{"id":15764,"date":"2025-07-11T18:52:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T16:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=15764"},"modified":"2026-03-16T19:17:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:17:23","slug":"sky-watcher-skymax-102-az-gti-wifi","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-skymax-102-az-gti-wifi\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher SkyMax-102 - 102\/1300 Maksutov-Cassegrain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Smart, compact and razor-sharp for moon and planets<\/strong>
The Sky-Watcher SkyMax 102 AZ-GTi GoTo WiFi Telescope combines the excellent optical performance of a Maksutov-Cassegrain with the convenience of modern GoTo control. With its 102 mm aperture and 1300 mm focal length (f\/12.7), this telescope delivers sharp, high-contrast images - perfect for anyone who wants to effortlessly observe the Moon, planets and binary stars in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can set the app by language - so German is not the main language.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bright details on the Moon and planets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The long focal length provides powerful magnifications and high contrast. You'll effortlessly see the cloud bands on Jupiter<\/strong>, the Cassini line<\/strong> in the rings of Saturn and the polar caps of Mars<\/strong>. The Moon also comes alive with sharp shadows along the terminator line, in which craters, mountains and lunar seas are clearly visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although designed primarily for planetary observation, the SkyMax 102 performs surprisingly well on bright deep-sky objects<\/strong> such as the Orion Nebula or the Pleiades. Thanks to the closed optical system, image quality remains stable even in changing temperatures or wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Easy operation via WiFi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The AZ-GTi mount<\/strong> makes stargazing effortless and intuitive. With built-in WiFi, you connect the telescope directly to the SynScan app<\/strong> on your smartphone or tablet (available in multiple languages, including Dutch and English). You easily choose from more than 10,000 celestial objects - the mount searches and tracks them automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to the alt-azimuth setup, you don't need to perform complicated polar alignment. The telescope moves smoothly in elevation and direction, keeping objects stable in view even at higher magnifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Compact, lightweight and ready to use immediately<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With its compact tube and lightweight aluminum tripod, the SkyMax 102 AZ-GTi is extremely portable. Within minutes it is set up and you can start observing. The telescope comes with 25 mm and 10 mm eyepieces<\/strong> (1.25\u201d) and a red-dot finder<\/strong>, which allows easy manual aiming when desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The telescope can be powered by batteries or an external 12V power supply, ideal for use in the garden or while traveling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

What we recommend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The SkyMax 102 AZ-GTi is ideal for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Beginners and advanced students<\/strong> who want to combine sharp planetary observations with modern convenience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Visual observation of the Moon and planets<\/strong> with high contrast and detail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • First steps in planetary photography<\/strong> with simple adapters and short exposures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    What you can see with it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Moon: numerous craters, mountains and lunar seas in sharp relief.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Jupiter: cloud bands and the four largest moons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Saturn: ring structures with Cassini alignment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Mars: polar caps and slight differences in color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Orion Nebula, Andromeda Nebula and the Pleiades in good conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Note: For deep-sky photography, this telescope is less suitable due to its long focal length and alt-az mount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Optics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Type: Maksutov-Cassegrain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Aperture: 102 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Focal length: 1300 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Focal ratio: f\/12.7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Mounting & control<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Type: AZ-GTi (alt-azimutal, GoTo, WiFi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Control: SynScan with >10,000 objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Tracking: automatic (multiple speeds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • WiFi: integrated, via SynScan app (iOS\/Android, multilingual)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Eyepieces: 25 mm & 10 mm (1.25\u2033)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Viewfinder: red-dot finder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Tripod: aluminum, adjustable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Power supply: batteries or external 12V power supply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Compact and lightweight design<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • WiFi control via smartphone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Automatic tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Quick setup and easy transport<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              Sky-Watcher SkyMax 102 AZ-GTi GoTo WiFi Telescope includes a 102mm aperture, 1300mm focal length + AZ-GTi GoTo WiFi mount + stable aluminum tripod with accessory tray + 25mm and 10mm eyepieces (1.25\") + 90\u00b0 diagonal + red-dot finder + manual.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":21590,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[542],"product_cat":[51,568,430],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-15764","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-sky-watcher","product_cat-telescopen","product_cat-maksutov-sct","product_cat-telescopen-voor-beginners","product_shipping_class-licht","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":15754,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-skymax-102-az-go2-goto\/","url_meta":{"origin":15764,"position":0},"title":"Sky-Watcher SkyMax-102 - 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