Sky-Watcher SkyMax 127 AZ-Go2 WiFi Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

• Highly portable telescope with built-in WiFi network for use from anywhere without relying on external networks
• Light gathering 127mm primary mirror for viewing double-stars, the surface detail of the Moon and bright planets
• Can be wirelessly controlled from a phone or tablet in order to harness the Go-To system with automatic slewing
• Access extensive database of 10,000+ celestial objects from the App with easy Go-To wireless control
• Great Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope, which comes with 10mm and 25mm eyepieces included

Key Features

• Large light gathering 127mm primary mirror
• Includes 10mm and 25mm eyepieces
• Wireless telescope control from a Smartphone or Tablet using free SynScan App
• Highly portable with its own WiFi network for use from virtually anywhere
• Automatic slewing with Go-To control and 10,000+ celestial objects
• Ideal for observation of double-stars, the surface detail of the Moon and bright planets
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• Recommended batteries:  (two packs required)
• Add the optional  to take astro photos and videos

Sky-Watcher SkyMax 127 AZ-Go2 WiFi Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope Summary

Featuring a design similar to Schmidt-Cassegrains, the Sky-Watcher SkyMax 127 AZ-Go2 WiFi Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope provides great contrast and image sharpness for observation of double-stars, the Moon surface detail and bright planets. A high-resolution, long focal length optical system is multi-coated, helping to maximise contrast and image sharpness for enjoyable .

SkyMax 127 is designed to be controlled wirelessly with your Smartphone or Tablet, using the free SynScan App for iOS or Android. A built-in WiFi module in the mount creates it’s very own Wi-Fi network, allowing it be used anywhere, without any reliance on other WiFi or mobile networks.

After entering your coordinates into the SynScan App and following a simple alignment procedure, you can explore the universe from the App’s touchscreen menu.

The SkyMax 127 AZ-Go2 and SynScan App provide fully computerised Go-To control, allowing the telescope to be automatically slewed to any of the App’s extensive database of 10,000+ celestial objects.

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Sky-Watcher SkyMax 127 AZ-Go2 WiFi Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope Specifications

• Magnifications (with optics supplied): x60 and x150
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x254
• Diameter of Primary Mirror: 127mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 1500mm (f/11.8)
• Eyepieces Supplied (1.25″): 10mm and 25mm
• Red Dot Finder
• 90° Star Diagonal (1.25”)
• AZ-Go2 WiFi Go-To Alt-Azimuth Mount
• Controller: Free  and  mobile device or Synscan Hand Controller (available separately)
• SynScan App Database: Total 10,000+ Objects. Deep Sky Objects: 10759, including Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell Catalogues, Named DSOs, Named Stars: 305, Double Stars: 55, Solar system objects: 7 planets, Sun , Moon. (Unlimited objects when working with a 3rd party planetarium software).
• SynScan App Alignment Method: Brightest Star Alignment, North-Level Alignment
• SynScan App’s Other Features: Tonight’s Best Sky Tour, Point and Go with a mobile device, Identification of Celestial Objects, Remote control over Internet, User defined objects, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE)
• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, Alignment-Free Solar Tracking
• Slewing Speeds: 1.0x, 8.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 800x
• Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking
• Motor: DC Servo Motor
• 45mm Sky-Watcher/Vixen type dovetail saddle
• Interface: SynScan Hand Control Port, Built-in Wi-Fi Module
• Connectivity: ASCOM platform for Windows PC, Mobile planetarium App for iOS and Android (SkySafari Plus/Pro, more are coming).
• Adjustable Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
• Power Requirement: 8 AA Size Batteries (not supplied) or External Power Supply (12V 1A) Tip Positive.

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