Skywatcher Telescope SKYMAX 150 PRO FUSION 120i SYNSCAN

Skywatcher Telescope SKYMAX 150 PRO FUSION 120i SYNSCAN: detailed overview

Skywatcher Telescope SKYMAX 150 PRO FUSION 120i SYNSCAN is maksutov-Cassegrains provide a long focal length in a very compact optical tube. Their main strengths are the Moon, planets, double stars and other small, detailed targets. Key product data include Okular: 28mm 2" LET; Payload: 12kg; Anschlußbuchsen: USB-B, Autoguider ST4; SynScan Handbox, Stromanschlußbuchse. The important point is not a single specification on its own, but the way optics, mechanics and intended use work together.

The closed optical design is low-maintenance and the long focal length allows high magnification with comfortable eyepiece focal lengths. Very wide fields are naturally less of a priority with this design. This makes it easier to choose the product for a real observing or imaging task rather than simply chasing the highest specification.

Who is it for?

• Lunar and planetary observers
• Double-star observing
• Portable observers with limited storage space

Technical features from the product data

• Okular: 28mm 2" LET
• Payload: 12kg
• Anschlußbuchsen: USB-B, Autoguider ST4; SynScan Handbox, Stromanschlußbuchse
• Stromversorgung: Interner wiederaufladbarer Lithium-Ionen-Akku 9,6 V 45 Ah oder 12–15 Volt DC 3A exxternes Netzteil (nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten)
• Antrieb: Schrittmotoren mit Schneckenrad und Schneckengetriebe. Zähnezahl 180 (beide Achsen)
• Abmessungen des Montierungskopfes: 335 x 214 x 467 mm
• Optik / Bauart: Maksutov-Cassegrain:
• Brennweite (mm): 1800
• Öffnung (mm): 150
• Focal ratio: f:12

Practical use, selection and system planning

After a substantial temperature change, allow a Maksutov time to reach thermal equilibrium. At high magnification, a stable tripod or mount has a noticeable effect on observing comfort. When building the complete setup, also consider existing connections, weight, working distances and equipment you already own. A clean mechanical system is easier to use and simpler to expand later.

Our recommendation

Choose accessories and upgrades for the actual application rather than theoretical maximum values. A well-matched system is usually more capable and more pleasant to use than a combination where components only just fit together.

Related products and alternatives

If you would like to compare alternatives or related equipment, these products are worth a look: Sky-Watcher Skymax 127 AZ-GTi Maksutov Telescope  ·  Sky-Watcher Skymax 102 AZ-GTi Wi-Fi GoTo Telescope  ·  Sky-Watcher Skymax 102 AZ-Go2 Wi-Fi GoTo Telescope