Skymax Maksutov-Cassegrain 180mm Telescope - S11540
Sky-Watcher
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The Sky-Watcher Skymax 180mm Maksutov-Cassegrain is a premium compact telescope featuring a 180mm aperture with an exceptionally long 2700mm focal length (f/15), ideal for detailed planetary and lunar observation. Its folded Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design delivers sharp, high-contrast refractor-like views while remaining portable at just 19 lbs, making it the largest scope in Sky-Watcher's acclaimed Skymax series. The telescope excels for both visual astronomy and astrophotography, with fully multicoated premium Schott optical glass and proprietary mirror coatings that produce 94% reflectivity, enabling superb resolution for planetary detail and capable deep-sky performance.
Specifications
| Tube Coating | Glossy black diamond metal-flake |
| Star Diagonal | 2-inch 90-degree mirror type |
| Eyepiece Magnification | 96 |
| Weight | 8.6 lb |
| Included Finderscope | 9x50 |
| Eyepiece Field of View | 0.58° |
| Focal length | 2700 mm |
| Mirror Reflectivity | 94% |
| Dovetail | Vixen-style |
| Focal ratio | f/15 |
| Included Eyepiece | 28mm 2-inch LET |
| Aperture | 180 mm |
| Optical design | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Focuser Type | Internal movable primary mirror |