Skywatcher Maksutov Telescopes Maksutov telescope are a type of Catadioptric design and are very capable telescopes and can provide many years of happy observing. Best for viewing the Moon, Planets and Double Stars.

Skymax 127 on EQ3-2 Mount The highly regarded Skymax 127 EQ3-2 is ideal for the viewing the Moon, Planets and coloured Double Stars plus brighter Deep Sky Objects. Despite its compact dimensions its long focal length and well designed optics mean it works well at high magnification needed for the Planets with views equivalent to a high end Apochromatic refractor. Supplied with the EQ3-2 equatorial mount, which when polar aligned, will allow you to easily track objects as they move across the night sky via its slow motion control cables. Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x75 & x150 Realistic Maximum Magnification: x240 Diameter of Primary Mirror: 127mm Telescope Focal Length: 1500mm (f/11.81) Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 20mm (Photo/Visual) Red Dot Finder Universal Smartphone Camera Adaptor EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray Price: £599.00 Dual Axis Motor drive - £169.00 EQ3 Polar Scope - £33.00 A very popular telescope that provides some of the best views of the Moon and Planets for the price. It is also capable of showing the brighter Deep Sky Objects, however, the larger secondary mirror mean that the views are dimmer than a similar sized Reflector. The EQ3-2 mount is heavy giving great stability. I don’t recommend the lighter mounts which are less stable as at high magnification any wobble will be very noticeable.

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Recommended Accessories: Variable Polarising Moon filter £27.00 2x Barlow Lens (if not supplied) £27.00

StarQuest DX102MC The Maksutov telescope design folds 1300mm of focal length into a short tube making it quite portable. The optics produce pin point stars and very good contrast when viewing the Planets. The StarQuest DX Mount is well-engineered and lightweight making it easy to manage, suited to both beginners and experienced observers alike. The mount, when polar aligned, allows you to easily track objects as they move across the night sky with its smoothly operated slow motion control cables. Specifications: Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x65 & x130 Realistic Maximum Magnification: x180 Diameter of Primary Mirror: 102mm Telescope Focal Length: 1300mm (f/12.7) Eyepieces Supplied: 10mm & 20mm Photo/Visual Red Dot Finder Universal Smartphone Adaptor 90º Star Diagonal 1.25" StarQuest DX Deluxe Equatorial Mount Fully-Adjustable Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray Mount Payload Capacity: 5kg Price: £329.00 The Skymax 102 telescope has a small aperture, but works well enough if you only want to view the Moon, Planets and Double Stars.

My Verdict: Excellent telescope for Planetary views.

My Verdict: Good telescope within its limits

Skywatcher Maksutov Telescopes Maksutov telescope are a type of Catadioptric design and are very capable telescopes and can provide many years of happy observing. Best for viewing the Moon, Planets and Double Stars.

Skymax 127 on EQ3-2 Mount The highly regarded Skymax 127 EQ3-2 is ideal for the viewing the Moon, Planets and coloured Double Stars plus brighter Deep Sky Objects. Despite its compact dimensions its long focal length and well designed optics mean it works well at high magnification needed for the Planets with views equivalent to a high end Apochromatic refractor. Supplied with the EQ3-2 equatorial mount, which when polar aligned, will allow you to easily track objects as they move across the night sky via its slow motion control cables. Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x75 & x150 Realistic Maximum Magnification: x240 Diameter of Primary Mirror: 127mm Telescope Focal Length: 1500mm (f/11.81) Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 20mm (Photo/Visual) Red Dot Finder Universal Smartphone Camera Adaptor EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray Price: £599.00 Dual Axis Motor drive - £169.00 EQ3 Polar Scope - £33.00 A very popular telescope that provides some of the best views of the Moon and Planets for the price. It is also capable of showing the brighter Deep Sky Objects, however, the larger secondary mirror mean that the views are dimmer than a similar sized Reflector. The EQ3-2 mount is heavy giving great stability. I don’t recommend the lighter mounts which are less stable as at high magnification any wobble will be very noticeable.

All prices are subject to change without notice

Recommended Accessories: Variable Polarising Moon filter £27.00 2x Barlow Lens (if not supplied) £27.00

StarQuest DX102MC The Maksutov telescope design folds 1300mm of focal length into a short tube making it quite portable. The optics produce pin point stars and very good contrast when viewing the Planets. The StarQuest DX Mount is well-engineered and lightweight making it easy to manage, suited to both beginners and experienced observers alike. The mount, when polar aligned, allows you to easily track objects as they move across the night sky with its smoothly operated slow motion control cables. Specifications: Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x65 & x130 Realistic Maximum Magnification: x180 Diameter of Primary Mirror: 102mm Telescope Focal Length: 1300mm (f/12.7) Eyepieces Supplied: 10mm & 20mm Photo/Visual Red Dot Finder Universal Smartphone Adaptor 90º Star Diagonal 1.25" StarQuest DX Deluxe Equatorial Mount Fully-Adjustable Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray Mount Payload Capacity: 5kg Price: £329.00 The Skymax 102 telescope has a small aperture, but works well enough if you only want to view the Moon, Planets and Double Stars.

Skymax 127 My Verdict: Excellent telescope for Planetary views.

StarQuest DX102MC My Verdict: Good telescope within its limits