This compact telescope, with its high-resolution multi-coated optical system, excels at medium-to-high-powers for the examination of the surface detail on the Moon, planets and also for double-star observations. Also useful for terrestrial use.

Proven 5" Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tube, proven GoTo technology, Sky-Watcher brand name... the perfect combination and an all-round excellent scope. 

Our best-selling telescope! £369 buys you an unprecedented combination of aperture, portability & versatility. Over to Sir Patrick:- "The telescope is optically very good, giving clear, sharp images........the sturdiness of the mounting for the price, and the whole instrument is easy to use" - Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

The Sky-Watcher SKYMAX Maksutov-Cassegrain's are the ultimate ‘take-anywhere' telescopes. They are also ideal if working space is limited.

Computerised SKYMAX Maksutov-Cassegrains are the ultimate ‘take-anywhere' telescopes, also ideal if working space is limited. The equatorially mounted version excels for photography and the addition of the Goto function makes this a superb beginning Astrophotographers' package.

This telescope is very portable and offers you a long focal length and also an image erecting prism.

"The optics of the review instrument were staggeringly good giving superb views of the Moon"...."Also excels for double-star observatons"  BBC Sky at Night Magazine

As they go up in size they also move up on to a more subsatntial mount EQ2.

Stunning value - Superb Sky-Watcher 6" (F/12) Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA Only.