{"id":90337,"date":"2025-11-29T09:53:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T08:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=90337"},"modified":"2026-03-16T19:27:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:27:55","slug":"sky-watcher-skymax-150-pro-ota","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-skymax-150-pro-ota\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Skymax-150 PRO (OTA) - 150mm f\/12 Maksutov-Cassegrain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Compact power for sharp detail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Sky-Watcher Skymax-150 PRO instantly makes you feel closer to the moon and planets. The long focal length delivers high magnification without softening the image. You'll see fine textures, clear edges and strong contrasts. Perfect when you like to zoom in quietly and want to catch every detail.The aperture of 150 mm captures a lot of light. As a result, images remain clear, even if you magnify further. Fainter deep-sky objects come into view visibly, such as globular clusters. So you get more out of the night than just the moon and planets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clear image due to high contrast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Maksutov design provides a clean, calm image. The meniscus lens corrects distortion, keeping shapes tight. The small secondary mirror provides extra contrast. You notice this immediately when looking at planets: colors remain bright and details stand out more quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy to carry, easy to use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The tube is compact and sturdy. You set it up quickly, without fussing with balance or sagging. Focusing works with one dial. You simply turn until the image is in focus. This keeps your attention on what you want to see, not on the technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also suitable for photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to the SC connector, you can easily connect a camera. This allows you to take your first moon pictures without additional accessories. The included 2\u2033 diagonal and eyepiece adapter makes it easy to change between different eyepieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to expect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2713 Moon: bright, sharp and full of structure
\u2713 Planets: distinct bands, rings and color differences
\u2713 Deep-sky: star clusters and bright nebulae visible
\u2717 Sun: safe only with suitable sunscreen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Optics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Type<\/td>Reflector<\/td><\/tr>
Design<\/td>Maksutov<\/td><\/tr>
Aperture (mm)<\/td>150<\/td><\/tr>
Focal length (mm)<\/td>1800<\/td><\/tr>
Focal Ratio (f\/)<\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>
Resolution<\/td>0,77\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Limit value (mag)<\/td>12,7<\/td><\/tr>
Light output<\/td>460\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
Max. useful magnification<\/td>300\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
Tube weight (kg)<\/td>5,3<\/td><\/tr>
Tube construction<\/td>Full tube<\/td><\/tr>
Main mirror<\/td>Spherical<\/td><\/tr>
Secondary mirror<\/td>Meniscus lens<\/td><\/tr>
Reflectivity<\/td>94%<\/td><\/tr>
Protective layer<\/td>Quartz<\/td><\/tr>
Material coating<\/td>Aluminum<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Focuser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Ocular connection<\/td>2\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Design<\/td>Main mirror focus<\/td><\/tr>
Camera connection<\/td>SC thread<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mount<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>OTA<\/td><\/tr>
Type of mount<\/td>Without mount<\/td><\/tr>
GoTo steering<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Included accessories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Section<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Ocular<\/td>28 mm (2\u2033)<\/td><\/tr>
Seeker<\/td>9\u00d750<\/td><\/tr>
Star diagonal<\/td>2\u2033, 90\u00b0<\/td><\/tr>
Adapter<\/td>2\u2033 \u2192 1,25\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Dovetail<\/td>Vixen-style<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Series<\/td>SkyMax<\/td><\/tr>
Shipping weight (kg)<\/td>7,7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Use<\/th>Suitable<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Moon & Planets<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Nebulae & galaxies<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Nature observation<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Astrophotography<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Sun<\/td>Not recommended (only with safe sun filters)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Recommended for<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Beginners<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Advanced<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Observatory<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Sky-Watcher Skymax-150 PRO comes with a 28mm 2\u2033 eyepiece, a 2\u2033 90\u00b0 star diagonal, a 2\u2033\/1.25\u2033 adapter, a 9\u00d750 finderscope, and a Vixen dovetail.<\/p>\n

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