The SkyWatcher StarQuest-2 127/1500 MC telescope is an ideal choice if you are looking for a high-performance yet easily portable instrument with excellent optical quality. Its 127 mm Maksutov–Cassegrain optics deliver surprisingly sharp, high-contrast views, making it possible to observe the Great Red Spot of Jupiter and the famous Cassini Division in Saturn’s rings. It also reveals many galaxies, while numerous star clusters can be resolved beautifully.
The short optical tube, measuring just 35 cm, together with the relatively lightweight mount, makes the instrument easy to transport, offering an excellent balance between performance and compact size.
In addition to the mirror diagonal, the SkyWatcher StarQuest-2 127/1500 MC telescope comes with a 20 mm and a 10 mm eyepiece, providing 65x and 130x magnification. With additional eyepieces, magnifications of up to 250x can also be used. The standard package also includes a StarPointer finder, making it easier to locate celestial objects. Since the telescope produces an upright image, although left and right are reversed, it is also suitable for terrestrial observation. Thanks to the T2 thread at the end of the focuser, a camera can also be attached.
The SkyWatcher StarQuest-2 mount is an upgraded, reinforced version of the earlier StarQuest. The mount head is more stable, it is equipped with a steel tripod, and the worm wheel on the RA axis has been enlarged, giving the system a higher load capacity. Like its predecessor, the StarQuest-2 features a Vixen-style dovetail connection, allowing the optical tube to be mounted or removed quickly with a single hand screw.
