Skymax-127 on AZ-GTi

🔭 Optical Specifications

Optical Design: Maksutov-Cassegrain

Aperture: 127 mm (5 inches)

Focal Length: 1500 mm

Focal Ratio: f/11.8

Highest Useful Magnification: 254x

Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.2

Resolving Power: 0.91 arcseconds

Light Gathering Power: 329x (compared to the human eye)

Optics Coating: Multi-coated, Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™) coatings (delivering up to 94% reflectivity)

⚖️ Dimensions & Weight (Optical Tube Only)

Tube Weight: 3.4 kg (approx. 7.5 lbs)

Tube Length: 33 cm (13 inches)

Tube Diameter: 14.4 cm (5.6 inches)

⚙️ Mechanics & Connectivity

Focuser: Internal primary mirror focusing via a smooth rear knob

Visual Back: 1.25" barrel (some versions feature a 2" visual back with a 1.25" adapter)

Camera Connection: Integrated T2-thread for direct DSLR attachment

Mounting Plate: Vixen-style dovetail bar with integrated 1/4"-20 tripod threads