Sky-Watcher Skymax 180
Sky-Watcher Skymax 180
Sky-Watcher Skymax 180
Sky-Watcher Skymax 180
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Sky-Watcher Skymax 180

SkywatcherSKU: S11540
Price:
$2,330.00 CAD
Stock:
On Backorder — ships when available
  • Description
  • Specifications
The Sky-Watcher Skymax Maksutov-Cassegrains are the ultimate take-anywhere telescopes. Despite their small dimensions they pack a powerful punch. Their high-resolution, diffraction-limited optical systems are multi-coated to maximize contrast and image sharpness.
SKUS11540
UPC050234115407
Optical Info
Optical DesignMak-Cass
Mirror Coatings94% Aluminum
Lens CoatingsFully Multi-Coated
Glass TypeBK7/Borosilicate
True Aperture (mm)182
Primary Aperture (mm)199
F/Ratio15
Focal Length (mm)2700
Secondary Diameter41mm
Secondary Obstruction (by diameter)23%
Secondary Obstruction by Area5%
Observational Info
Dawes Limit0.64
Rayleigh Limit0.78
Limiting Mag.13.8
Minimum Magnification26
Maximum Magnification354
Light Gathering (compared to next size down)44%
General Info
FocuserPrimary Mirror
OTA Length (Retract/Ext.)22"
OTA Outer Diameter8.625"
OTA Weight (with accessories)19
Accessories
Included Finder9x50 Finder
Included Diagonal2" Star Diagonal
Mounting AccessoriesV-Rail
Included Eyepieces28 LET
Magnification w/ Included Eyepieces96.4x
Included CaseNo
CorrectorNo

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