{"id":13368,"date":"2026-02-01T18:46:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T17:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/?post_type=product&#038;p=13368"},"modified":"2026-02-01T18:46:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T17:46:17","slug":"sky-watcher-skymax-150-eq5","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/deep-space-astronomy.ch\/en\/product\/sky-watcher-skymax-150-eq5\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Skymax 150 EQ5"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Sky-Watcher Skymax 150 EQ5 - High-resolution Maksutov-Cassegrain on equatorial mount<\/h3>\n<p>Visit <strong>Sky-Watcher Skymax 150<\/strong> is a telescope <strong>Maksutov-Cassegrain<\/strong> from <strong>150 mm<\/strong> in diameter,<br \/>\ndesigned to offer <strong>excellent resolution<\/strong> and a <strong>high contrast<\/strong> at high magnification.<br \/>\nThanks to its <strong>1800 mm long focal length<\/strong> (<strong>f\/12<\/strong>), it is particularly well suited to observing<br \/>\nfrom <strong>lunar details<\/strong>and <strong>planets<\/strong>and <strong>tight double stars<\/strong> and detailed study<br \/>\nbrilliant deep-sky objects.<\/p>\n<p>Its optics are based on a <strong>150 mm primary mirror<\/strong> associated with a secondary mirror,<br \/>\nboth benefiting from the <strong>Radiant\u2122 Aluminum Quartz (RAQ\u2122)<\/strong>.<br \/>\nThis top-of-the-range treatment ensures <strong>94 % reflectivity<\/strong>, excellent durability<br \/>\nand stable optical performance over the long term, with high contrast and sharp images.<\/p>\n<p>The Skymax 150 is supplied with a <strong>EQ5 equatorial mount<\/strong>, renowned for its robustness and precision,<br \/>\nideal for celestial tracking thanks to its polar axis. It is mounted on a <strong>stainless steel tripod<\/strong><br \/>\ntube-type <strong>1,75\u2033<\/strong>, for excellent visual stability.<br \/>\nA <strong>integrated polar finder holder<\/strong> makes it easy to set up stations for precise monitoring.<\/p>\n<p>Focusing is performed by <strong>moving the primary mirror<\/strong>, a protected internal system<br \/>\nwhich preserves optical alignment and limits exposure to dust.<br \/>\nThe telescope is supplied with a <strong>2\u2033 wide-field 28 mm eyepiece<\/strong>a<br \/>\n<strong>angled return 2\u2033 \/ 50.8 mm<\/strong> and a <strong>9\u00d750 optical finder<\/strong>,<br \/>\noffering a complete, ready-to-watch package.<\/p>\n<h3>Highlights<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Maksutov-Cassegrain 150 mm optics<\/strong> high resolution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long focal length 1800 mm (f\/12)<\/strong> ideal for planetary and lunar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAQ\u2122 treatment<\/strong> mirrors (up to 94 % reflectivity).<\/li>\n<li><strong>EQ5 equatorial mount<\/strong> stable and scalable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>1.75\u2033 stainless steel tripod<\/strong> for excellent rigidity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accessories 2\u2033<\/strong> included for optimum visual comfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Optics &amp; performance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Type<\/strong> : Maksutov-Cassegrain<\/li>\n<li><strong>Primary mirror diameter<\/strong> : 150 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Focal length<\/strong> : 1800 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opening<\/strong> : f\/12<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mirror treatment<\/strong> Radiant\u2122 Aluminum Quartz (RAQ\u2122), up to 94 %<\/li>\n<li><strong>Magnification with supplied eyepiece<\/strong> : x64<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum practical magnification (potential)<\/strong> : x450<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>EQ5 equatorial mount<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Type<\/strong> equatorial mount <strong>EQ5<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Usage<\/strong> precise visual observation, preparation for astrophotography<\/li>\n<li><strong>Polar sight support<\/strong> integrated<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tripod<\/strong> stainless steel, tubes <strong>1,75\u2033<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accessory tray<\/strong> included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Accessories included<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2\u2033 (50.8 mm) eyepiece<\/strong> : <strong>28 mm<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Angled return 2\u2033 \/ 50.8 mm<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Optical researcher<\/strong> 9\u00d750 with stand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Technical specifications<\/h3>\n<table>\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>150 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Focal length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1800 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Opening<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>f\/12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Mirror treatment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>RAQ\u2122 Aluminum Quartz, up to 94 %<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Magnification supplied<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>x64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Max. practical magnification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>x450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Eyepiece included<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>28 mm (2\u2033)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Angled return<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2\u2033 \/ 50.8 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Researcher<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>9\u00d750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Focusing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>By moving the primary mirror<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Frame<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Equatorial EQ5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Tripod<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1.75\u2033 stainless steel + tray<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sky-Watcher Skymax 150 EQ5 \u2014 Maksutov-Cassegrain haute r\u00e9solution sur monture \u00e9quatoriale Le Sky-Watcher Skymax 150 est un t\u00e9lescope Maksutov-Cassegrain de 150 mm de diam\u00e8tre, con\u00e7u pour offrir une excellente r\u00e9solution et un contraste \u00e9lev\u00e9 \u00e0 fort grossissement. 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