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Sky-Watcher Skymax 127 SynScan GoTo
The 127mm Maksutov is the scope that planetary observers on a budget dream about. Enough aperture to reveal detail in Jupiter's cloud bands, resolve the Cassini Division cleanly, show Saturn's polar hexagon on good nights, and begin to show detail on Mars around opposition. The Mak-Cas design means zero maintenance — sealed tube, no collimation, condensation-resistant. The SynScan GoTo mount can find and track over 42,000 objects and turns this into a serious visual observing platform. One of the most-discussed scopes on Cloudy Nights for good reason.
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Full Specifications
Optics
| Aperture | 127mm |
| Focal Length | 1540mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/12.1 |
| Optical Design | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Coatings | Fully multi-coated with enhanced aluminium mirror coatings |
Mount & Tracking
| Mount Type | GoTo (Computerised) |
| GoTo (Computerised) | Yes |
| Tracking | Yes |
| Tracking Motor | SynScan GoTo alt-azimuth with dual motor drives |
Focuser
| Focuser Size | 1.25" |
| Focuser Type | Rack and pinion |
Physical
| OTA Weight | 3.5kg |
| Total Weight (with mount) | 7.5kg |
| Tube Length | 360mm |
| Tube Material | Aluminium |
Included Accessories
| Eyepieces | 25mm and 10mm Super eyepieces |
| Finder Scope | Red dot finder |
| Diagonal | Yes |
Smart Telescope Features
| Built-in Camera | No |
| App Controlled | Yes |
| WiFi | No |
| Battery Included | No |