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Skywatcher 127/1500 AZ-Go2 Explorer Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope

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@media screen and (max-width: 600px) { .mobile-hide { display: none !important; } } @media screen and (min-width: 601px) { .desktop-hide { display: none !important; } } The Sky-Watcher 127mm AZ-Go2 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope is a powerful, fully automated tool perfect for beginners and hobbyists looking to enjoy the wonders of astronomy. Its 127mm aperture and 1500mm focal length allow for high magnification, making it ideal for planetary viewing. With its Maksutov-Cassegrain design, this telescope combines a front meniscus lens with two mirrors for excellent optical performance, delivering sharp, clear views of celestial objects while protecting the optics from dust and humidity. With the AZ-Go2 Mount, stargazing is simplified. The Wi-Fi-controlled GOTO system allows you to wirelessly point and track over 42,000 objects using your smartphone or tablet via the SynScan app. Setup is quick and easy with the Bright Object alignment mode, so you can start observing in minutes. The kit includes 10mm and 25mm Super Plossl eyepieces, a red dot finderscope, a 90° diagonal, and a sturdy stainless steel tripod with an accessory tray.   Key Features: 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1500mm focal length for detailed planetary and lunar viewing Wi-Fi GOTO AZ-Go2 Mount, controlled via smartphone or tablet Compatible with SynScan hand controller (sold separately) Maximum practical magnification of 256x for observing planets and the Moon Compact design with enclosed optics for protection from dust and humidity Includes 10mm and 25mm Super Plossl eyepieces and red dot finderscope Stainless steel tripod with accessory tray Powered by 12V DC or AA batteries (not included)   Full Specifications Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) Optical Design Maksutov Cassegrain Aperture 127mm Focal Length 1500mm Focal Ratio f/11.8 Included Eyepiece 10mm (150x Magnification), 25mm (60x Magnification) Finderscope Red Dot Finderscope Star Diagonal 90° Viewing Angle Optical Tube Construction Aluminium Highest Useful Magnification 256x Dovetail Vixen Dovetail Bar Computerised Mount Mount Type AZ-Go2 Explorer Tripod Material Stainless Steel Accessory Tray Yes Mount Head Weight 1.3kg Slew Speeds 9 Slew Speds (Max Speed 3° / Second) Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar Tracking Modes Alt-Az, EQ North, EQ South GPS N/A Dovetail Compatibility Vixen Dovetail Auxiliary Ports 1 Aux Port Autoguide Port Yes USB Port Yes (Hand Controller Input) Power Reqiurements 8 x AA Batteries (Not Included)12V DC-750 mA (Tip Positive) - Not Included Motor Drive DC Servo Motors Warranty Skywatcher 5 Year Warranty   Recommended Accessories 12V 2A Power Adapter for Computerised TelescopesSupply your computerised telescope with a constant voltage with a 12V 2A power adapter. Reduces issues due to insufficient/dropping voltage that may occur with standard AA batteries (if applicable). Celestron NeXYZ Smartphone AdapterWith the Celestron NeXYZ Smartphone Adapter, you can take images or videos through your telescope eyepiece using your smartphone. This is a great way to get started in astrophotography. Celestron Omni 2x Barlow LensDouble the magnification of your telescope with a barlow lens. Highly recommended if you are interested in viewing the planets. Don't go without it! saxon Optical Lens Cleaning KitKeep your telescope free from dust and debris and cleaned regularly! 12V 2A Power Adapter for Computerised TelescopesPower your computerised telescope with this power adapter so that batteries aren't required. Celestron NeXYZ Smartphone AdapterTake images or videos through your telescope eyepiece using your smartphone. This is a great way to get started in astrophotography. Celestron Omni 2x Barlow LensDouble the magnification of your telescope with a barlow lens. Highly recommended if you are interested in viewing the planets. Don't go without it! saxon Optical Lens Cleaning KitKeep your telescope in top shape by protecting it from dust and debris! About Sky-Watcher Contemporary telescope-making has advanced the simple optical designs early scopes to revolutionary, state of the art. The Sky-Watcher company believes Telescopes of quality make should no longer be expensive, but accessible to everyone. Sky-Watcher philosophy has always been to bring the vast wonders of the skies within reasonable reach of anyone with enough curiosity and courage to look up and imagine. Sky-Watcher scopes come in a large range of observational applications - from 10"Dobsonians to spotting scopes for land use.  Product Code: SW127MAK-AZGO2
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    The Sky-Watcher 127mm AZ-Go2 Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope is a powerful, fully automated tool perfect for beginners and hobbyists looking to enjoy the wonders of astronomy. Its 127mm aperture and 1500mm focal length allow for high magnification, making it ideal for planetary viewing. With its Maksutov-Cassegrain design, this telescope combines a front meniscus lens with two mirrors for excellent optical performance, delivering sharp, clear views of celestial objects while protecting the optics from dust and humidity.

