Looking to this little scope as a means to do some visual astronomy this year and try and get some more time under the stars and maybe a little less behind the screen. This thing packs a punch for such a small compact scope.
You're not wrong Tony I love imaging but nothing matches that connection of when it's your own eyes. Yes and very relaxing too, once I remembered how to use the hand controller 😂
Great upload Ollie and you've made a great choice! Its a wonderful lunar and planetary scope...I've just plonked my Skymax 127 on a spare Nexstar SE mount that I wasn't using, so will be fun to get some visual work done while the other rigs are snapping away! Have fun mate and best of luck! :)
I bought my son the Celestron Nexstar 127SLT and was surprised to see it was the exact same scope as my 127mm SW except the paint job. Both are owned by Synta Corp. Only difference was the 127SLT came with a 1.25 diagonal, but the back unscrewed and took a Fire Ball 2" adapter. I don't see a need for a 2" eyepiece because if you put too wide of a fov eyepiece in it you'll get vignetting. I aimed it at M1 Crab Nebula with a 26mm eyepiece and its outline showed up fairly well.
You should flock both the tube and the center baffle, plus use dew shield to block any extraneous light. You will be amazed at the improvement. It's a really nice scope for all the reasons you mentioned. I have heard that this scope only tests as having 119mm aperture, not the full 127mm. But still a nice scope.
I love the 127 MAK I've got the older Skywatcher blue tubed telescope & it's a great scope for visual & even the odd planetary session if the conditions are right, mine was originally 1.25" adapter for the diagonal but the previous owner changed it for a 2" with the brass ring so the diagonal doesn't get marred.
I have a 127mm Mak and you haven't fully appreciated this scope until you use it with a set of binoviewers. Unlike a newt, no barlow is required to reach focus. The moon and planets through binoviewers will blow you away.
@bobslfcu773 Hi Bob. Sure, you can use a T-Ring and adapter for your DSLR to attach it. Usually, Nikon and Canon are fairly easy. I'm pretty sure if you query Skymax 127 and DSLR, a guy has done a video showing how to connect. Thanks Ollie
@@OlliesSpaceMine only has the 1.25 inch back, so i'm thinking if i can cobble the cash together i want the new model. I've got that eyepiece with an 80ED refractor, and it's like having a little TV screen compared to a pinhole with a one and a quarter.
actually central obstruction is quite similar in both SCT and Mak, SW specs are not accurate. Also contrast is quite similar too, all this "refactor like view" BS about Maks is coming from "influencers" mostly. SCTs are perfect for both photo and visual, since FL is shorter and F number is lower, BTW.