Skywatcher MC 127/1500 Heritage Virtuoso GTi Dobsonian Telescope

Description

Control high-contrast lunar and planetary exploration directly from your smartphone with the Skywatcher MC 127/1500 Heritage Virtuoso GTi Dobsonian Telescope motorized GoTo tabletop system. Designed with an f/11.8 focal ratio, this 127mm (5.00 in) aperture telescope features a 1500mm focal length, delivering 0.91 arcseconds Dawes resolving power and reaching magnitude 13.2 for planetary EAA and grab-and-go observation.

The Skywatcher MC 127/1500 Heritage Virtuoso GTi Dobsonian Telescope features a spherical borosilicate primary mirror and an MHTC multi-coated BK7 meniscus corrector lens. Its compact 370mm aluminum tube includes an internal primary mirror micro-focusing mechanism and an integrated Vixen dovetail bar. Supported by a motorized Virtuoso GTi alt-azimuth GoTo tabletop base with Freedom-Find dual encoders and integrated Wi-Fi, the 3.45 kg (7.61 lbs) OTA allows wireless smart-device tracking without lost alignment.

Key Features of Skywatcher MC 127/1500 Heritage Virtuoso GTi Dobsonian Telescope

Engineered for smart-device controlled lunar exploration and high-resolution planetary EAA, this 127mm Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi Maksutov pairs folded catadioptric optics with a motorized GoTo base. Its Freedom-Find dual encoders allow manual panning without resetting computerized alignment coordinates, delivering sharp views across solar system targets.

• 127mm (5.00 in) clear aperture with 1500mm focal length and long f/11.8 focal ratio
• Maksutov-Cassegrain design with BK7 meniscus corrector and borosilicate primary
• Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC) on meniscus corrector lens
• 30.7% secondary obstruction by diameter (39mm secondary baffle, 9.4% by area)
• Internal primary mirror focus mechanism with precision rubberized adjustment knob
• Virtuoso GTi motorized alt-azimuth GoTo tabletop base with integrated Wi-Fi
• Freedom-Find dual-encoder technology allowing manual panning without lost alignment
• Red dot finder, 1.25-inch 90-degree star diagonal, and 10mm and 25mm eyepieces included

5-Inch Maksutov-Cassegrain Optics & 0.91 Arcsecond Resolution

The 127mm multi-coated catadioptric system packs a 1500mm focal length into a 370mm tube body, eliminating chromatic aberration on planetary disks and fine lunar topography. Supported by a sealed aluminum chassis, this Sky-Watcher Maksutov supports magnifications from 18.1x up to 254x.

Virtuoso GTi Motorized Base & Freedom-Find Encoders

Effortless target acquisition is made simple with built-in Wi-Fi and motorized GoTo tracking. The Virtuoso GTi tabletop base automatically locates thousands of celestial objects via your smartphone. Equipped with patented Freedom-Find dual encoders, observers can manually nudge the telescope to a new target without resetting computerized alignment settings.

• Motorized GoTo tracking base with internal Wi-Fi for wireless smartphone control
• Freedom-Find auxiliary dual encoders allowing manual re-positioning without lost alignment
• Compact tabletop form factor ideal for balconies, backyard tables, and travel astronomy

Sky-Watcher Heritage Virtuoso GTi Warranty

The Skywatcher MC 127/1500 Heritage Virtuoso GTi Dobsonian Telescope is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The complete factory package contains the 127mm Maksutov OTA, Virtuoso GTi tabletop GoTo base, red dot finder, 1.25-inch 90-degree star diagonal, and 10mm and 25mm eyepieces.