Skywatcher MC 102/1300 SkyMax EQ-2 Telescope

Description

Track lunar crater formations and planetary cloud belts across celestial coordinates with the Skywatcher MC 102/1300 SkyMax EQ-2 Telescope manual equatorial Maksutov-Cassegrain system. Designed with an f/12.7 focal ratio, this 102mm (4.02 in) aperture telescope features a 1300mm focal length, delivering 1.14 arcseconds Dawes resolving power and reaching magnitude 12.5 for high-contrast urban astronomy.

The Skywatcher MC 102/1300 SkyMax EQ-2 Telescope incorporates a spherical primary mirror made from low-expansion borosilicate glass and a BK7 meniscus corrector lens treated with Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC). Its compact 310mm aluminum tube features an internal primary mirror focus mechanism with a rubberized knob. Mounted on an EQ-2 manual German equatorial mount with slow-motion cables on an aluminum tripod, the 1.93 kg (4.25 lbs) OTA ensures steady polar tracking.

Key Features of Skywatcher MC 102/1300 SkyMax EQ-2 Telescope

Engineered for high-contrast planetary viewing, lunar mapping, and urban astronomy, this 102mm Sky-Watcher SkyMax Maksutov pairs a folded optical design with an EQ-2 equatorial mount. Its manual slow-motion controls and sealed optical tube deliver sharp, color-free views of Saturn’s rings and Jupiter.

• 102mm (4.02 in) clear aperture with 1300mm focal length and long f/12.7 focal ratio
• Maksutov-Cassegrain design with BK7 meniscus corrector and borosilicate primary
• Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC) for maximum optical transmission
• 34% secondary obstruction by diameter (35mm secondary baffle, 11.6% by area)
• Internal primary mirror focus mechanism with precision rubberized adjustment knob
• EQ-2 manual German equatorial mount with counterbalance weight and accessory tray
• Dual-axis slow-motion tracking controls for smooth manual celestial navigation
• Red dot finder, 1.25-inch 90-degree star diagonal, and eyepieces included

Folded Maksutov Optics & Pure Color Fidelity

The folded catadioptric optical system packs a 1300mm focal length into a compact 310mm tube body, eliminating chromatic aberration across planetary disks and bright lunar features. Featuring sealed optics that resist dust, this Sky-Watcher telescope supports magnifications from 14.6x up to 204x.

EQ-2 Equatorial Mount & Manual RA/Dec Controls

Following celestial targets at high magnification requires polar alignment tracking. The Sky-Watcher SkyMax 102 EQ-2 features an equatorial mount head equipped with slow-motion control cables that allow stargazers to follow objects along right ascension smoothly. Paired with an aluminum tripod and counterweight, it provides a stable platform for planetary observation.

• EQ-2 manual German equatorial mount with counterweight for smooth polar tracking
• 1.25-inch 90-degree star diagonal paired with Super 25mm and 10mm eyepieces
• Red dot finder scope mounted on the optical tube for easy target acquisition

Sky-Watcher SkyMax Black Diamond Warranty

The Skywatcher MC 102/1300 SkyMax EQ-2 Telescope is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The complete factory package contains the 102mm Maksutov OTA, EQ-2 equatorial mount head, aluminum tripod with accessory tray, counterweight, red dot finder, 1.25-inch 90-degree star diagonal, and two eyepieces.