Skywatcher MC 127/1500 SkyMax 127T OTA

Description

Multi-coated BK7 optical glass and a low-expansion borosilicate primary mirror anchor the Skywatcher MC 127/1500 SkyMax 127T OTA high-contrast Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube assembly. 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 imaging and visual observation.

The Skywatcher MC 127/1500 SkyMax 127T OTA incorporates a Maksutov-Cassegrain optical system with an aluminized secondary spot and an MHTC multi-coated meniscus corrector. Its 370mm aluminum cylinder shell features an internal primary mirror micro-focusing mechanism, a 1.25-inch visual back with integrated T-2 camera threads, and a 44mm Vixen-style dovetail bar with direct 1/4-20 tripod threads. Weighing 3.45 kg (7.61 lbs), it provides portable high-focal-length planetary imaging.

Key Features of Skywatcher MC 127/1500 SkyMax 127T OTA

Built for high-contrast lunar and planetary observation, portable planetary video imaging, and terrestrial telephoto spotting, this 127mm Sky-Watcher SkyMax-127T OTA combines folded Maksutov optics with direct T-2 camera threading. Its dual 1/4-20 tripod threads deliver quick mounting across astronomy saddles and standard photographic tripods.

• 127mm (5.00 in) aperture with 1500mm focal length and long f/11.8 optical speed
• 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 1.25-inch visual back and T-2 thread
• Compact aluminum tube construction weighing 3.45 kg (7.61 lbs)
• Integrated Vixen-style 44mm dovetail bar with built-in 1/4-20 photo tripod threads
• 6×30 optical finderscope, 1.25-inch 90-degree star diagonal, and eyepieces included

Folded Catadioptric Optics & T-2 Camera Threads

The folded optical design packs a 1500mm focal length into a 370mm tube body, eliminating chromatic aberration across planetary disks, lunar rilles, and terrestrial subjects. Equipped with direct T-2 camera threads on the rear visual back, this Sky-Watcher OTA supports magnifications from 18.1x up to 254x.

Integrated Vixen Dovetail & 1/4-20 Photo Threads

Universal mount compatibility makes this compact Maksutov optical tube ideal for travel astronomy. The SkyMax-127T features an integrated 44mm Vixen dovetail bar equipped with standard 1/4-20 photo tripod socket threads, enabling direct connection to astronomy equatorial mounts, alt-azimuth heads, or standard heavy-duty photography tripods without extra adapters.

• Integrated Vixen-style 44mm dovetail bar with standard 1/4-20 photo tripod ports
• Rear 1.25-inch visual back with direct T-2 external camera coupling threads
• 1.25-inch 90-degree star diagonal paired with Super 25mm and 10mm eyepieces

Sky-Watcher SkyMax Black Diamond Warranty

The Skywatcher MC 127/1500 SkyMax 127T OTA is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The complete factory package contains the 127/1500 Maksutov optical tube assembly, integrated Vixen dovetail bar, 6×30 optical finderscope, 1.25-inch 90-degree star diagonal, and Super 25mm and 10mm eyepieces.