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Sky-Watcher Skymax 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain - Large Aperture Compound-Style Reflector Telescope

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Model Name Sky-Watcher Maksutov-Cassegrain 127mm
Optical Tube Length 127 Millimeters
Eye Piece Lens Description Barlow
Objective Lens Diameter 127 Millimeters
Telescope Mount Description Fiber Optic
Product Dimensions 28"D x 10"W x 10"H
Focus Type Auto Focus
Finderscope Reflex
Item Weight 12.22 Pounds

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  • EXPERTLY MATCHED OPTICS: The Skymax series of Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tubes features matched primary and secondary mirrors with an expertly coated corrector plate that delivers contrast-rich views with charcoal-black skies.
  • 94% REFLECTIVITY MIRROR COATINGS: Using a borosilicate primary mirror with an aluminum coating and a quartz overcoat, Sky-Watcher Maksutov-Cassegrains produce a 94% reflectivity rating that delivers crisp, sharp detail.
  • VIXEN-STYLE DOVETAIL: An industry standard, the Vixen-style dovetail is the most commonly used dovetail plate for astronomy. In addition to this, all Maksutov-Cassegrains come with a ¼-20 tripod thread under each dovetail bar, allowing users to mount to most photographic tripods.
  • FULLY BAFFLED TUBE: Utilizing a fully-baffled tube, Sky-Watcher Maksutovs prevent stray light from interfering with your viewing experience.
  • EVERYTHING YOU NEED: The 127mm Skymax Maksutov-Cassegrain comes equipped with everything you need to get started, including: a 28mm 2-inch eyepiece, 2-inch 90-degree star diagonal, and a 6x30 straight-through finderscope.
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Sky-Watcher Skymax Maksutov Series

Sky-Watcher Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes create a perfect blend of aperture and lightweight portability. This series gives astronomers high contrast and a long focal length, perfect for those seeking stellar planetary and lunar detail.

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Focal Length (mm) 1250 1300 1540 1800 2700
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Limiting Magnitude 12.3 12.5 13 13.4 13.8
Maximum Magnification 177x 201x 250x 295x 354x
OTA Length (Inches) 11 12.25 15 17.5 22
OTA Weight (Pounds) 3.6 4.6 9.7 14 19
Included Eyepieces 25mm & 10mm (1.25-inch) 25mm & 10mm (1.25-inch) 28mm LET (2-inch) 28mm LET (2-inch) 28mm LET
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Primary Mirrors with 94% Reflectivity

All Skymax models feature an oversized borosilicate primary mirror with an aluminum coating and a quartz overcoat, delivering 94% reflectivity!

Internal Primary Mirror Focusing

All Skymax Maksutovs utilize internal primary mirror focusing with a wide range of focus for everything from planetary viewing to deep sky imaging.

Signature Metallic High-Transmission Coatings

Featuring Sky-Watcher's signature Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC), Skymax Maksutovs deliver superior contrast and tack-sharp images.

Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate Included

All Skymax Maksutovs (90mm excluded) include an industry-standard Vixen-style dovetail plate for use with virtually all telescope mounts.

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    Product Description

    Sky-Watcher’s premiere line of Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes create a perfect blend of aperture and lightweight portability. This telescope design has a reputation for sharp, high-contrast views, ideal for planetary observation. Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes serve as an alternative to Schmidt-Cassegrains and Newtonians, and offer astronomers a large visual aperture, high contrast, and long focal length in a compact package. Maksutov’s deliver better planetary detail than other telescopes due to a focal length that’s 5-7 times longer, increasing overall magnification. Maksutov-Cassegrains also utilize a meniscus-shaped corrector plate, guaranteeing a flat visual plane across the entire field of view. Our Maksutov series telescopes deliver refractor-like views and superior contrast while allowing for larger apertures at a fraction of the cost. Using unparalleled lens elements and reflective mirrors, you’ll benefit from Sky-Watcher’s dedication to quality optics. Our Maksutov series features a borosilicate primary mirror with an aluminum coating and a quartz overcoat, producing 94% reflectivity. The corrector plate utilizes our proprietary Metallic High -Transmission Coatings (MHTC ), giving visual astronomers professional-grade optics, creating a unique viewing experience.In addition to the visual benefits of Sky-Watcher Maksutovs, these serve as excellent optical tubes for imaging planetary, lunar, or solar (with use of a solar filter). For astronomers looking to start in astrophotography, the Sky-Watcher Maksutovs deliver exceptionally long focal lengths, necessary for imaging planetary detail. This provides an increased image scale, forgoing the need of a barlow lens or other accessories that may increase exposure times.As customary with all Sky-Watcher products, the Maksutov series includes a bundle of accessories, including: : a 28mm 2-inch eyepiece, 90-degree star diagonal, and a 6x30 straight-through finderscope.

