Sky-Watcher Skymax 127 AZ-GTi 127mm f/12 GoTo Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

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Black Diamond MAK127/1500, LET 2"-28mm eyepiece, 6x30 finderscope, 2"-90¡ã diagonal, EQ3, SynScan, SynScan hand control, GPS

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Product Highlights

127mm Aperture Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA
1500mm Focal Length, f/12 Focal Ratio
Limited-Diffraction Optical System
Motorized Computer-Controlled AZ Mount
Built-In WiFi Module for Remote Control
Free Android & iOS SynScan Pro WiFi App
42,900+ Object Database
Day/Night-Assisted Alignment Procedures
Two 1.25" Eyepieces, 90° Diagonal
Aluminum Tripod with Extension Pier

Combining power, portability, and connectivity, the Sky-Watcher Skymax 127 AZ-GTi 127mm f/12 GoTo Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope gives users an easy-to-use observational platform for viewing the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects right out of the box.

The compact and powerful Maksutov-Cassegrain design is combined with a limited-diffraction optical system and fully multi-coated lens surfaces. The Mak design corrects off-axis aberrations like comas and chromatic aberrations, while the limited-diffraction system prevents light from being scattered by defects in the mirrors and corrector plate. These complementary features, plus the anti-reflection coatings, work together to produce crisp and clear views with true-color rendition and improved contrast and resolution.

Guiding the optical tube assembly (OTA) is Sky-Watcher's AZ-GTi GoTo AZ mount. It features an integrated WiFi module that generates its own local network signal to allow wireless control via a smartphone running their free SynScan Pro app for Android and iOS devices. The app is intuitively laid out for easy setup, navigation, and exploration of the sky—even if you've never looked through a telescope before. Packed with over 42,900 objects with daytime and nighttime alignment-assistance procedures, plus advanced features such as periodic error correction, backlash compensation, tours, and DSLR camera control, the SynScan app is a powerful yet easy-to-use way to control the mount.

To give users a complete observation platform, Sky-Watcher includes a sturdy yet lightweight aluminum tripod that comes with an extension pier. The pier adds additional height for easier viewing when the OTA is aimed at or near the zenith. Two eyepieces, which produce 60x and 150x magnifications, give you a comfortable range for viewing near- and deep-sky objects, while a 90° diagonal places your head in a more comfortable and natural viewing position.

Optical Tube Assembly

127mm aperture enables detailed observations of the Moon, plus planetary and deep-sky viewing
1500mm focal length helps to produce a moderate magnification potential and focal ratio
Diffraction-limited optical system prevents light from being scattered by defects in the mirrors and corrector plate for maximum clarity, contrast, and resolution
Front convex meniscus lens corrects spherical and chromatic aberrations and comas (off-axis aberrations) across the entire field of view
Smaller secondary mirror versus Schmidt-Cassegrains reduces obstructions and increases contrast
Fully multi-coated optics maximize light transmission to improve brightness, color rendition, sharpness, and contrast
Resolution: 0.91 arcsec
Internal primary mirror focusing mechanism
1.25" visual back is compatible with the most popular size eyepieces and accessories

Mount & Tripod

Mount:

Motorized alt-azimuth design
Integrated WiFi module allows for direct connection to smartphones without the need for routers or Internet connection
DC servo motors precisely move the mount on both axes with minimum vibration
Dual encoders on each axis maintain alignment, even when mount is moved by hand, allowing the user to move the mount manually across the sky while keeping GoTo functionality
Altitude and azimuth clutch knobs enable easy manual movement
SNAP port allows optional remote shutter-release cables to be connected to mount for advanced astrophotography
Runs on eight user-supplied AA batteries or optional 12 VDC power cord

Tripod:

Adjustable-height aluminum-legged tripod
Max height: 43.3"
Max leg spread: 42.3"
Spiked feet provide greater stability on rough, uneven, and soft ground
Center tray holds accessories such as eyepieces, filters, phones, and flashlights
Extension pier placed between the tripod and mount head adds height for more comfortable viewing without sacrificing stability or increasing vibration when the OTA is pointed at or near the zenith

SynScan App

Free app for Android and iOS devices
Align, move, and control mount wirelessly
Automatic day, date, time, and location using the device's GPS unit
42,900+ object database, similar to the conventional SynScan hand controller
Sky tour shows best deep-sky objects visible at a specific day/date/time
Solar, lunar, sidereal tracking rates
Slew speeds: 0.5x, 1x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 600x, Max (800x/3.4°/sec)
Assisted nighttime and daytime alignment procedures
Periodic error correction (PEC) allows user to train out intrinsic tracking errors and save them into the permanent memory to improve GoTo and tracking accuracy over time
Backlash compensation eliminates the backlash experienced when gears stop and settle for improved GoTo and slewing accuracy
DSLR shutter release and exposure control enable long-exposure, time-lapse, and other advanced astrophotography techniques to be controlled by the app through the SNAP port on mount

Database Details:

Solar system, including Moon, Sun, and planets
NGC catalog
IC catalog
Messier catalog
Caldwell catalog
SAO catalog
Named stars
Double (binary) stars
Variable stars
User-defined celestial and terrestrial objects

Included Accessories

Eyepieces:

1.25"-diameter barrel
Accept most 1.25" filters
10mm focal length yields 150x power
25mm eyepiece produces 60x magnification

Diagonal:

1.25" snout and holder are compatible with the most popular size drawtubes and accessories
90° angle places the user's head in a comfortable position, especially when the OTA is aimed at or near the zenith
Star diagonal configuration corrects the view vertically, but not horizontally

Finder:

Wide unmagnified field of view makes alignment easy and star-hopping navigation fast
Simple red dot allows easy centering without covering small or dim objects
Includes mounting bracket

Specifications

Optical Tube Assembly
Optical Design	Maksutov Cassegrain
Aperture	127 mm / 5"
Focal Length	1500 mm
Focal Ratio	f/11.8
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter	1.25"
Diagonal	Yes, Star
Finderscope	Yes

Mount
Type	Motorized; Alt-Azimuth
GoTo Capability	Yes

Tripod
Type	Adjustable, 2 Section
Material of Tripod	Aluminum

General
Batteries	8 x AA
Adapter	12 VDC
GPS	No
Wi-Fi	Yes (Built In)
Weight	9.7 lb / 4.4 kg (OTA) 2.9 lb / 1.3 kg (Mount) 4.2 lb / 1.9 kg (Tripod)

Packaging Info
Package Weight	24.0 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	34.0 x 17.0 x 10.25"

In the Box

Sky-Watcher Skymax 127 AZ-GTi 127mm f/12 GoTo Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

Red Dot Finder with Bracket

1.25" Star Diagonal

10mm Eyepiece

25mm Eyepiece

AZ-GTi GoTo AZ Mount

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