Sky-Watcher Skymax-150 PRO HEQ5 Pro SynScan – 150/1800 Maksutov-Cassegrain

Sky-Watcher SkyMax-150 PRO HEQ5 Pro: de premium planeetset

De topcombinatie van de 150-lijn: de 150/1800 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain (f/12) op de HEQ5 Pro SynScan, de montering die onder astrofotografen geldt als de standaard in zijn klasse. Voor visueel werk betekent dat: onverstoorbare stabiliteit op elke vergroting en ruime reserve voor camera-experimenten op maan en planeten.

What do you see through the SkyMax-150 PRO?

This is high-level planetary observation. Jupiter shows structure within the cloud bands, Saturn the Cassini Division as a constant, and Mars its polar caps and dark plains. The Moon at 200x is an endless landscape. Double stars split the 150 mm optics with book-like perfection: sharp Airy disks in calm air. Globular clusters and bright planetary nebulae complete the program.

HEQ5 Pro: stabiliteit met fotografische reserve

De HEQ5 Pro draagt deze compacte buis moeiteloos, waardoor trillingen vrijwel direct uitdempen. De SynScan GoTo vindt en volgt meer dan 42.800 objecten. Wie later een camera en een kleine refractor of Newton wil monteren, heeft met deze montering al het fundament in huis: dat maakt deze bundel een aankoop voor de lange termijn.

This is how to get the most out of this telescope

• Give the thick correcting lens plenty of time to cool down. 45 to 60 minutes with these larger lenses. A Maksutov rewards patience with a silent image.
• Protect against dew The front meniscus lens fogs up faster than a mirror. A dew shield is the most useful first upgrade for this type.
• Align the mount to Polaris: For visual use, roughly north and the correct pole height are sufficient; after that, you can follow objects effortlessly.
• Use a power tank: The SynScan mount runs on 12V and cold nights drain battery capacity.
• Magnification: het 28 mm oculair geeft 64x; een oculair rond 9 mm (200x) haalt het maximale uit deze set.
• Plan with the moon: Around the first quarter you see the most detail along the terminator. Our lunar calendar have the best nights in a row.

For whom yes and for whom no

Hello The moon and planet specialist, double star enthusiast, and urban observer: bright targets don't care much about light pollution. Unsure about the type? Our Telescope Buying Guide for Beginners List the considerations.

Not voor brede deep-sky-velden is het beeldveld van deze lange brandpuntsafstand te smal. Blijft het bij visueel waarnemen, dan volstaat de EQ5 SynScan-uitvoering en bespaar je een flink bedrag. Deep-sky-fotografie met lange belichtingen hoort bij de smart telescopes or a bright Newtonian; moon and planetary shots are precisely a specialty of this optics.

Featured accessories

These accessories add the most after purchase:

• Moon Filter 25%: at this long focal length, the moon is the main course, and bright. The Omegon Moon Filter 25% (1.25 inches) dims the light and increases the contrast. More explanation in our Moon filter guide.
• Smartphone adapter: Maksutov telescopes, with their long focal length, are particularly good for impressive moon photos taken with a phone. The Sky-Watcher SmartPhoto+ adapter comes with a special 20 mm photo eyepiece.
• Carrier bag there is an exact fit Maksutov 150 bag and a bag for the tripod. Look at the carrier bags.

Technical specifications

Included in the box

• Sky-Watcher SkyMax-150 PRO optical tube
• HEQ5 Pro SynScan GoTo Mount with Hand Controller and 1.75 inch Stainless Steel Tripod
• 28 mm 2 inch LET eyepiece (64x)
• 9x50 optical finder with crosshairs

Honest advice from observers

We sell and use the Sky-Watcher line ourselves. In our Sky-Watcher merk Guide We'll explain which series are strong and which you'd rather skip. View the full range on our Sky-Watcher merk Page. Order before 11:59 PM for fast delivery within the Netherlands and Belgium. Unsure about assembly or version? Call or email us; we're happy to help you with these systems.