SkyWatcher Skymax-180 Maksutov-Cassegrain (180/2700) on EQ5 mount

The Sky-Watcher 180/2700 Maksutov-Cassegrain is a real planet killer telescope. Thanks to its long focal length it is easy to achieve high magnifications without using Barlow lenses. The central obstruction is 24% only, resulting in high contrast. No color aberration and detailed image is provided even at high magnifications, making the telescope ideal for observing the Moon and planets. Maximum recommended magnification is above 400x under perfect conditions. Has a 2" focuser, meaning that the lowest magnification is 54x with an 50mm eyepiece at 1 degrees field of view. This means that even larger deep sky objects can be observed.

Can be used for astrophotography as well, capturing images of Moon and planets. Due to its long focal length it is not the ideal telescope for fainter objects.

The tube weights 7.8kg, length is 520mm. An EQ5 mount is recommended (for visual use) for photographic purposes an HEQ-5 or EQ-6 is recommended.

Accessories included: 9x50 finderscope, 2" star diagonal, 28mm Apex eyepiece.

The EQ5 mount comes with this package is a stable platform for this telescope. Both axes have slow motion knobs. A clock drive or dual axis motor drive can be purchased separately. A GoTo kit is also available with a database of 42900 objects. A polarscope can also be installed.

The tripod provide 45mm steel legs which make the mount very steady. The mount head weights 5kg, the tripod 5.7kg. 2 counterweights (5kg) included.

The Sky-Watcher 180/2700 Maksutov-Cassegrain is a real planet killer telescope. Thanks to its long focal length it is easy to achieve high magnifications without using Barlow lenses. The central obstruction is 24% only, resulting in high contrast. No color aberration and detailed image is provided even at high magnifications, making the telescope ideal for observing the Moon and planets. Maximum recommended magnification is above 400x under perfect conditions. Has a 2" focuser, meaning that the lowest magnification is 54x with an 50mm eyepiece at 1 degrees field of view. This means that even larger deep sky objects can be observed.

Can be used for astrophotography as well, capturing images of Moon and planets. Due to its long focal length it is not the ideal telescope for fainter objects.

The tube weights 7.8kg, length is 520mm. An EQ5 mount is recommended (for visual use) for photographic purposes an HEQ-5 or EQ-6 is recommended.

Accessories included: 9x50 finderscope, 2" star diagonal, 28mm Apex eyepiece.

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.