Skywatcher Skymax 127 - Part 1

Skywatcher Skymax 127 - Part 1 - Why Bother ?

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2 ай бұрын

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.

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@davidwitt2188 Күн бұрын

I just bought both those scopes. So far so good.

@ITProjectManagerMan 3 күн бұрын

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.

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@frackcenturion 2 ай бұрын

i have the 127 and the 180 both awesome scopes 👍

@AstroSoundscape 2 ай бұрын

I'm loving it so far glad to join the Mak club.

@Tony-Elliott 2 ай бұрын

Great review Ollie , seeing the night sky with your own eyes is something that never gets old, so much more relaxed way to enjoy the night sky

@AstroSoundscape 2 ай бұрын

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 😂

@GarnettLeary 2 ай бұрын

Great scope. Love the 127’s.

@AstroSoundscape 2 ай бұрын

Loving it so far !

@LogansAstro 2 ай бұрын

Nothing quite like seeing the moon and planets with your own eyes so I'm sure this will be a great addition to the astro arsenal.

@AstroSoundscape 2 ай бұрын

Agreed although the arsenal has been shrinking, 😮!

@evertonporter7887 15 күн бұрын

I've got the Skymax 102 you mentioned and it's a great scope for lunar, planetary and the brighter DSOs. It has a FL of 1300mm.

@AstroSoundscape 15 күн бұрын

Those things are super light too

@nikaxstrophotography 2 ай бұрын

Congrats Ollie can't wait to see how it all goes

@AstroSoundscape 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Nik first light was on the Moon of course was looking good !!

@MountainFisher 2 ай бұрын

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.

@mehensley1234 2 ай бұрын

I use mine for cluster imaging primarily. I also plan to nab a tabletop mount for quick visual scope.

@AstroSoundscape 2 ай бұрын

Be nice to get this on a tabletop little dob design 👍

@SimonsAstro 2 ай бұрын

Nice review of a good looking scope Ollie! I really should get into visual! Maybe, one day😀 Clear skies mate!

@AstroSoundscape 2 ай бұрын

Add it to the list mate !! 😜

@AZ4Runner 2 ай бұрын

I have the Orion 150 MaKCas. I love it Ollie.. it is great for Planetary imaging. You'll have a camera on it in no time!

@AstroSoundscape 2 ай бұрын

Lol already had the planetary camera on the Moon 😂. I nearly went the 150 but decided on the slightly lighter 127.

@scotiaastro 2 ай бұрын

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! :)

@AstroSoundscape 2 ай бұрын

Cheers, yes I've had it out a couple of times now and loving it. Good idea sticking it on the Nexstar mount. Clear skies to you.

@litacatalin3261 2 ай бұрын

I also am into astrophotography, but jist baught the 127 and it's such a joy! I also baought a bino.That realy makes al the difference.Go for it! 😊

@AstroSoundscape 2 ай бұрын

It's a great little scope I've never tried the Binos thanks for the tip

@dumpydalekobservatory 2 ай бұрын

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.

@AstroSoundscape 2 ай бұрын

Hey mate just saw you on Simons PAS video.....so did you buy something 🤔🤣. Ye a better visual back would be good without just the two screws.

@dumpydalekobservatory 2 ай бұрын

I cannot confirm nor deny any money changing hands to buy such astronomy goods lol.

@AstroSoundscape 2 ай бұрын

@dumpydalekobservatory 🤔🤣🤣

@bazpearce9993 2 ай бұрын

I got my 127mm Mak in 2015. I have way more expensive scopes as well, but they never get a look in.

@AstroSoundscape 2 ай бұрын

It's a top little scope I'm really enjoying using it and how portable it is.

@bazpearce9993 2 ай бұрын

@@AstroSoundscapeMine 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.