SkyWatcher SkyMax 200DX OTA 200mm 8" f/10 Aplanatic Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

Experience premium sharpness, maximum contrast, and flat-field photography!

The new, highly impressive Sky-Watcher Skymax 200DX Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope is a premium aplanatic 200mm f/10 optical system, built for the experienced astrophotographer and visual observer who demands exceptional sharpness, maximum contrast, and a uniformly flat field across the entire image circle.

The Skymax 200DX features an innovative optical design that effectively suppresses off-axis coma and delivers an optimized, completely flat image field right to the edge. With its large 44mm image circle, it provides distortion-free imaging that meets even the highest demands for sharpness in deep-sky observation and high-resolution astrophotography. With an effective aperture of 200mm and a focal length of 2000mm at an aperture ratio of f/10, this telescope resolves even the finest surface details on the Moon and the planets of our solar system and delivers excellent results with smaller deep-sky objects as well.

For astrophotography, the 44mm fully illuminated and corrected image circle makes the telescope perfectly suited for modern cameras with full-frame sensors. For photographers who want a wider field of view and shorter exposure times, an optional 0.7x focal reducer (product no. 20118) is available, extending the telescope's operating range to a faster f/7 aperture.

The built-in fan and ventilated primary mirror cell ensure rapid temperature regulation of the telescope.

The telescope is equipped with a relatively small secondary mirror, limiting the obstruction to 22% (based on the surface area) to enable maximum contrast and the finest details.

Despite its high-performance optics, the Skymax 200DX remains compact and well-balanced, making it a practical option for permanent use in an observatory setup or as a portable astrograph when paired with one of our high-quality equatorial mounts.

Please note: The accessories shown are not included. (Without mount, finder scope, star diagonal, or eyepiece)

Expected availability from summer 2026

Features:

Optical Design: Maksutov-Cassegrain

Effective Aperture: 200 mm

Focal Length: 2000 mm

Aperture Ratio: f/10

Illuminated and Fully Corrected Image Circle: 44 mm

Built-in 12V fan and cooling vents

75 mm dovetail rail

2 finder shoes

Focusing knob with patented focus distance scale (38 m to infinity)

70 mm secondary mirror

Optional 0.7x Focal Reducer/Flattener (No. 20118) available separately!

OTA Length: 665 mm

OTA Diameter: 235 mm

OTA Weight: 12 kg

Scope of Delivery:

Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope Tube
Dust Cap

General
Shipping Weight: 15 kg
Shipping Dimensions: 80 x 40 x 35 cm
Optics
Type: Maksutov-Cassegrain
Focal Length (mm): 2000
Aperture (mm): 200
Aperture Ratio: f/10
Focus: Primary Mirror Focusing
Tube Weight (kg): 12