Sky-Watcher 180/2700 Skymax Maksutov (OTA)
Sky-Watcher 180/2700 Skymax Maksutov (OTA)
( Sky-Watcher SWMAK180OTA)
- Australian Sky-Watcher Warranty
- Purchase Guarantee (see T&C's)
- Sky-Watcher 180/2700
- Maksutov-Cassegrain
- 2" Focuser
- Planetary Imaging
Overview
The Sky-Watcher 180/2700 Skymax Maksutov-Cassegrain is a compact yet powerful telescope combining a front meniscus and two mirrors. Its closed-tube design protects the mirrors from dust, humidity, and atmospheric disturbances, minimizing tube currents that can reduce resolution. With a long focal length, the telescope allows high magnification using medium focal length eyepieces, making it ideal for detailed planetary observations and high-resolution astrophotography of the Moon and planets. The 2" focuser accommodates a wide range of accessories and connects via a standard 2"-24 Schmidt-Cassegrain thread. Fully multi-coated meniscus improves light transmission, ensuring sharp, bright, and high-contrast images.
Key Features:
Compact High-Power Design
The Sky-Watcher 180/2700 Skymax Maksutov-Cassegrain features a compact closed-tube design, combining a front meniscus and two mirrors for high-resolution planetary observation and astrophotography.
Protected & Coated Optics
Fully multi-coated meniscus protects mirrors from dust and humidity, minimizes tube currents, and ensures sharp, bright, and high-contrast imaging.
Long Focal Length
Provides high magnification using medium focal length eyepieces, making it ideal for detailed observations of the Moon and planets.
Accessory Compatibility
Equipped with a 2" focuser and standard 2"-24 Schmidt-Cassegrain thread for a wide range of astrophotography and observational accessories.
Skywatcher Telescopes - The Company
In late 1999 the Skywatcher brand was born in Canada. Today Skywatcher is recognised as being one of the world's largest telescope suppliers. With a mission statement like the following, it is no wonder they are one of the world's biggest brands for night gazing.
'We believe that beginners’ first scopes should be not only affordable, but also of the highest quality. Looking through a telescope for the first time is a magical moment and we believe in magic! We're called “Sky-Watcher”: our desire is to see the world-wide community of sky watchers grow, until, one day, every person in the world can be a part of our community!
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Model Number | SWMAK180-OTA |
| Aperture | 180 mm |
| Focal Length | 2700 mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/15 |
| Secondary Mirror | 41 mm |
| Linear Obstruction | 23% |
| Resolving Power | 0.67 arc sec |
| Stellar Limiting Magnitude | 13.3 |
| Max Magnification | 360x |
| Light Gathering Power | 661× human eye |
| Mount Attachment | Vixen style bar bolted on tube |
| Focuser | Primary mirror shifting |
| Tube Weight | 7.8 kg |
| Tube Length | 500 mm (without diagonal) |
| Tube Diameter | 216 mm |
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Peace of Mind Purchase Guarantee
This product is supplied via Sky-Watcher Australia and enjoys the FULL benefits of the 'Genuine Sky-Watcher Australian Warranty'. (You may also be entitled to other consumer warranties as provided by the Australian Consumer Guarantee and these entitlements are not limited by this warranty). In the event that this product should fail please contact our service department or you can speak with Sky-Watcher Australia directly.
We are a FULLY AUTHORISED Australian retailer for Sky-Watcher Australia.
Disclaimer
Due to differing operating costs associated with selling products via different marketplaces, our pricing may vary.
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