Sky Watcher Skymax 102 MAK Astronomy Telescope with EQ2 Mount

The Sky Watcher Skymax 102 MAK Astronomy Telescope EQ2 Mount 10674, which is incredibly portable, is excellent for observing double stars as well as examining the Moon's and bright planets' surfaces in great detail. Despite being compact, it has a strong punch. To enhance contrast and image sharpness, its high-resolution, long focal length optical system is multi-coated.

Features
Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design
Coatings made of proprietary Radiant Aluminium Quartz (RAQ) are found on the primary and secondary mirrors.
Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC) on a corrector plate completely eliminate chromatic aberrations.
1300mm focal length, 102mm aperture, and f/12.7 focal ratio
Glossy, black diamond metal-flake polish on an aluminium tube
Comes with the EQ2 equatorial mount

The Sky Watcher Skymax 102 MAK Telescope comes with the EQ2 equatorial mount, which when polar aligned will make it simple to follow things as they move across the night sky with its slow motion control wires.

The Skymax series, the top line of Maksutov-Cassegrains from Sky-Watcher, offers sharp, contrasty vistas with great levels of detail. Maksutovs are compact telescopes that provide astronomers with a big visual aperture, excellent contrast, and long focal length in a package that is generally regarded as providing clearer images than Schmidt-Cassegrains. These telescopes have focal lengths that are 5-7 times greater than the typical Newtonian or refractor telescope, which allows them to produce higher levels of planetary detail.

Mirrors used in Sky Watchers Skymax Maksutovs are made of borosilicate, are polished, and have our unique Radiant Aluminium Quartz (RAQ) coatings applied to them. These coatings create a phenomenal 94% reflectivity. To assist eliminate chromatic aberration, all Maksutovs employ a corrector plate. This plate is then coated with our patented Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC), creating high-quality optics at a reasonable cost.

Technical Specification
Optical Design    Mak-Cassegrain
Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x52 & x130
Minimum Magnification    14
Maximum Magnification    201
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x204
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 102mm
Primary & secondary mirrors with Radiant Aluminium Quartz (RAQ) coating providing up to 94% reflectivity with optimal durability and long term performance
Lens Coatings    Fully Multi-Coated
Glass Type    BK7/Borosilicate
Telescope Focal Length: 1300mm (f/12.74)
Secondary Diameter    31mm
Secondary Obstruction (by diameter)    30%
Secondary Obstruction by Area    9%
Dawes Limit    1.14
Rayleigh Limit    1.37
Limiting Mag.    12.5
OTA Length (Retract/Ext.)    12.25
OTA Outer Diameter    4.625"
OTA Weight (with accessories)    4.6
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
Red Dot Finder
1.25"/21.7mm Star Diagonal
Focusing by Moving Primary Mirror
EQ2 Equatorial Mount
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
28% more Light Gathering than 90mm
Net Weight 10.6kg
Boxed Weight 15.3kg
Box Dimensions (LxWxH in mm) 1020x460x260
Barcode    6970456092055
Warranty 1 year

About the Starsense Explorer Range

Sky Watcher Telescopes have become a preferred choice for astronomy enthusiasts and professionals due to their high-quality optics. These telescopes are specifically designed to offer crystal-clear views of celestial objects, including stars, galaxies, and planets. Sky Watcher telescopes come in different optical designs, such as Dobsonian, Reflector, Refractor, and Cassegrain.

Apart from traditional telescope designs, Sky Watcher also offers computerised telescopes that feature advanced tracking and alignment systems. These systems make locating and observing celestial objects easier, especially for beginners. Whether you are an experienced astronomer or just starting, Sky Watcher telescopes provide a perfect gateway to exploring the universe, allowing you observe the night sky in a whole new way.

Popular in this range

Top-selling telescopes from Sky Watcher include the Skyhawk 1145P and the Explorer 130m telescopes. 

Popular new Sky Watcher products include the Startravel 80 refractor telescope and the Starquest 102R Refractor Telescope.

Recommended by PicStop

One of our recommendations recommendation from the Sky Watcher brand would be the Sky Watcher Heritage 76 - a simple to use telescope, ideal for beginners.

Also worth mentioning is the Sky Watcher Skymax 102 MAK WiFi Astronomy Telescope, an outstanding telescope with advanced features like WiFi control with your smartphone or tablet, ideal for stargazing with clear and detailed night sky views.

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