SWM1271az5

Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope for begginers

Skywatcher Maksutov-Cassegrain for moon, planetary and outdoor observations.

ADVANTAGES for beginners:

• very short tube
• easy handling
  
• color error free, Multi-coated catadioptric
  
• also for nature- and outdoor observations
  
• mainmirrorfocusing  to adapt many other equipment
  
• focuser with T2 connector for astrophotography
  
• equatorial mount for easy observations
  

DISADVANTAGES:

• Widefield observations are conditionally possible
• Azimuthal mount is not suitable for astrophotography
  
• dew can form on the front lens

THE TELESCOPE:

Especially moon, planets, double stars as well as nature observation and photography from 100m distance.  The rings of Saturn, or Jupiter with its four great moons and the cloud bands on its surface, the Jupiter solar eclipses are already vissible with this device. The recommended maximum magnification is 250x. On the surface of the moon about 3 km of details will be visible. The focus is adjusted (as usual with Maksutovs) by adjusting the main mirror. They also have no problems with the adaptation of binocular approaches, the sharpness is always achieved. The mechanics are very solid - there is no disturbing shifting (offset in the center of the arm). All devices have a direct T-2 connection on the ocular side, so that a SLR camera can be attached via a suitable T-2 ring.

TECHNICAL DATA:

• optical system: Maksutov Cassegrain
• mainmirror: 127mm diamater
  
• focal length: 1500mm
• focal ratio: f/11,8
• light collecting assets: 329x
• resolving power: 1,09“
• magnification: 60x, 150x
• max magnification: 250x
• mount: AZ5 (azimuthal)
  
• total weight: ca. 9kg

DELIVERY:

• optical tube(127/1500)
• Azimuthal mount AZ5
  
• 6x30 Finderscope
• 2 Barium Super eyepiece 25 und 10mm
  
• zenith mirror