Sky-Watcher Skymax 180

Sky-Watcher Skymax 180

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.

SKU S11540
UPC 050234115407
Optical Info

Optical Design Mak-Cass
Mirror Coatings 94% Aluminum
Lens Coatings Fully Multi-Coated
Glass Type BK7/Borosilicate
True Aperture (mm) 182
Primary Aperture (mm) 199
F/Ratio 15
Focal Length (mm) 2700
Secondary Diameter 41mm
Secondary Obstruction (by diameter) 23%
Secondary Obstruction by Area 5%
Observational Info

Dawes Limit 0.64
Rayleigh Limit 0.78
Limiting Mag. 13.8
Minimum Magnification 26
Maximum Magnification 354
Light Gathering (compared to next size down) 44%
General Info

Focuser Primary Mirror
OTA Length (Retract/Ext.) 22"
OTA Outer Diameter 8.625"
OTA Weight (with accessories) 19
Accessories

Included Finder 9x50 Finder
Included Diagonal 2" Star Diagonal
Mounting Accessories V-Rail
Included Eyepieces 28 LET
Magnification w/ Included Eyepieces 96.4x