Product Overview
CELEBRATING A QUARTER CENTURY OF QUALITY, VALUE, SERVICE, AND INNOVATION
Since 1999, Sky-Watcher’s singular passion has been to provide our customers with finely crafted astronomical instruments at accessible prices.
From the very start, we have been committed to delivering extraordinary optical and mechanical performance, calculated design, and tested durability. Our dedication to quality is evident in every aspect of our products, from the precision-crafted mirrors and lenses to our rock-solid mounts and tripods.
As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we are incredibly proud of the contributions we have made to the world of astronomy. We are grateful to our loyal customers who have supported us over the years, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with the best possible telescopes, mounts, and accessories for many years to come.
MARKING 25 YEARS OF EMPOWERING STARGAZERS,
SKY-WATCHER PRESENTS A LIMITED EDITION TELESCOPE AND SHOWPIECE: THE SKYMAX 127 VIRTUOSO GTi
This tabletop telescope isn't just a powerful instrument; it's a collector’s item, a tribute to innovation, and your gateway to celestial wonders.
Housed in a sleek, commemorative design, the 25th Anniversary SkyMax 127 Virtuoso GTi boasts a premium SkyMax reflector telescope. Renowned for its crisp, aberration-free views, this 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain design captures breathtaking detail of planets, nebulae, galaxies, the rings of Saturn, Jupiter’s Great Red Spot and Galilean moons, as well as craters and mountain ranges on the Moon.
The 25th Anniversary Virtuoso GTi mount effortlessly navigates the night sky, automatically slewing to over 10,000 celestial marvels with the free SynScan app that also features user-friendly tours and information (42,000+ objects with the optional hand controller). Plus, with Sky-Watcher’s patented Freedom-Find™ technology the user can unlock the clutch and adjust the mount manually without losing their alignment. The optical tube features a vixen-style dovetail which can be attached to most standard astronomy mounts and the base can be attached to a standard photographic tripod for multiple configurations.
This limited-edition telescope isn't just about performance; it's about an experience. Imagine gifting yourself or a loved one not just a legacy piece, but a window to the universe personalized with a commemorative anniversary plaque. Every observation becomes a journey through time, celebrating Sky-Watcher's dedication to bringing the cosmos closer.
The 25th Anniversary SkyMax 127 Virtuoso GTi: a powerful observing tool, a stunning conversation starter, and a limited-edition treasure for discerning stargazers. Celebrate 25 years of wonder with Sky-Watcher – explore the universe like never before!
Specifications
| Optical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Mirror Coating | RAQ™ Coatings |
| Reflectivity | 94% |
| Mirror Type (Monolithic/Conical/Fused conical) | Conical |
| Glass Type | Borosilicate |
| Primary Aperture (mm) | 127 |
| F/Ratio | 12.1 |
| Focal Length (mm) | 1540mm |
| Secondary Diameter (minor axis) | 39mm |
| Secondary Obstruction by Diameter | 31% |
| Secondary Obstruction by Area | 9% |
| Primary cell supports (how many support points) | Center Baffle |
| Optical Quality | Diffraction limited (1/4 wave) |
| Collimatable Cell | Primary |
| Mechanical Specifications | |
| Focuser Type | Primary |
| Focuser Size | 2" |
| Focuser: Dual or Single Speed | Single |
| Compression Ring | No |
| Optical Tube length | 15" |
| Optical Tube weight (with accessories) | 10 pounds |
| Assembled base weight | 11 pounds |
| Total Weight (with accessories) | 21 pounds |
| Type of bearing used (telfon/roller) | Roller |
| Hardware included with base | Yes |
| Collapsible Tube | No |
| Tripod Mount | 3/8 thread block |
| Electronic Specifications (GoTo only models) | |
| Required Power | 12v/AAs (8x) |
| Power port diameter | 2.1mm |
| Freedom Find | Yes |
| Clutch Type | Hand Clutch |
| Can clutches be adjusted | Yes |
| Built-in WiFi | Yes |
| Hand Controller | Optional |
| Database | Complete Messier, Caldwell, NGC, IC and SAO catalogs, user defined objects. Total 10,000+ objects |
| Accessories | |
| Eyepieces | 28mm 2" LET eyepiece |
| Collimation eyepiece | No |
| Included finder | 9x50 optical finder |
| Mounting Hardware | V-style dovetail |
| Additional Accessories | 2" diagonal |
| Manual | Yes |
| Case | No |
| Shipping Weight | 28 pounds |
| Shipping Dimensions (Box 1 / Box) | 23"x17"x16.5" |
| Observational Info | |
| Dawes Limit | 0.91 |
| Rayleigh Limit | 1.1 |
| Limiting Magnitude | 13 |
| Minimum Magnification | 18x |
| Maximum Magnification | 250x |
| Magnification with included eyepieces | 55x (28mm) |
| Light Gather (compared to next size down) | 55 (Compared to Skymax 102) |
| Intended use | Visual |