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
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    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of use, compactness, contrast, value, and magnification of the telescope. They mention that it's an excellent grab-and-go scope, produces surprisingly good terrestrial views, and has great optics for the price. Some appreciate the powerful magnifying capabilities.

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    11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the contrast of the telescope. They mention that the views are crisp, sharp, and high-contrast. They also appreciate the surprisingly good terrestrial views at 400+ magnification. Customers also say that the image is crystal clear and the optics are great.

    "...Its design is perfect for those who have limited space but don't want to compromise on quality...." Read more

    "...Sharp and high-contrast views with the ability to push the limits of magnification with it's long folded focal length and high-quality optics...." Read more

    "...I cant mark it down for the accessories though, because the optics are top notch. Sharp, great contrast, no noticeable color aberrations...." Read more

    "...This a lot of resolution and aperture for a reasonable price, and it doesn't make too many demands on how it's mounted...." Read more

    11 customers mention8 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the telescope. They mention that it has an impressive lens quality, is well-made, and is durable. Some say that it's an excellent product.

    "...limits of magnification with it's long folded focal length and high-quality optics...." Read more

    "Excellent product, Quality, and Functionality" Read more

    "...It is well made, fits my budget, and my needs...." Read more

    "Good image quality. Good materials. Good optics. Well collimated. Apparently, this was not assembled under clean conditions...." Read more

    10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the telescope. They mention that it is a very high performance telescope, with impressive capability. They also say that it works extremely well for planets and terrestrial viewing, and is fantastic at a decent price.

    "...It combines power, portability, and ease of use in a way that's hard to beat...." Read more

    "Excellent product, Quality, and Functionality" Read more

    "...these things in mind, and you will be satisfied with a very high performance telescope...." Read more

    "It’s a great telescope! Its work extremely well for planets and terrestrial viewing...." Read more

    10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the telescope. They mention that the optics are great for the price, it fits their budget and needs, and that it provides amazing value in a compact package.

    "...This is a great scope with amazing value in a compact package. Highly recommended for both the beginner and advanced amateur astronomer." Read more

    "...So in short, great optics!. For the scope alone its worth the money. For planetary and lunar viewing, its the perfect grab and go scope...." Read more

    "...This a lot of resolution and aperture for a reasonable price, and it doesn't make too many demands on how it's mounted...." Read more

    "...All in all, this scope is great for the price. I'll attach two photos of Jupiter, one is a single exposure, and the other a stacked image...." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the compactness of the telescope. They mention that it combines power, portability, and ease of use in a way that's hard to find. Some appreciate the lightweight design and durability. Overall, customers are satisfied with the compact size and portability of the product.

    "...Compact and Portable: Despite its large aperture, this compound-style reflector telescope is surprisingly portable...." Read more

    "...how excellent this compact scope is while being in such a small / compact package at such a great value...." Read more

    "...as close up and sharp views of objects and wildlife it’s small lightweight easy to use and it arrived perfectly collinated!..." Read more

    "...Maks are known for their durability and light weight and this unit will be good to take on trips where larger scopes would be prohibitive...." Read more

    5 customers mention4 positive1 negative

    Customers find the telescope easy to use. They say it's an excellent "grab-and-go" scope for travel or quick viewing. They appreciate the advanced features and simplicity, making it accessible for amateurs looking to step up their game.

    "...Cons:Learning Curve: While it's relatively easy to use, getting the most out of its advanced features does require a wee bit of a learning..." Read more

    "...At only 5 lbs, it makes an excellent "grab-and-go" scope for travel or quick views in both terrestrial and astronomical viewing...." Read more

    "...For planetary and lunar viewing, its the perfect grab and go scope...." Read more

    "Much more difficult to use than described. Very hard to find any parts for. No instructions. Not for beginners...." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the magnification of the telescope. They mention that it has a long folded focal length, and can push the limits of magnifying. They also appreciate the powerful magnescence, saying that it outperforms larger scopes.

