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Sky-Watcher's Skymax 150 is a Maksutov-Cassegrain design that offers astronomers a large visual aperture, high contrast, and long focal length in a compact package. This telescope delivers higher levels of planetary detail due to a focal length that is 5-7 times longer than your average Newtonian or refractor telescope. The Maksutov design uses a convex meniscus lens corrector, resulting in a smaller secondary mirror that limits obstruction and increases contrast, while eliminating the need for periodic collimation. Despite nearly 6 inches of aperture, the 150mm Skymax weighs in at just 14 pounds, making it significantly lighter than a comparable refractor.
| Weight | 14 lb |
| Eyepiece Type | 2 inch LET |
| Aperture | 150 mm |
| Mirror Reflectivity | 94% |
| Star Diagonal | 2 inch 90-degree |
| Internal Focuser | ✓ |
| Focal length | 1800 mm |
| Optical design | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Dovetail Plate | Vixen-style |
| Focal ratio | f/12 |
| Included Eyepiece | 28mm |
| Primary Mirror Coating | Radiant Aluminum Quartz (RAQ) |
| Tube Material | Aluminum |
| Tube Finish | Glossy black diamond metal-flake |
| Mirror Material | Borosilicate |
| Finderscope | 8x50 |
| Corrector Plate Coating | Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC) |