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Skymax 150

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$880.00
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SKU S11530
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  • Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design
  • Primary and secondary mirrors feature proprietary Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz™ (RAQ™) coatings
  • Corrector plate featuring Metallic High-Transmission Coatings™ (MHTC™) virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations
  • 150mm aperture, 1800mm focal length, f/12 focal ratio
  • Aluminum tube coated with glossy, black diamond metal-flake finish
  • Included accessories: a 2-inch 28mm eyepiece, a 9x50 finderscope, V-style dovetail, and a 2-inch diagonal
  • Description
  • Specifications

If you’re seeking crisp, contrasty views with high levels of detail, look no further than the Skymax series, Sky-Watcher’s premiere line of Maksutov-Cassegrains. Generally regarded as producing a sharper image than Schmidt-Cassegrains, Maksutovs offer astronomers a large visual aperture, high contrast and long focal length in a compact package. These telescopes deliver higher levels of planetary detail due to a focal length that is 5-7 times longer than your average Newtonian or refractor telescope.

Skymax Maksutovs feature mirrors constructed of borosilicate, polished and coated with our proprietary Radiant Aluminum Quartz™ (RAQ™) coatings, which produce a remarkable 94% reflectivity. All Maksutovs use a corrector plate to help reduce chromatic aberration, which is then coated using our signature Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC), producing professional grade optics at an affordable price.

The Skymax 150 includes a 2-inch 28mm eyepiece, a 98x50 finderscope, V-style dovetail, and a 2-inch diagonal.

 

SKUS11530
UPC050234115308
Optical Info
Optical DesignMak-Cass
Mirror CoatingsRadiant Aluminum Quartz (RAQ)™ coatings with 94% reflectivity
Lens CoatingsFully Multi-Coated
Glass TypeBK7/Borosilicate
True Aperture (mm)151
Primary Aperture (mm)166
Primary Edge Thickness12.5mm
F/Ratio12
Focal Length (mm)1800
Secondary Diameter47mm
Secondary Obstruction (by diameter)31%
Secondary Obstruction by Area10%
Observational Info
Dawes Limit0.77
Rayleigh Limit0.93
Limiting Mag.13.4
Minimum Magnification21
Maximum Magnification295
Light Gathering (compared to next size down)40%
General Info
FocuserPrimary Mirror
OTA Length (Retract/Ext.)17.5"
OTA Outer Diameter7.5"
OTA Weight (with accessories)14
Accessories
Included Finder9x50 Finder
Included Diagonal2" Star Diagonal
Mounting AccessoriesV-Rail
Included Eyepieces28 LET
Magnification w/ Included Eyepieces64.3x
Included CaseNo
CorrectorNo
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