Sky Watcher SkyWatcher Skymax 180mm MaksutovCassegrain Large Aperture CompoundStyle Reflector Telescope S11540

SkyWatchers premiere line of MaksutovCassegrain telescopes create a perfect blend of aperture and lightweight portability This telescope design has a reputation for sharp highcontrast views ideal for planetary observationMaksutovCassegrain telescopes serve as an alternative to SchmidtCassegrains and Newtonians and offer astronomers a large visual aperture high contrast and long focal length in a compact package Maksutovs deliver better planetary detail than other telescopes due to a focal length thats 57 times longer increasing overall magnification MaksutovCassegrains also uses a meniscusshaped corrector plate eliminating any spherical aberration caused by the primary mirrorOur Maksutov series telescopes deliver refractorlike views and superior contrast while allowing for larger apertures at a fraction of the cost Our Maksutov series features a borosilicate primary mirror with an aluminum coating and a quartz overcoat producing 94 reflectivity The corrector plate utilizes our proprietary Metallic High Transmission Coatings MHTC giving visual astronomers professionalgrade optics creating a unique viewing experienceIn addition to the visual benefits of SkyWatcher Maksutovs these serve as excellent optical tubes for imaging planetary lunar or solar with use of a solar filter For astronomers looking to start in astrophotography the SkyWatcher Maksutovs deliver exceptionally long focal lengths necessary for imaging planetary detail This provides an increased image scale forgoing the need of a barlow lens or other accessories that may increase exposure timesAs customary with all SkyWatcher products the Maksutov series includes a bundle of accessories including a 28mm 2inch eyepiece 2inch 90 degree star diagonal and a 9x50 straightthrough finderscope