Skywatcher Maksutov telescope MC 127/1500 SkyMax BD AZ-S GoTo

Description

Although the overall length of the tube was maintained at just 33cm, it has its design on a focal length of 1540mm. This enables a high-contrast planetary observation and many recognizable details. Even the most deep-sky observations are possible. The light gathering ability is at 329x of a dark adapted eye with 7mm. As a spotting scope for nature watching, the look offers a suitable alternative for low price. There are many adaptations for nature photography available. At 1540mm focal length for example there can be bird photography in low-cost operating area. An integrated T-2 threads makes it quite easy to connect an SLR camera. Of course you can make for example moon shots. The sharpness can be adjusted with a side knob. This moves the primary mirror in the front or rear direction. This mechanism enables a large area for the focus and offers a variety of adaptation possibilities. The external appearance is a real gem: It impresses with its elegant design, tube and finderscope shimmer in an aesthetic black tone.

The advantages at a glance:

• Compact optics with long focal length and 127mm aperture
• Camera tripod thread connection 1 / 4”
• High-contrast image
• 1.25”connection with T-2 thread
• Even nature observation and photography possible

Delivery of the optics includes:

• Tube with lens
• viewfinder

The mount AZ-S GoTo:

This one-arm mount is equipped with a Computerhandbox that can automatically trigger thousands of celestial objects. The operation of the controller is very simple. To calibrate the device in the sky, no extensive knowledge of the starry sky is necessary. Just point at three bright stars – the rest makes the control system. Anyone who wants it simple and easy is right with this device. The mount is quick to set up and after a few nights of practice, you can use its full potential. The software offers you nearly 40,000 objects. Get to star clusters, galaxies, planetary nebulae, or come close to the resolution limit of the device on double stars.

Delivery of the mount includes:

• motorized mount AZ-S with GoTo controller
• Hand controller for controlling the motors and control of the tracker
• Steady steel tripod (height adjustable from 71cm to 121cm)
• Storage Area
  

  Specifications:

  Optics
  Type	Reflector
  Type of build	Maksutov
  Aperture (mm)	127
  Focal length (mm)	1500
  Aperture ratio (f/)	11,8
  Resolving capacity	0,91
  Limit value (mag)	12,3
  Light gathering capacity	329
  Max. useful magnification	254
  Tube weight (kg)	3,5
  Tube construction	Full tube
  Reflector
  Main mirror´s construction	spherical
  Ventilation for central mirror	no
  Focuser
  Connection ( to eyepiece)	1,25″
  Mount
  GoTo control	yes
  Type of build	AZ-S
  Mounting type	Azimuthal
  Power supply	12
  Power consumption (mA)	1200
  Tracking	yes
  Motors	Servomotors
  Load capacity (kg)	5
  Battery compartment	yes
  GoTo control
  Alignment method	2-star, brightest star
  Database	42.900
  Precision	10
  Hand controller	SynScan
  Tracking speeds	sideral, solar and lunar
  Software	SynScan
  GoTo Language	multilingual
  Interfaces	USB 2.0
  Tripod
  Type	Tripod
  Height (cm)	71 – 121
  Weight (kg)	4,5
  Material	Steel
  Canibelle	yes
  Accessory plate	yes
  Included accessories
  1.25” eyepieces	25mm, 10mm
  Deviating optics	1.25″, 90° star diagonal
  Finder scope	6×30
  Barlow Lens	2x
  General
  Series	SkyMax
  Special recommendation	yes
  Area of application
  Moon & Planets	yes
  Nebulae & galaxies	yes
  Nature Observation	yes
  Astrophotography	yes (Moon & Planets)
  Sun	no (Only with appropriate Sun filter)
  recommended for
  Beginners	yes
  Advanced	yes
  Observatories	no
  Miscellaneous
  Battery type	Mignon (AA, LR6)