    "...Pros:Powerful Magnification: The leap in detail is breathtaking. Viewing Jupiter felt like bringing the giant planet right into my backyard...." Read more

    "...Sharp and high-contrast views with the ability to push the limits of magnification with it's long folded focal length and high-quality optics...." Read more

    "...You get an excellent focus range, and you can take advantage of it with a whole host of standard SCT accessories...." Read more

    "The optics for the price are great. Out performs larger scopes." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the collimation of the telescope. They mention that it is well-coordinated and easy to use.

    "...and wildlife it’s small lightweight easy to use and it arrived perfectly collinated!..." Read more

    "...I did a star test when I received the unit and it looked perfectly collimated. The focus knob is smooth with no play...." Read more

    "Good image quality. Good materials. Good optics. Well collimated. Apparently, this was not assembled under clean conditions...." Read more

    Absolutely great! (Update!)
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    It’s a great telescope! Its work extremely well for planets and terrestrial viewing. It gives very nice views of Saturn and Jupiter as well as close up and sharp views of objects and wildlife it’s small lightweight easy to use and it arrived perfectly collinated! Here are some picture of Jupiter a wide view of Saturn and the moon edited to show color. Different days yield different results some days I could see only 1 band on Jupiter and a poor quality Saturn it all depends on weather!!!! I will update this review once better picture have been taken enjoy! (Edit) new objects! In order left to right monkey head nebula,Crab nebula,needle galaxy,dumbbell nebula,ring nebula Lyra,M13,sombrero galaxy,M81/82,M42Bortle 7Skywatcher star adventurer GTi and 102 Mak40mm eye pieceiPhone 15 pro
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    Michael M. Byrd
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Stellar Upgrade (Get it?)
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
    Style: 102mm Mak-CassVerified Purchase
    Upgrading to the Sky-Watcher Skymax 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain from a beginner's telescope has been an astronomical leap in my stargazing journey. Here's why this telescope is a star performer in its category.

    Pros:
    Powerful Magnification: The leap in detail is breathtaking. Viewing Jupiter felt like bringing the giant planet right into my backyard. The clarity and closeness with which I could observe its bands and moons were a game-changer.
    Compact and Portable: Despite its large aperture, this compound-style reflector telescope is surprisingly portable. Its design is perfect for those who have limited space but don't want to compromise on quality.
    Ease of Use: Transitioning from a beginner's scope, I found the Skymax 102mm to be user-friendly. It strikes a nice balance between advanced features and simplicity, making it accessible for amateurs looking to step up their game.

    Cons:
    Learning Curve: While it's relatively easy to use, getting the most out of its advanced features does require a wee bit of a learning curve. However, this is to be expected with any step-up in equipment.

    Conclusion: The Sky-Watcher Skymax 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain is an excellent choice for anyone looking to upgrade from a beginner telescope. Its ability to bring distant celestial bodies like Jupiter "close" and in stunning detail is impressive. It combines power, portability, and ease of use in a way that's hard to beat. Whether you're an amateur astronomer passionate about planetary observation or deep-sky viewing, this telescope will not disappoint. It's an investment that opens up a whole new universe to explore. Wish I started off with this one, but at least now I appreciate it more having stepped up to it.
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    Romie T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Performance and Value
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019
    Style: 102mm Mak-CassVerified Purchase
    I'm amazed at how excellent this compact scope is while being in such a small / compact package at such a great value. Sharp and high-contrast views with the ability to push the limits of magnification with it's long folded focal length and high-quality optics. At only 5 lbs, it makes an excellent "grab-and-go" scope for travel or quick views in both terrestrial and astronomical viewing. It even comes with two KE eyepieces (25 and 10 mm) that produce good views at what looks to be about 45 or 50 degree Apparent Field of Views. I have a set of Naglers (with 82 degree AFOV) that I use on this scope that it's funny to admit that each eyepiece costs more than this scope but they compliment each other very nicely. I'm very pleased with this "pairing" and this compact MAK 102 mm brings out the best in performance with perfectly round airy disks around stars right to the edge of field of view. I also use a Nagler 3-6 mm Zoom eyepiece (50 degree AFOV) that pushes this scope beyond it's recommended maximum magnification. However, it's incredible how good the image holds up as I zoom and this scope produces surprisingly good terrestrial views at 400+ magnification in this "little" scope. This is a great scope with amazing value in a compact package. Highly recommended for both the beginner and advanced amateur astronomer.
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Value For Money
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2019
    Style: 102mm Mak-CassVerified Purchase
    First light for this scope, was held in unfair conditions - a warm Texas summer evening with a full moon. Needless to say I didn't expect much...but I was surprised! Jupiter showed excellent detail, the Great Red Spot easily seen and some structure visible on the cloud band edges. Saturn, also was a delight to view, even though it laid a lot closer to the moon. Good contrast, the Cassini Division prominent, cloud bands on the planet view-able. I was really impressed.

