Skywatcher

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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 Skywatcher Star Discovery 127/1500 Maksutov SD Telescope is the ultimate compact telescope that will allow you to delve into the fascinating world of astronomy without the complexities that you run into with larger telescopes. Let the computerised system take you on a tour of the night sky and be amazed by the clear and sharp visuals that the Star Discovery range has to offer. With a 127mm aperture and a long focal length of 1500mm this scope will perform well for objects near to us such as solar system planets, with deep-sky observations within reach as well. The lenses are multi-coated achromatic in design and with the SynScan database you can be assured that you will never look up at the sky and feel lost again.  Offering a focal ratio of f/12 this Sky-Watcher telescope is fast and smooth, suitable for anyone looking to start their astronomical journey through the solar system planets. Jupiter and Saturn will be bright and clear and looking at the lunar surface will show bright and crisp visuals of the finer details of our nearest neighbour. Includes: 127mm Maksutov Style OTA Skywatcher Star Discovery Alt Azimuth Mount Height adjustable stainless steel tripod with accessory tray SynScan Database with 42,000+ objects Heaps of accessories: Super 10mm and Super 25mm eyepiece (1.25"), 2x Barlow Lens with Camera Adaptor, 90° Star Diagonal – 1.25″ barrel, 6x30 Finderscope   Full Specifications Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) Optical Design Maksutov Cassegrain Aperture 127mm  Focal Length 1500mm  Focal Ratio f/11.8 Included Eyepiece Super 10mm (150x Magnification) & Super 25mm (60x Magnification) Finderscope 6x30 Highest Useful Magnification 254x Limiting Stellar Magnitude 12.5 Light Gathering Power (Compared to Human Eye) 329x Dovetail Vixen Computerised Mount Mount Type Star Discovery AZ GOTO Mount WiFi Capable Yes - Built-in Slew Speeds 1x, 2x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x Tracking Rates Sidereal, Lunar, Solar Tracking Modes Alt-Az Power Requirements 12V DC Power Supply (Center Positive) or 8 x AA Batteries (Not supplied) Motor Drive DC Servo Motors Alignment Procedures Brightest Star, Two-Star Alignment Computerised Hand Controller Yes - SynScan Database 42,900+ Objects (NGC, SAO, IC Catalogues) Tripod Material Stainless Steel Dovetail Compatibility Vixen Warranty 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: SKW-127MAKSD-R