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<\/figure>\nWhat do you see through the SkyMax-127?<\/h2>\n
Bands of clouds on Jupiter with structure within, the Cassini Division in Saturn's rings, polar ice caps on Mars, and a moon worth a walk at 150x magnification. Double stars and bright, compact deep-sky objects like globular clusters complete the program. With automatic tracking, all of this stays in view.<\/p>\n
EQ3 Pro: Equatorial GoTo in a lightweight form<\/h2>\n
The EQ3 Pro is Sky-Watcher's lightest SynScan GoTo mount, and it's a perfect match for this compact telescope tube. Once aligned with Polaris, the mount tracks precisely, and the hand controller guides you to celestial highlights. It's also suitable as a first step into short lunar and planetary imaging.<\/p>\n
This is how to get the most out of this telescope<\/h2>\n\n- Give the thick correcting lens plenty of time to cool down.<\/strong> 45 to 60 minutes with these larger lenses. A Maksutov rewards patience with a silent image.<\/li>\n
- Protect against dew<\/strong> The front meniscus lens fogs up faster than a mirror. A dew shield is the most useful first upgrade for this type.<\/li>\n
- Align the mount to Polaris:<\/strong> For visual use, roughly north and the correct pole height are sufficient; after that, you can follow objects effortlessly.<\/li>\n
- Use a power tank:<\/strong> The SynScan mount runs on 12V and cold nights drain battery capacity.<\/li>\n
- Magnification:<\/strong> The 10mm eyepiece gives 150x, the optimum for this optics.<\/li>\n
- Plan with the moon:<\/strong> Around the first quarter you see the most detail along the terminator. Our lunar calendar<\/a> have the best nights in a row.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For whom yes and for whom no<\/h2>\n
Hello<\/strong> 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<\/a> List the considerations.<\/p>\nNot<\/strong> For wide deep-sky fields, the field of view of this long focal length is too narrow. If you want more aperture in the same format, the SkyMax-150 PRO EQ5 SynScan is the next step. Long exposure deep-sky photography is best suited for smart telescopes<\/a> or a bright Newtonian; moon and planetary shots are precisely a specialty of this optics.<\/p>\nFeatured accessories<\/h2>\n
These accessories add the most after purchase:<\/p>\n
\n- Moon Filter 25%:<\/strong> at this long focal length, the moon is the main course, and bright. The Omegon Moon Filter 25% (1.25 inches)<\/a> dims the light and increases the contrast. More explanation in our Moon filter guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Smartphone adapter:<\/strong> It\u2019s precisely with a Maksutov, with its long brand focal length, that moon photos taken with a phone are impressive. The Sky-Watcher SmartPhoto+ adapter<\/a> comes with a special 20 mm photo eyepiece.<\/li>\n
- Carrier bag<\/strong> There is a suitable bag for the EQ3 mount. Check out the carrier bags<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Technical specifications<\/h2>\n
For whom yes and for whom no<\/h2>\n
Hello<\/strong> 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<\/a> List the considerations.<\/p>\n Not<\/strong> For wide deep-sky fields, the field of view of this long focal length is too narrow. If you want more aperture in the same format, the SkyMax-150 PRO EQ5 SynScan is the next step. Long exposure deep-sky photography is best suited for smart telescopes<\/a> or a bright Newtonian; moon and planetary shots are precisely a specialty of this optics.<\/p>\n These accessories add the most after purchase:<\/p>\nFeatured accessories<\/h2>\n
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Technical specifications<\/h2>\n
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