Skywatcher Skymax-127 Maksutov Cassegrain - 127mm Aperture / 1500mm Focal Length - on EQ3-2 mount
... a compact and powerful telescope for observing and photography - new Black Diamond Line

(Delivery with red dot finder)

The Skywatcher BlackDiamond Maksutov with 127mm aperture is a versatile and powerful astronomical telescope. 127mm aperture gather 60% more light than a refractor with 100mm aperture - and this with a very compact OTA. The tube is only 34cm long and very transportable.

Applications:

-- Astronomical Observing ... This compact telescope has an excellent performance for observing the moon and the planets. In addition it is also great for viewing compact deep sky objects like planetary nebulae and galaxies.
-- Spotting Scope for Nature Observing ... The 127mm Maksutov is a very powerful spotting scope for nature observing and birdwatching. On calm days with a quiet atmosphere you can reach extremely high magnifications.
-- Photography ... You can attach most standard cameras to the Maksutov and use it as a very strong telephoto lens with a focal length of 1540mm and a focal ratio of f/12.1.

Advantages and Features of the Skywatcher Mak 127:

-- compact dimensions, ideal for transportation
-- practical main mirror focusing mechanism
-- universal accessory adaptation
-- enough back focus for use of a binoviewer
-- high contrast image without distracting false colour
-- quick release system for the tube

Specification:
-- Aperture 127mm / focal length 1500mm
-- Photographic speed f/11.8
-- Limiting visual magnitude 13m2
-- Resolution 0.95"
-- Tube length 33 cm
-- Tube diameter 14cm
-- Tube weight 3.4kg
-- Easy main mirror focusing
-- 1,25" and T2 connection on the eyepiece site
-- Red dot finder for quick target aquisition

BKM 127 with NEQ3: open for any tasks

The equatorial NEQ3 mount has all characteristica of a good astronomical mount:

-- solid crafted - high stability
-- precise latitude and azimuth adjustment - essential for successful astro photography
-- can be equipped with an optional polar viewfinder

This mount can be upgraded with optional motor drives thus making the NEQ3 ready for astro photography. These motors are offered under "accessories". Link to the NEQ3

Scope of Delivery

-- Maksutov 127mm
-- red dot finder
-- 1.25" star diagonal
-- 1.25" eyepieces Super 25mm and Super 10mm
-- equatorial mount NEQ3
-- adjustable height aluminium tripod (71cm to 123cm)