Sky-Watcher SKYMAX 127 AZ-GTi WiFi

Sky-Watcher SKYMAX 127 AZ-GTi WiFi - Maksutov-Cassegrain GoTo with Freedom-Find™ dual encoder

«This is a fun system to use. Although there is an option to connect a SynScan hand controller, to get the most of this setup it's worth downloading the SynScan app for your smartphone. The SkyMax-127 feels like the future of telescope control, certainly for anyone that likes technology and is just beginning their exploration of the sky »

BBC Sky at Night Magazine

Visit Sky-Watcher SKYMAX-127 (AZ-GTi) is a telescope Maksutov-Cassegrain compact and powerful,
designed to be wirelessly controlled from a smartphone or a tablet via the free application
SynScan (iOS / Android). The frame AZ-GTi integrates a Wi-Fi module who creates his
own network, This means you can use the system completely independently, without having to rely on an external Wi-Fi network.
or a mobile connection.

After entering your contact details in the application and completing a quick and easy alignment,
an intuitive touch interface to explore the sky. The AZ-GTi + SynScan
offers a fully computerized Go-To control, allowing the telescope to point automatically
one of 10,000+ celestial objects from the extensive SynScan database.

The AZ-GTi mount incorporates patented technology Freedom-Find™ Dual-Encoder, a major asset:
you can manually move the telescope on both axes at any time,
without losing alignment or position information. This freedom brings exceptional comfort,
great flexibility and fluidity during observation sessions, especially for beginners
as for experienced observers.

With its 127 mm primary mirror and its 1500 mm long focal length (f/11,8),
the SKYMAX-127 is perfectly suited to high magnifications. He excels at observing
Moon surface detailsand bright planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Mars)
and double stars. Its high resolution is entirely
multi-processed to maximize image contrast and sharpness.

The primary and secondary mirrors are treated Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™),
ensuring up to 94 % reflectivity, excellent durability and consistent performance
in time. A universal smartphone photo adapter is included for easy capture
images of the Moon and planets with your phone.

Highlights

• Integrated WiFi Go-To wireless control via free app SynScan.
• Freedom-Find™ Dual-Encoder manual movement without loss of alignment.
• Optique Maksutov-Cassegrain compact high resolution.
• 127 mm diameter ideal for the Moon, planets and double stars.
• RAQ™ treatment mirrors (up to 94 % reflectivity).
• Database 10,000+ objects with advanced assistance functions.
• Dual-axis tracking precise and silent.
• Smartphone adapter included for simple planetary imaging.

Optics & performance

• Type : Maksutov-Cassegrain
• Primary mirror diameter : 127 mm
• Focal length : 1500 mm
• Opening : f/11,8
• Mirror treatment Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™), up to 94 %
• Magnifications with supplied accessories : x75 and x150
• Maximum practical magnification (potential) : x254

AZ-GTi WiFi mount & SynScan application

• Frame type : Alt-Azimuth Go-To AZ-GTi WiFi (3/8″ thread)
• Technology : Freedom-Find™ Dual-Encoder
• Pointing accuracy up to 10 arc-minutes (RMS)
• Resolution 2,073,600 steps/revolution (0.625 arc-seconds)
• Auxiliary axis encoders 1068 steps/rev (~20 arc-minutes)
• Tracking mode : Dual Axis Tracking
• Engine DC Servo Motor, gear ratio 6480
• Travel speeds 0.5x, 1x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 800x
• Tracking speeds Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, solar tracking without alignment
• Alignment methods Brightest Star Alignment, North-Level Alignment
• SynScan functions Tonight's Best Sky Tour, Point and Go, object identification,
  remote control via Internet, user objects, precision enhancement (PAE)
• Database :
  • Total : 10,000+ items
  • Deep sky objects : 10 759 (Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell, named objects)
  • Named stars : 305
  • Double stars : 55
  • Solar system : 7 planets + Sun + Moon
  • Unlimited objects via compatible third-party planetarium software
• Control free SynScan application or SynScan snowshoe (optional)
• Connections SynScan paddle port, DSLR trigger port (optional cables),
  integrated Wi-Fi module
• Compatibility ASCOM (Windows), iOS / Android planetarium applications
  (SkySafari Plus / Pro, others to come)
• Network protocol UDP, port 11880
• Dovetail Saddle type Sky-Watcher / Vixen 45 mm

Accessories included

• 2 eyepieces 1,25″ : 10 mm and 20 mm (photo / visual)
• Researcher red dot
• 90° angled return (1,25″)
• Universal smartphone photo adapter (accepted width : 54 to 90 mm)
• Aluminum tripod adjustable with accessory tray

Dimensions, weights & power supply

• Tripod/mounting height (without tube) 80.5 to 152 cm
• Total weight with tripod weight : 7.45 kg
• Power supply 8 × AA batteries (not included) or external power supply
  DC 7.5 to 14 V / 0.75 A, positive tip
• Recommendation Sky-Watcher Power Tank 7 Ah or 17 Ah

Technical specifications