    With the AZ-Go2 Mount, stargazing is simplified. The Wi-Fi-controlled GOTO system allows you to wirelessly point and track over 42,000 objects using your smartphone or tablet via the SynScan app. Setup is quick and easy with the Bright Object alignment mode, so you can start observing in minutes. The kit includes 10mm and 25mm Super Plossl eyepieces, a red dot finderscope, a 90° diagonal, and a sturdy stainless steel tripod with an accessory tray.

     

    Key Features:

    • 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain with 1500mm focal length for detailed planetary and lunar viewing
    • Wi-Fi GOTO AZ-Go2 Mount, controlled via smartphone or tablet
    • Compatible with SynScan hand controller (sold separately)
    • Maximum practical magnification of 256x for observing planets and the Moon
    • Compact design with enclosed optics for protection from dust and humidity
    • Includes 10mm and 25mm Super Plossl eyepieces and red dot finderscope
    • Stainless steel tripod with accessory tray
    • Powered by 12V DC or AA batteries (not included)

     

    Full Specifications

    Optical Tube Assembly (OTA)
    Optical Design Maksutov Cassegrain
    Aperture 127mm
    Focal Length 1500mm
    Focal Ratio f/11.8
    Included Eyepiece 10mm (150x Magnification), 25mm (60x Magnification)
    Finderscope Red Dot Finderscope
    Star Diagonal 90° Viewing Angle
    Optical Tube Construction Aluminium
    Highest Useful Magnification 256x
    Dovetail Vixen Dovetail Bar
    Computerised Mount
    Mount Type AZ-Go2 Explorer
    Tripod Material Stainless Steel
    Accessory Tray Yes
    Mount Head Weight 1.3kg
    Slew Speeds 9 Slew Speds (Max Speed 3° / Second)
    Tracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
    Tracking Modes Alt-Az, EQ North, EQ South
    GPS N/A
    Dovetail Compatibility Vixen Dovetail
    Auxiliary Ports 1 Aux Port
    Autoguide Port Yes
    USB Port Yes (Hand Controller Input)
    Power Reqiurements 8 x AA Batteries (Not Included)
    12V DC-750 mA (Tip Positive) - Not Included
    Motor Drive DC Servo Motors
    Warranty Skywatcher 5 Year Warranty

     

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    About Sky-Watcher

    Contemporary telescope-making has advanced the simple optical designs early scopes to revolutionary, state of the art. The Sky-Watcher company believes Telescopes of quality make should no longer be expensive, but accessible to everyone. Sky-Watcher philosophy has always been to bring the vast wonders of the skies within reasonable reach of anyone with enough curiosity and courage to look up and imagine. Sky-Watcher scopes come in a large range of observational applications - from 10"Dobsonians to spotting scopes for land use. 

    Product Code: SW127MAK-AZGO2

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    Optical DesignMaksutov Cassegrain
    Aperture127mm
    Focal Length1500mm
    Focal Ratio11.8
    Highest Magnification256x
    Mount TypeAlt-Azimuth mount
    Dovetail TypeVixen
    Eyepiece 1Super 10mm
    Eyepiece 2Super 25mm
    Finderscope MakeRed Dot Finder
    Electronic Hand ControlNo
    Motor DriveYes
    Warranty Information5 Year Limited Warranty
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