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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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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| Price | — | $272.00 | $550.00 | $739.20 | $1,185.75 |
| Optical Design | Maksutov-Cassegrain | Maksutov-Cassegrain | Maksutov-Cassegrain | Maksutov-Cassegrain | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Aperture (mm) | 90 | 102 | 127 | 150 | 180 |
| Focal Length (mm) | 1250 | 1300 | 1540 | 1800 | 2700 |
| F/Ratio | 13.9 | 12.7 | 12.1 | 12 | 15 |
| 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 |
| Included Case | ✓ | ✓ |
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Primary Mirrors with 94% ReflectivityAll Skymax models feature an oversized borosilicate primary mirror with an aluminum coating and a quartz overcoat, delivering 94% reflectivity! |
Internal Primary Mirror FocusingAll 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 CoatingsFeaturing Sky-Watcher's signature Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC), Skymax Maksutovs deliver superior contrast and tack-sharp images. |
Vixen-Style Dovetail Plate IncludedAll Skymax Maksutovs (90mm excluded) include an industry-standard Vixen-style dovetail plate for use with virtually all telescope mounts. |
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| focus type | Auto Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus |
| eye piece lens | Barlow | 10mm*1 20mm*1 | Barlow | Plossl | Barlow |
| objective lens diameter | 127 millimeters | 80 millimeters | 25 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 70 millimeters |
| telescope mount | Fiber Optic | — | Altazimuth Mount | Equatorial Mount | — |
| lens coating | Fully multi-coated | — | Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide | — | Fully Multi-Coated |
| weight | 12.22 pounds | — | 15.25 pounds | 3 kilograms | — |
| finderscope | Reflex | Reflex | Reflex | Reflex | Reflex |
| optical tube length | 127 millimeters | 850 millimeters | 21.5 inches | 377 millimeters | — |
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Absolutely great! (Update!)
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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Excelente producto
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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
GREAT planetary scope!
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