Skywatcher Heritage-127 Virtuoso Gti MiniDobsonian 127/1500 MC Maksutov

The SkyWatcher SkyMax 127 MC  is a really compact sized model which shows great details on planets. The short tube makes easy to transport. This telescope has 127 mm aperture, which is more powerful than the 90 mm or 102 mm models. The central obstruction is 30% only, resulting in contrasty image even at high magnifications. Compared to similar aperture telescopes (eg. Explorer 130 models) this Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope is much shorter and weights less meaning that it is easier to transport, however the central obstruction makes the image a bit less contrasty. The recommended magnification range is 37.5x-260x and provides sharp images on Moon and planets. Dovetail plate is included but there's a standard photo thread at the bottom of the scope as well. The two eyepieces provided deliver 60x and 150x magnification. A Starpointer or an achromatic 6x30 spring load finderscope is included (depending on the model). The focuser has a T-thread making it possible to mount cameras as well.

The Sky-Watcher's Virtuoso GTi Dobsonian mount has built-in Wi-Fi for full GoTo telescope control via a smartphone or tablet. With the free SynScan Pro app — available for iOS and Android — the user has access to a database that contains over 10,000 objects, including Messier, NGC, IC, and Caldwell catalogs. Align on the stars using one of four alignment methods to put Virtuoso GTi's internal computer to work and track objects like the Sun, Moon, and stars at precise rates. After entering your coordinates into the App and following a simple alignment procedure, you are ready to explore the universe using the App’s intuitive touchscreen menu.

It also incorporates Sky-Watcher’s Freedom-Find™ patented Dual-Encoder Technology, which enables the telescope to be moved manually in either axis without it losing positional information. This provides the user freedom, convenience and flexibility during observational sessions.          

Designed for convenient use on a tabletop but equipped with a 3/8" standard tripod bush so can also be used with an optional tripod making it a versatile choice.

The objective of Virtuoso telescopes are of medium diameter, meaning we can watch the spectacular image of thousands of objects. The 12-15 cm diameter allows us to see details not only on the Moon, but also on the planets Saturn, Jupiter and Mars. Even in star clusters we can expect the resolution of hundreds or thousands of stars and nebulae and galaxies are more spectacular than in a 6-8 cm telescope. 

The Sky-Watcher's Virtuoso GTi Dobsonian mount has built-in Wi-Fi for full GoTo telescope control via a smartphone or tablet. With the free SynScan Pro app — available for iOS and Android — the user has access to a database that contains over 10,000 objects, including Messier, NGC, IC, and Caldwell catalogs. Align on the stars using one of four alignment methods to put Virtuoso GTi's internal computer to work and track objects like the Sun, Moon, and stars at precise rates. After entering your coordinates into the App and following a simple alignment procedure, you are ready to explore the universe using the App’s intuitive touchscreen menu.

It also incorporates Sky-Watcher’s Freedom-Find™ patented Dual-Encoder Technology, which enables the telescope to be moved manually in either axis without it losing positional information. This provides the user freedom, convenience and flexibility during observational sessions.          

Designed for convenient use on a tabletop but equipped with a 3/8" standard tripod bush so can also be used with an optional tripod making it a versatile choice.