Technical Specifications
Optical Info
Optical Design |
Mak-Cass |
Mirror Coatings |
94% Aluminum |
Lens Coatings |
Fully Multi-Coated |
Glass Type |
BK7/Borosilicate |
Primary Aperture (mm) |
127 |
F/Ratio |
12.1 |
Focal Length (mm) |
1540 |
Secondary Diameter |
39mm |
Secondary Obstruction (by diameter) |
31% |
Secondary Obstruction by Area |
9% |
Observational Info
Dawes Limit |
0.91 |
Rayleigh Limit |
1.1 |
Limiting Mag. |
13 |
Minimum Magnification |
18 |
Maximum Magnification |
250 |
Light Gathering (compared to next size down) |
55% |
General Info
Focuser |
Primary Mirror |
OTA Length (Retract/Ext.) |
15″ |
OTA Outer Diameter |
5.75″ |
OTA Weight (with accessories) |
9.7 |
General Mount Info
Mount Type |
Alt-AZ |
GoTo |
Yes |
Payload Capacity (lbs) |
11 |
Mount Height (Min) |
31.6″ |
Mount Height (Max) |
59.8″ |
Mount Head Weight (lbs) |
2.6 |
Tripod Weight (lbs) |
7.9 |
Fully Assembled Weight (w/ weights) (lbs) |
10.5 |
Tripod Leg Diameter |
1.2″ |
Mounting Saddle Type |
V |
Power Type |
AA/12V |
Clutch |
Slip |
Polar Scope |
No |
Latitude Range (degrees) |
0-90 |
Computer/Drive System Info
Object Database |
App Data base |
Controller |
WiFi |
WiFi |
Yes |
Polar Align Assist |
Yes |
Auto Guide |
No |
Dual Encoders |
No |
DSLR Enterface |
TBD |
Motor Type |
Stepper |
Drive System |
Gear |
In the Box
- Sky-Watcher Skymax 127 AZ-GTi
- AZ-GTi WiFi Motorized Alt-Azimuth Mount
- 10 mm Eyepiece
- 25 mm Eyepiece
- 1.25" Diagonal
- Red Dot Finder
Warranty & Manuals
Sky-Watcher 2-Year Warranty