{"id":13330,"date":"2026-01-31T12:51:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T11:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=13330"},"modified":"2026-01-31T13:00:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T12:00:02","slug":"sky-watcher-skymax-102s-az-pronto","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/sky-watcher-skymax-102s-az-pronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Skymax 102S AZ Pronto"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Sky-Watcher Skymax 102S AZ Pronto - Compact, precise and ideal for beginners<\/h2>\n<p>Visit <strong>Sky-Watcher Skymax 102S AZ Pronto<\/strong> is a telescope <strong>easy to use, no headaches<\/strong>,<br \/>\nperfect for those looking for an instrument <strong>compact, powerful and ready for immediate use<\/strong>.<br \/>\nThanks to its <strong>Maksutov-Cassegrain<\/strong> long focal length, it excels at observing<br \/>\n<strong>lunar details<\/strong>and <strong>bright planets<\/strong> and <strong>double stars<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Its short, sturdy format makes it a true telescope <strong>grab-and-go<\/strong>, easy to transport, quick to install<br \/>\nand very pleasant to use, both for beginners and for demanding occasional observers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Maksutov 102 mm optics - contrast and fine detail<\/h3>\n<p>The Skymax 102S is based on an optical system <strong>High-resolution Maksutov-Cassegrain<\/strong>, renowned for its excellent contrast<br \/>\nand its ability to reveal fine details at high magnification.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>102 mm diameter<\/strong>, approximately <strong>28 % more light than 90 mm<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Long focal length of <strong>1300 mm<\/strong>, ideal for planetary<\/li>\n<li>Treated mirrors <strong>Radiant\u2122 Aluminum Quartz (RAQ\u2122)<\/strong> with up to <strong>94 % reflectivity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This type of optic is particularly well suited to :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>craters and landforms of the <strong>Moon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>cloud bands of <strong>Jupiter<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>rings of <strong>Saturn<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>from <strong>tight double stars<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With an optional rectifier prism (not supplied), the Skymax 102S can also be used to<br \/>\n<strong>high-magnification terrestrial observation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>AZ Pronto frame - stability and intuitive control<\/h3>\n<p>Visit <strong>AZ Pronto alt-azimuthal frame<\/strong> is perfectly suited to this compact tube.<br \/>\nIt offers natural, fluid operation, with no need for complex set-up.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>fine movements by <strong>slow adjustment cables<\/strong> in altitude and azimuth<\/li>\n<li>precise, comfortable object tracking<\/li>\n<li>stable aluminium tripod with <strong>accessory shelf<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An excellent choice for learning how to find your way around the sky, while maintaining a high level of observational comfort.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Easy smartphone photography<\/h3>\n<p>The Skymax 102S is supplied with a <strong>universal smartphone adapter<\/strong> (width 54 to 90 mm),<br \/>\nto easily capture images of the Moon and planets, without the need for complex equipment.<\/p>\n<p>An ideal way to keep a souvenir of your observations or share your discoveries.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Technical specifications<\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Optical type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Maksutov-Cassegrain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Diameter<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>102 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Focal length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1300 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Focus report<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>f\/12.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Optical treatment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>RAQ\u2122 - up to 94 % reflectivity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Magnifications supplied<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>65\u00d7 and 130\u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Maximum useful magnification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>204\u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Eyepieces<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>10 mm &amp; 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