Skywatcher Skymax 150 Pro Fusion 120I Synscan

Skywatcher Skymax 150 PRO Fusion 120i Synscan

Powerful and compact F/12 "Planet Killer" Optical System with excellent sharpness and high contrast, free from Chromatic Aberration

The Skymax 150 Maksutov-Cassegrain is a powerful, high-resolution f/12 optical system that is free from chromatic aberration and provides outstanding high-contrast and image sharpness. Sky-Watcher is a leading expert manufacturer of Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes of a wide range of apertures and have been honing their skills over decades.

It excels for the observation of tight double-stars and the surface detail of the Moon & bright planets as well as being useful on galaxies & nebulae. It can also be used as a terrestrial telescope for daytime observations with an optional 1.25” or 2” erecting prism diagonal. A DSLR can be easily attached using the integrated T2 adaptor thread. Please note astrophotography is of limited use on faint deep-sky objects due to its long focal length.

The telescope features a high quality, internally darkened aluminium tube of excellent rigidity.  Supplied with a 45mm dovetail bar, a 9x50 fully multi-coated finderscope with crosshair reticle, 2” Star Diagonal (with 1.25” & 2” eyepiece adaptors) and a 28mm 2” LET Eyepiece.

Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes are a closed tube catadioptric design that use a combination of mirrors and a full-aperture meniscus corrector lens. The optical design cleverly folds a long focal length into a tube length of highly compact dimensions, making them a convenient design to store and transport.
The Skymax 150 employs a 6” (150mm) spherical primary mirror and a front full-aperture meniscus corrector lens with a secondary mirror spot. The primary and secondary mirrors are both finished with Sky-Watcher’s RAQ™ Radiant Aluminium Quartz coatings, which include layers of aluminium, tantalum pentoxide and silicon dioxide for a brilliant, highly durable finish with a remarkable 94% reflectivity that will last for years. 

The primary mirror is made from special Low-Expansion Borosilicate glass, similar to Pyrex. It has an exceptionally low coefficient of thermal expansion compared to regular glass types. In practice this means a quicker cool-down time to reach thermal equilibrium, and during the cool-down process the mirror will maintain a better shape, reducing distortions, allowing you to start observing sooner.

The front corrector lens is multi-coated with Sky-Watcher’s signature Metallic High-Transmission Coatings™ (MHTC™) which are the finest photon anti-rejection coatings in their class, to allow maximum light throughput. 

The colour scheme is not just an aesthetic. The OTA is tastefully finished in Sky-Watcher’s proprietary Black Diamond flecked metallic paintwork and features, by design, complementary contrasting white painted surfaces. The white surfaces are a highly practical feature for providing more visibility, which can help prevent your expensive and carefully aligned telescope from being knocked accidentally in the dark.

The colour scheme is not just an aesthetic. The OTA is tastefully finished in Sky-Watcher’s proprietary Black Diamond flecked metallic paintwork and features, by design, complementary contrasting white painted surfaces. The white surfaces are a highly practical feature for providing more visibility, which can help prevent your expensive and carefully aligned telescope from being knocked accidentally in the dark.

Sky-Watcher's Fusion-120i mount can be controlled wirelessly with your Smartphone or Tablet, using the free SynScan or SynScan PRO Apps for iOS or Android. The Fusion-120i mounting, with it's built-in Wi-Fi module, creates it’s very own Wi-Fi network, so the mount can be used anywhere, without any reliance on other Wi-Fi or mobile networks. After entering your coordinates into the App and following a simple alignment procedure, you are ready to explore the universe using the App’s intuitive touchscreen menu from an extensive database of celestial objects. It can also be controlled by Bluetooth, or with the supplied SynScan Computerised handset with a database of 42,900+ celestial objects.

The Fusion-120i is easily portable using the built-in carry handle whilst also having a substantial payload capacity of 12kg. The mount will accept OTA's with either 45mm or 75mm dovetail bars via it's dual-fit saddle. Powering the mount is versatile using either the internal Lithium-Ion battery or an external 12V 3A DC power supply.

The Fusion-120i is perfectly matched with the compact but very powerful SKYMAX-150 Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope, which is ideal for the observation of double-stars, and the surface detail of the Moon & bright planets. Its high-resolution, long focal length optical system is multi-coated to maximise contrast and image sharpness.

An Equatorial Wedge will be available to purchase separately to use the mount in EQ Mode.

Standard Specifications:

• Magnifications (with optics supplied):  x64
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x450
• Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 1800mm (f/12)
• Mirror Coating: Radiant Aluminium Quartz, 94% Reflectivity
• Eyepieces Supplied (2"): 28mm
• 9x50 Finderscope & Bracket
• 90° Star Diagonal (2”)
• Fusion 120I AZ-GTi WiFi Go-To Mount w Stainless Steel Tripod
• Mount Type: Alt-Azimuth, Half Fork Single Arm
• Payload Capacity: 12kg
• Telescope Control: Wifi, Bluetooth or Supplied Synscan Handcontroller
• SynScan App Database: Total 10,000+ Objects. Deep Sky Objects: 10759, including Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell Catalogues, Named DSOs, Named Stars: 305, Double Stars: 55, Solar system objects: 7 planets, Sun , Moon. (Unlimited objects when working with a 3rd party planetarium software).
• Alignment Method: 1 Star, 3 Star, Brightest Star Alignment, North-Level Alignment
• SynScan App's Other Features:  Tonight's Best Sky Tour, Point and Go with a mobile device, Identification of Celestial Objects, Remote control over Internet, User defined objects, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE)
• Power: Internal Rechargeable 9.6v 45Ah Lithium Ion Battery
• Tracking Time: Up to 10 hours
• Telescope Fitment: 45mm/75mm Dual Dovetail Saddle
• Transmission: Stepper Motors, Worm Wheel & Gear, 180 teeth
• Mount & Tripod Weight: 8kg
• OTA Weight: 5.3kg

Can be powered by an external Power Supply (DC 7.5~14V, 0.75A) Tip Positive