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Skywatcher Skymax-180 Maksutov telescope 180mm 2700mm optical tube

Skywatcher Skymax-180 Maksutov telescope 180mm 2700mm optical tube


Skywatcher Skymax-180 180 / 2700mm optical tube

The Black Line Maksutov 180 / 2700mm is the largest Maksutov from Skywatcher. The manufacturer has created with this great Maksutov a specialist for viewing and photography of the moon and planets. Even sunspots can ALWAYS be observed high resolution with a matching filter (!).

Applications:

The Maksutov with a focal length of 2700mm is ideal for the dedicated lunar and planet observer. Even long-focal eyepieces bring with this Mak already a high magnification. Details guaranteed.

A Maksutov is just perfect for the moon and planets. If you live in a polluted area and you do not have the opportunity to move to darker areas, you should definitely include this system in your considerations. If you can not see enough deep sky objects anyway, a telescope for the moon and planets (sun ONLY with a suitable filter) is considered. Even in light polluted areas, these objects will always be a worthwhile destination due to their brightness. Although bright deep sky objects are possible, the main focus will be on the moon and planets.

Enjoy beautiful lunar and detailed planet observations (like the rings of Saturn, moon shadow games on Jupiter or its big red spot) and also interesting deep-sky excursions to brighter objects, such as the Orion Nebula, the open binary star cluster (h and chi) in the Perseus or even the galaxy groups M81, not to mention the star cluster in the Hercules M 13!

Together with the bright and high-contrast image, here are beautiful details. Of course, the field of view is slightly smaller than short-range devices, but I do not need it on the moon and planets. Since the longer focal length is advantageous because you do not need additional Barlow lens for higher magnifications. This is used at very high magnifications, if the visibility conditions (low air movement, good transparency of the sky ...) allow it. (Bear in mind that every movement of air is magnified.) Since the moon reflects enough light, it will be used primarily to observe the craters and surface structures of our satellite.

More field through 2 ":

For the Deep Sky observation, 2 "eyepieces are an advantage at this focal length, giving you more clarity and allowing you to use this long-firing system even for viewing larger nebulae, star clusters and galaxies." Maksutov already has the 2 "connector



Photography:

The BKM 180 has a direct SC connection. Recordings of lunar details and planets are particularly well possible with this device. The opening is ideal for achieving good results in local conditions.
The adaptation of cameras is possible.
Carry on the target object (a well motorized mount is required - see our offer including such a mount), you can with the moon and planets and the sun with a suitable filter (pay attention!) Record videos that you with the (usually freely downloadable) processing programs to best images can handle. Here you can also ask us, we are happy to advise you!

From a photographic point of view, the BKM 180 is a high-performance telephoto lens with a focal length of 2700mm and an aperture ratio of f / 15.

Spotting scope for nature observations: The Maksutov can also be used during the day. Here he also shows his sharp and contrasting image.
A bright picture at a higher magnification lets nature lovers and animal watchers get their money's worth. You will be more than happy!


The technical data:

- Opening: 180mm / focal length 2700mm
- opening ratio: f / 15
- Visual limit size: 13m8
- Resolution: 0.64 "
- Length of the tube: 50 cm
- Diameter of the tube: 21.6cm
- Weight of the tube: 7,8kg
- Easy focus through internal focus
- Connection for viable photo tripods
- Eyepiece side - 1.25 "connection
- 8x50 viewfinder with quick coupling
- free opening of the baffle tube: 30mm


Delivery:

- Maksutov Cassegrain with 2 "connection
- 8x50 viewfinder with quick coupling
- 2 "zenith mirror
- 9mm and 20mm 1.25 "LET eyepiece