{"id":90337,"date":"2025-11-29T09:53:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T08:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=90337"},"modified":"2026-07-16T18:42:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T16:42:42","slug":"sky-watcher-skymax-150-pro-150-1800","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-skymax-150-pro-150-1800\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Skymax-150 PRO \u2013 150\/1800 Maksutov-Cassegrain"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Sky-Watcher SkyMax-150 PRO (OTA): The Planet Cannon as an Individual Tube<\/h2>\n<p>The Sky-Watcher SkyMax-150 PRO is a Maksutov-Cassegrain with a 150mm aperture and 1800mm focal length (f\/12) in a mere 40cm tube. This is the standalone optical tube assembly (OTA) for those who already have a sturdy mount: maximum sharpness and contrast at high magnifications, supplied with a deluxe 28mm 2-inch LET eyepiece and a 9x50 finderscope.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Skywatcher-MC-150-1800-Telescoop-Maksutov-SkyMax-OTA-2.jpg\" alt=\"Sky-Watcher SkyMax-150 PRO Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Tube\" class=\"wp-image-\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<h2>What do you see through the SkyMax-150 PRO?<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2>PRO-performance: built for the demanding observer<\/h2>\n<p>The closed tube keeps the optics dust- and maintenance-free, and the included 28mm long eye relief eyepiece (64x) provides a comfortably wide field of view, even with glasses. When choosing a mount, consider the long lever arm of the 1800mm focal length: an EQ5-class mount or heavier is recommended.<\/p>\n<h2>This is how to get the most out of this telescope<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>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<li><strong>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<li><strong>Magnification:<\/strong> The 28mm eyepiece provides 64x magnification; for planets, an eyepiece around 9mm (200x) is the logical addition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan with the moon:<\/strong> Around the first quarter you see the most detail along the terminator. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/moon-calendar\/\">lunar calendar<\/a> have the best nights in a row.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>For whom yes and for whom no<\/h2>\n<p><strong>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/the-best-telescope-for-beginners\/\">Telescope Buying Guide for Beginners<\/a> List the considerations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Not<\/strong> For wide deep-sky fields, the field of view of this long focal length is too narrow. If you're looking for a complete set, check out the 150 PRO bundles with EQ5, EQ5 SynScan or HEQ5 Pro mount. Long exposure deep-sky photography belongs with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescopes\/smart-telescopes\/\">smart telescopes<\/a> or a bright Newtonian; moon and planetary shots are precisely a specialty of this optics.<\/p>\n<h2>Featured accessories<\/h2>\n<p>These accessories add the most after purchase:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Moon Filter 25%:<\/strong> at this long focal length, the moon is the main course, and bright. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/omegon-moon-filter-25-125\/\">Omegon Moon Filter 25% (1.25 inches)<\/a> dims the light and increases the contrast. More explanation in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/best-moon-filter-telescope\/\">Moon filter guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smartphone adapter:<\/strong> Maksutov telescopes, with their long focal length, are particularly good for impressive moon photos taken with a phone. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-smartphoto-plus-smartphone-adapter-20mm-eyepiece\/\">Sky-Watcher SmartPhoto+ adapter<\/a> comes with a special 20 mm photo eyepiece.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carrier bag<\/strong> There is an exact fitting upholstered Maksutov 150 bag for this tube. Look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/telescope-accessories\/carrier-bags\/\">carrier bags<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Technical specifications<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Specification<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Optical design<\/td>\n<td>Maksutov-Cassegrain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Opening<\/td>\n<td>150 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Focal length<\/td>\n<td>1800 mm (f\/12)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tube length<\/td>\n<td>40 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mount<\/td>\n<td>None (separate OTA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ocular<\/td>\n<td>28 mm 2 inch LET, long eye relief (64x)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Seeker<\/td>\n<td>9x50 optical finder with crosshairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maximum useful magnification<\/td>\n<td>Around 300x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Included in the box<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sky-Watcher SkyMax-150 PRO optical tube (OTA, without mount)<\/li>\n<li>28 mm 2 inch LET eyepiece (64x, long eye relief)<\/li>\n<li>9x50 optical finder with crosshairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Honest advice from observers<\/h2>\n<p>We sell and use the Sky-Watcher line ourselves. In our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/skywatcher-telescopes\/\">Sky-Watcher merk Guide<\/a> We'll explain which series are strong and which you'd rather skip. View the full range on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/brands\/sky-watcher\/\">Sky-Watcher merk Page<\/a>. 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.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Sky-Watcher SkyMax-150 PRO (OTA)<\/strong> is a 150\/1800 mm (f\/12) Maksutov-Cassegrain in a 40 cm tube: maximum planetary and lunar sharpness on its own sturdy mount. 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