Product Description
SkyWatcher Skymax 127 AZ-GTi Telescope - WiFi, Go-To, Maksutov (10265)
- Highest Practical Power (Potential): x254
- Diameter of Primary Mirror: 127mm
- Telescope Focal Length: 1500mm (f/11.8)
- Magnifications (with optics supplied): x60 & x150
- 90° Star Diagonal (1.25”)
- Red Dot Finder
- Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
- AZ-GTi WiFi Go-To Alt-Azimuth Mount (3/8" screw thread)
The highly portable Sky-Watcher SKYMAX-127 (AZ-GTi), has been designed to be controlled wirelessly with your Smartphone or Tablet, using the free SynScan App for iOS or Android
The AZ-GTi mounting, with it's built-in WiFi module, creates it’s very own Wi-Fi network, so the mount can be used anywhere, without any reliance on other WiFi or mobile networks
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
The AZ-GTi and SynScan App provides full computerised GO-TO control, allowing the telescope to be automatically slewed to any one of the objects in the App’s extensive database of 10,000+ celestial objects
Incorporates Sky-Watcher’s Freedom-Find™ patented Dual-Encoder Technology, which allows the telescope to be moved manually in either axis without the mount losing its positional information
This gives the user enormous freedom, convenience and flexibility during observational sessions
The compact but powerful SKYMAX-127 telescope is ideal for the observation of double-stars, and the surface detail of the Moon & bright planets
Its high-resolution, long focal length optical system is multi-coated to maximise contrast and image sharpness
SkyWatcher SkyMax 127 AZ-GTI Wifi Go-To Maksutov Telescope has been designed to be controlled wirelessly with your Smartphone or Tablet, using the free SynScan App for iOS or Android. The AZ-GTi mounting, with it's built-in Wi-Fi module, creates it’s very own Wi-Fi network, so the mount can be used anywhere, without any reliance on other Wi-Fi or mobile networks. 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.
The AZ-GTi and SynScan App provides full computerized GO-TO control, allowing the telescope to be automatically slewed to any one of the objects in the App’s extensive database of 10,000+ celestial objects. Incorporates Sky-Watcher’s Freedom-Find™ patented Dual-Encoder Technology, which allows the telescope to be moved manually in either axis without the mount losing its positional information. This gives the user enormous freedom, convenience and flexibility during observational sessions. It is ideal for the observation of double-stars, and the surface detail of the Moon & bright planets. Its high-resolution, long focal length optical system is multi-coated to maximize contrast and image sharpness.
Controller |
Via Wi-Fi using free SynScan App for iOS and Android devices or SynScan Hand Controller (available separately)
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SynScan App Database | Total 10,000+ objects. Deep Sky Objects |
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)
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Tracking rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Scope |
Built in polar scope with illuminator
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Dual counterweight positions for use at low latitudes
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Latitude Adjustment | 0 to 70° |
Interfaces |
USB, ST4 Auto-guiding, SynScan Hand Control Port (SynScan handset available separately), DSLR Shutter Release Port, Built-in Wi-Fi Module
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Compatible with 3/8" tripod thread
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45mm Dovetail Saddle | 45mm |
Firmware upgrades | Free |
Supplied with | 2.3kg Counterweight |
Adjustable Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray and extension pier
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Counterweight Bar | 20mm diameter, steel |
R.A. worm gear |
180 teeth, 92.5mm diameter. R.A. wheel gear 15.8mm diameter
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Dec worm gear |
144 teeth, 73.6mm diameter. Dec wheel gear 10.8mm diameter
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DC Servo Motors | |
Resolution RA |
0.35 arc-second; Dec 0.44 arc-second
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Power Supply |
8 x AA internal battery pack (batteries not included) or external 12v DC source
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Payload Capacity | 5kg (11 lb) |
Tripod Length | 74cm to 114cm |
Total height with tripod extended | 135.5cm |
Mount head weight | 2.6Kg |
Tripod weight | 2.6Kg |
Net Weight | 9.1kg |
Box Weight | 12.3kg |
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