SkyWatcher Skymax-150 Maksutov-Cassegrain (150/1800) on HEQ5 pro mount

This 150/1800 MC an excellent and compact sized travelscope with large aperture. It has 2" focuser, so the lowest magnification with an 2" 50mm eyepiece is 36x with over 1,5 degree field, so it can be use for wide field deepsky observations too. Due to its high optical quality, long focal length and small central obstruction (47mm, 31%) it is ideal for high magnifications to observe the Moon, planets or double stars. Maximum magnification is 350-400x under perfect conditions. The tube is closed and thus it is free from turbulences and dust.

Can be used for astrophotography as well, details on Moon and planets can be captured. Because of the long focal length deepsky astrophotography capabilities are limited.

The 150mm tube weights 5.6kg only.

The Sky-Watcher HEQ Pro GoTo mount is a precision German Equatorial Mount, ideal for both visual observing and astrophotography. Equipped with stepper motors that can provide 800x sideral speed (3.4 degrees/sec) using the hand controller or a planetarium program running on the attached PC. The 1/64 microstepping provides smooth tracking, precise manufacturing and bearings results small backlash on both axes makes ideal for autoguiding. An autoguider port is also included (standard ST4). The guide correction speed can be adjusted between 0.125x and 1x.

GoTo controller:

This version features the latest SynScan GoTo hand controller. Its database contains more than 42900 object, including the complete Messier, NGC and IC catalgues, plus double and variable stars. The mount also provides a "guided tour" functionality to show all objects currently visible. The hand controller also helps to perform proper polar alignment. Voltage of the power source and the temperature can be also checked. For astrophotography the PEC helps in accurate tracking.

The hand controller firmware can be upgraded from the internet.

Requires 12V DC, that can be provided from a cigarette lighter or from a rechargeable battery.

This 150/1800 MC an excellent and compact sized travelscope with large aperture. It has 2" focuser, so the lowest magnification with an 2" 50mm eyepiece is 36x with over 1,5 degree field, so it can be use for wide field deepsky observations too. Due to its high optical quality, long focal length and small central obstruction (47mm, 31%) it is ideal for high magnifications to observe the Moon, planets or double stars. Maximum magnification is 350-400x under perfect conditions. The tube is closed and thus it is free from turbulences and dust.

Can be used for astrophotography as well, details on Moon and planets can be captured. Because of the long focal length deepsky astrophotography capabilities are limited.

The 150mm tube weights 5.6kg only.

Can be purchased with a mount (recommended minimum is EQ-3) and a GoTo kit can also be installed.

For the GoTo version we highly recommend the Skywatcher Wi-Fi unit (SynScanWifi), with which you can control your telescope via smartphone or tablet. Just plug the Wi-Fi unit into the hand controller slot and download the free App (Android or iOS) - it is ready to use.