Who should you choose the SkyWatcher SkyMax 150/1800 MC + Fusion 120i? For those looking for a high-performance GOTO binocular with modern electronics, yet easy to carry and user-friendly, this is the perfect choice.
The 150mm diameter Makasutov-Cassegrain optics of the SkyWatcher SkyMax 150/1800 MC telescope provide a surprisingly sharp, contrasty image, allowing you to spot Jupiter's Great Red Spot or the famous Cassini's Rift in Saturn's ring. It also reveals many galaxies, but it can also be used to resolve many star clusters.
The telescope is equipped with a 2" mount, which provides a larger field of view than is usual for a Makasutov-Cassegrain telescope. The basic package includes a 2" zenith mirror and a 2" 28 mm eyepiece, which gives a magnification of 64x. With additional eyepieces, however, magnification of up to 300x is possible.
With an optional eyepiece, you don't have to sacrifice the ability to detect deep objects that require a larger field of view. For example, with the Explore Scientific 68° Series 40 mm (2") eyepiece, you can enjoy a field of view of three full moons (1.5°) at 45x magnification.
Observation of celestial objects is made easy with the 9x50 finder telescope.
The Fusion 120i mechanism has a payload capacity of 12 kg, making it ideal for use with the SkyWatcher SkyMax 150/1800 MC tube. Although the mechanism is azimuthal in design, it can also be operated in equatorial mode using an optionally available equatorial wedge. Releasable clutches along both axes aid in rough object positioning, and DC motors are used for fine adjustment. 180-tooth worm gears are responsible for the precision of the gear ratios. A 3/8" threaded screw attaches the mechanism head to the steel tripod. The height of the leg is 854 mm and the spread is 924 mm, which can be further increased by its telescopic design.
The SkyWatcher Fusion 120i azimuth goto mechanic can be moved with the included handheld controller or used via the built-in WiFi, which is supported by the free downloadable SynScan Pro APP and SynScan APP for Android or IOS.
The Fusion mechanics can be powered either by the built-in lithium ion battery or the included AC power supply. The mechanic head has a DC socket for charging or power, a hand controller connector (RJ12), the ST4 autoguider port, a USB port for updating frimware, an on/off button and an LED to indicate operation.
