Skymax 150
Sky-Watcher
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The Sky-Watcher Skymax 150 is a Maksutov-Cassegrain design that delivers crisp, contrasty views with superior image sharpness compared to Schmidt-Cassegrains, offering a large visual aperture, high contrast, and long focal length in a compact package. These telescopes deliver higher levels of planetary detail due to a focal length that is 5-7 times longer than your average Newtonian or refractor telescope. Despite nearly 6" of aperture, the 150mm Skymax weighs in at just 14 lb, making it significantly lighter than a comparable refractor, making it ideal for planetary and lunar observation as well as deep-sky imaging when paired with appropriate mounts and accessories.
Specifications
| Highest magnification | 300 |
| Optics type | Reflector |
| Aperture | 150 mm |
| Focal length | 1800 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/12 |
| Highest Practical Magnification | 450 |
| Central Obstruction Diameter | 47 mm |
| Finderscope | 9x50 |
| Star Diagonal | 2 inch 90 degree mirror type |
| Mirror Reflectivity | 94% |
| Weight | 5.3 lb |
| Eyepiece Magnification (28mm) | 64 |
| Included Eyepiece | 28mm 2 inch LET |