-Cassegrain telescope
• Aperture: 127mm
• Focal length: 1500mm
• Focal ratio: f/11. 8
• Magnifications with supplied optics: x75 and x150
• Minimum magnification: 18
• Maximum magnification: 250
• Highest practical power: 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 magnitude: 13
• Lens coatings: Fully multi-coated
• Glass type: BK7/Borosilicate

Mount

• 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: Total 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 or external power supply (12V 1A) tip positive
• Net weight: 8. 9kg

In the box

• 10mm photo/visual eyepiece
• 20mm photo/visual eyepiece
• Red dot finder
• Universal smartphone camera adaptor
• 90 star diagonal (1. 25")
• Adjustable stainless steel tripod
• Accessory tray

Support & warranty

1-year warranty.

Rackhams Reference : 81CUL1WW5A