    The scope arrived collimated out of the box, no need for any adjustment. The laser finder does what it needs to do, but does feel like it may need upgrading in the future...it doesn't feel like it could take too much abuse. The included eyepieces are OK, not the best you can get, but certainly do show the potential of the scope. Certainly look at upgrading the eyepieces in the future and including a barlow. The bag that is included I intended to replace straight away anyway. In my case, one of the clips on the straps was broke on arrival.

    So in short, great optics!. For the scope alone its worth the money. For planetary and lunar viewing, its the perfect grab and go scope. Some Deep Sky Objects, such as Globular Clusters and Planetary Nebulae are also well within its reach.
    The accessories are a valued addition to the package, but if you are looking at serious observations, you may consider upgrading some of them over time.

    I cant mark it down for the accessories though, because the optics are top notch. Sharp, great contrast, no noticeable color aberrations. Thoroughly recommended!!
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    Giovanni Palangeanu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
    Style: 102mm Mak-CassVerified Purchase
    Excellent product, Quality, and Functionality
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    JG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 21, 2023
    Style: 127mm Maksutov-CassegrainVerified Purchase
    Compacto y luminoso, ideal para observación planetaria, lunar y solar (con su respectivo filtro).
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    Mike Gignac
    5.0 out of 5 stars great scope
    Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2020
    Style: 127mm Maksutov-CassegrainVerified Purchase
    out of the box, its a great looking telescope, and i tested the optics, Razor sharp, put on the binoviewer and works amazing, if you are looking for a scope that is versitile, get this 127mm SkyMax skywarcher..

    Mike
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    AussieChris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great scope
    Reviewed in Australia on April 24, 2024
    Style: 102mm Mak-CassVerified Purchase
    Amazing little scope and very sharp.

    I've even used it for DSO photography and it's worked flawlessly.

    Highly recommended.
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    Tapatio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente pequeño tubo para planetaria
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 16, 2023
    Style: 127mm Maksutov-CassegrainVerified Purchase
    Tenia la ansiedad desde hace tiempo de adquirir un maksutov para planetaria. Cuento actualmente con un gran refractor que me da 952 mm de focal para espacio profundo, pudiera usarlo para la luna y planetas pero es un tubo grande (22kg de peso con accesorios) y montarlo en la azotea me tomaria al menos 1.5 horas.
    Este tubito Skywatcher mak es perfecto, da 1500 mm de focal, es super pequeño y no necesita una gran montura. Viene totalmente colimado y en el primer uso pude sacar fotos de la luna. Excelente para astrofotografia planetarias sin complicaciones.
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    Tapatio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente pequeño tubo para planetaria
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 16, 2023
    Tenia la ansiedad desde hace tiempo de adquirir un maksutov para planetaria. Cuento actualmente con un gran refractor que me da 952 mm de focal para espacio profundo, pudiera usarlo para la luna y planetas pero es un tubo grande (22kg de peso con accesorios) y montarlo en la azotea me tomaria al menos 1.5 horas.
    Este tubito Skywatcher mak es perfecto, da 1500 mm de focal, es super pequeño y no necesita una gran montura. Viene totalmente colimado y en el primer uso pude sacar fotos de la luna. Excelente para astrofotografia planetarias sin complicaciones.
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    Les
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT planetary scope!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 12, 2021
    Style: 102mm Mak-CassVerified Purchase
    Needed a long focal length scope to complement my "short" scope. Short scope is great for nebulas, etc, but too wide for closeup planetary or lunar viewing/photography. This scope at 1300 mm FL, altho not too wide in aperture, is a great scope for planetary viewing and is easy to carry around. Saturn & jupiter pics were shot with it the day (night!) it arrived! Recommended.
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    Les
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT planetary scope!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 12, 2021
    Needed a long focal length scope to complement my "short" scope. Short scope is great for nebulas, etc, but too wide for closeup planetary or lunar viewing/photography. This scope at 1300 mm FL, altho not too wide in aperture, is a great scope for planetary viewing and is easy to carry around. Saturn & jupiter pics were shot with it the day (night!) it arrived! Recommended.
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