Sky Watcher Starquest DX127 MAK Astronomy Telescope with DX Deluxe EQ Mount

Compact in form yet long in focal length, the Sky-Watcher Starquest DX127 MAK pairs a 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube with the Starquest DX Deluxe German equatorial mount for a capable and neatly balanced astronomy setup. With a 1500mm focal length and f/11. 8 focal ratio, it brings a high-resolution catadioptric design to a full kit that suits beginner and intermediate observers looking for a more considered manual mount system.

The optical system is multi-coated, with primary and secondary mirrors carrying Radiant Aluminium Quartz coating for up to 94% reflectivity. A red dot finder, 90 star diagonal, 10mm and 20mm eyepieces, and a universal smartphone adaptor are included, while the equatorial mount adds slow-motion cable controls on both RA and DEC axes, 360 gearing on both axes, and a fully adjustable stainless steel tripod with accessory tray. An optional RA motor drive is available separately for auto-tracking.

Key features

• 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope
• 1500mm focal length with f/11. 8 focal ratio
• Starquest DX Deluxe German equatorial mount
• Radiant Aluminium Quartz mirror coatings with up to 94% reflectivity
• Slow-motion cable controls on both RA and DEC axes
• Fully adjustable stainless steel tripod with accessory tray
• Universal smartphone adaptor for phones 54-90mm wide
• 1-year warranty
• Model number: 10290

Specifications

Optics

• Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain
• Aperture: 127mm
• Focal length: 1500mm
• Focal ratio: f/11. 8
• Highest practical power: x254
• Magnifications with supplied eyepieces: x75 and x150
• Eyepieces supplied: 10mm and 20mm
• Star diagonal size: 1. 25-inch
• Primary and secondary mirrors with Radiant Aluminium Quartz coating

Mount

• Mount type: Starquest DX Deluxe German equatorial
• Mount payload capacity: 5kg
• 360 gearing on right ascension and declination axes
• Worm and helical gear drive
• R. A. gear diameter: 95mm with 93 teeth
• DEC gear diameter: 62mm with 60 teeth
• Clutches on both R. A. and DEC axes
• Setting circles on both axes
• Dovetail saddle: 45mm
• Counterweight: 2. 5kg
• Mount head weight: 1. 4kg
• Tripod weight: 2. 4kg
• Optional RA motor drive available separately: Code 20940

Sizing

Tripod extendable from 680mm to 1160mm.

In the box

• 10mm eyepiece
• 20mm eyepiece
• Red dot finder
• 90 star diagonal
• Universal smartphone adaptor
• Starquest DX Deluxe equatorial mount
• Adjustable stainless steel tripod
• Accessory tray
• Counterweight bar
• 2. 5kg counterweight

Support & warranty

1-year warranty.

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