Skywatcher Skymax-180 Maksutov 180/2700 mm - 2" Accessory - optical tube Reviews

Wrote by Nick F. on 23.05.2021

"Bad things first: - The adapter from 2"" to 1.25"" in the visual back is garbage (only one retaining screw) - The 9mm eyepiece is almost useless as well. Synta could put a much better equivalent length eyepiece instead for 10-20 EUR more - On a HEQ5 mount, when trying to focus manually, the very long distance makes it very susceptible to vibrations from the hand or the floor. Good things: - Sharp and contrasty views (as long as you manage to focus accurately). Tested on land targets 6+ km away during the dawn, very clear views.For accurate focus, you will probably need a focus motor. - Lighter than a C9.25 SCT and less volume. - Finder scope is fine, it takes some effort to collimate with the OTA due to very long focal length (2700mm is no joke) Would like to see a Losmandy dovetail for it, or mounting rings (it has an unusual diameter, approx. 216mm)."

Wrote by Alexey V. on 25.08.2018

*****

Wrote by Guest on 10.06.2016

"Leichte Defokussierung"