Sky-Watcher SkyMax 127 SynScan AZ-GT

Sky-Watcher Skymax-127 (AZ) 127mm (5") f/1500 SynScan GO-TO Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope. A larger version of the Skymax-102 providing a massive 55% more light-gathering power, and packing an even more powerful punch than its smaller cousin for medium-to-high-power work.

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Features:

Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x60 & x150
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x254
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 127mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1500mm (f/11.8)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
2x Deluxe Barlow Lens (1.25") with camera adaptor
6x30 Finderscope
90° Star Diagonal (1.25”)
SynScan™ AZ GoTo Computerised Alt-Azimuth HD Go-To Mount
Power Requirement: 12v DC 1Amp Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied)
Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
55% more Light gathering than 102mm

Optical Design	Maksutov-Cassegrain
Diameter (mm)	127
Focal length (mm)	1500
Focal Ratio (f/)	11.8
Highest practical magnification (x)	254
Mount type	Computerised GO-TO Altazimuth
Power source	12v DC 1Amp Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries
Eyepiece 1	10mm
Eyepiece 2	25mm
Eyepiece	10 mm
Magnification with eyepieces supplied (x)	60, 120, 150 & 300
Tripod	Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
Finderscope	6x30 Finderscope
Diagonal	90 degree

SynScan AZ GO-TO computerised Mounts:

The exciting new Sky-Watcher SynScan Alt-Azimuth GO-TO Mount is a precision engineered instrument that will allow you to easily find and enjoy viewing night sky treasures, such as Planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies and much more. The SynScan AZ hand control allows you point your telescope at a specific object, or even tour the night sky at the touch of a button!! The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900+ objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions.

Main Features:

SynScan™ Database: Total 42,900+ Objects, including Complete M, NGC, IC & SAO Catalogues
Alignment Method: Two-star or Brightest star alignment
Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE) feature
Unknown Object Identification feature
Pointing Accuracy up to 10 arc min
Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
Slewing Speeds: 1.0x, 2.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x
Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking
Quiet Operation
Motor Type & Resolution: DC Servo Motors. Resolution 0.8923 arc sec or 1,452,425 steps/rev
PC Compatible: can be used with popular Planetarium Software.
SynScan Handset Firmware upgradeable via the Internet
Power Requirement: 12v DC Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied)

Tips

With any Cassegrain telescope you will have to consider the affect of dew fall. The cheapest solution is a lens hood but when dew is a real problem then heater straps will effectively evaporate dew and frost.