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product_id: 17822207
title: "Sky-Watcher Skymax 150mm Maksutov-Cassegrain - Large Aperture Compound-Style Reflector Telescope"
brand: "sky-watcher"
price: "289132 kr"
currency: ISK
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Sky Watcher"
url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/17822207-sky-watcher-skymax-150mm-maksutov-cassegrain-large-aperture-compound-style
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region: Iceland
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# 94% reflectivity mirror coatings 150mm large aperture Vixen-style dovetail mount compatible Sky-Watcher Skymax 150mm Maksutov-Cassegrain - Large Aperture Compound-Style Reflector Telescope

**Brand:** sky-watcher
**Price:** 289132 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Unlock the Universe: Big Aperture, Brilliant Views, Zero Compromise!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sky-Watcher Skymax 150mm Maksutov-Cassegrain - Large Aperture Compound-Style Reflector Telescope by sky-watcher
- **How much does it cost?** 289132 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/17822207-sky-watcher-skymax-150mm-maksutov-cassegrain-large-aperture-compound-style)

## Best For

- sky-watcher enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sky-watcher brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Fully Baffled Tube:** Eliminates stray light for charcoal-black skies and enhanced contrast, delivering professional-grade viewing experiences.
- • **Stunning 150mm Aperture:** Capture crisp, high-contrast planetary and lunar details with a large, light-gathering primary mirror.
- • **Compact & Portable Design:** Enjoy powerful 1800mm focal length optics in a sleek, lightweight tube perfect for night hikes and star parties.
- • **Complete Starter Kit Included:** Ready to explore right out of the box with a 28mm eyepiece, 90° star diagonal, and 9x50 finderscope—no extras needed.
- • **94% Reflectivity for Brighter Views:** Advanced borosilicate mirror with aluminum and quartz coatings ensures maximum light transmission and vivid clarity.

## Overview

The Sky-Watcher Skymax 150mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope combines a large 150mm aperture with expert optical coatings delivering 94% reflectivity for stunningly bright, high-contrast views. Its compact, fully baffled tube design ensures minimal stray light interference, while the 1800mm focal length offers exceptional magnification ideal for planetary and lunar observation. Compatible with Vixen-style dovetail mounts and bundled with essential accessories, this telescope is a perfect blend of portability and professional-grade optics for both casual stargazers and aspiring astrophotographers.

## Description

Sky-Watcher’s premiere line of Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes create a perfect blend of aperture and lightweight portability. This telescope design has a reputation for sharp, high-contrast views, ideal for planetary observation. Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes serve as an alternative to Schmidt-Cassegrains and Newtonians, and offer astronomers a large visual aperture, high contrast, and long focal length in a compact package. Maksutov’s deliver better planetary detail than other telescopes due to a focal length that’s 5-7 times longer, increasing overall magnification. Maksutov-Cassegrains also use a meniscus-shaped corrector plate, eliminating any spherical aberration caused by the primary mirror. Our Maksutov series telescopes deliver refractor-like views and superior contrast while allowing for larger apertures at a fraction of the cost. Our Maksutov series features a borosilicate primary mirror with an aluminum coating and a quartz overcoat, producing 94% reflectivity. The corrector plate utilizes our proprietary Metallic High -Transmission Coatings (MHTC ), giving visual astronomers professional-grade optics creating a unique viewing experience.In addition to the visual benefits of Sky-Watcher Maksutovs, these serve as excellent optical tubes for imaging planetary, lunar, or solar (with use of a solar filter). For astronomers looking to start in astrophotography, the Sky-Watcher Maksutovs deliver exceptionally long focal lengths, necessary for imaging planetary detail. This provides an increased image scale, forgoing the need of a barlow lens or other accessories that may increase exposure times.As customary with all Sky-Watcher products, the Maksutov series includes a bundle of accessories, including: 28mm 2-inch eyepiece, 2-inch 90-degree star diagonal, and a 9x50 straight-through finderscope.

Review: No longer made with SCHOTT optical glass... - When I first got this telescope, all I had was the AZGTI mount.... It actually was able to hold the scope with a counterweight, the mount was actually accurate in it's goto function as well. Very good scope, no longer uses schot glass though so bad advertising...
Review: Great Starter Mak - Very happy with this scope! The views are nice, and no calibration is needed. The only limitation is it’s light-gathering ability - you can’t really zoom in anymore if you want to be able to see anything unless you’re looking at the moon or possibly planets (haven’t bought the eyepiece yet for this). I bought an eyepiece that lets me zoom in slightly for different objects (like the Hercules Cluster). I’m tempted to try an eyepiece that gives me a wider field of view, but I’m afraid the loss of light wouldn’t be worth it. I can see why the size up from this one is almost twice as much. A good scope regardless though.

## Features

- EXPERTLY MATCHED OPTICS: The Skymax series of Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tubes features matched primary and secondary mirrors with an expertly coated corrector plate that delivers contrast-rich views with charcoal-black skies.
- 94% REFLECTIVITY MIRROR COATINGS: Using a borosilicate primary mirror with an aluminum coating and a quartz overcoat, Sky-Watcher Maksutov-Cassegrains produce a 94% reflectivity rating for outstanding light transmission.
- VIXEN-STYLE DOVETAIL: An industry standard, the Vixen-style dovetail is the most commonly used dovetail bar for astronomy.
- FULLY BAFFLED TUBE: Utilizing a fully-baffled tube, Sky-Watcher Maksutovs prevent stray light from interfering with your viewing experience.
- EVERYTHING YOU NEED: The 150mm Skymax Maksutov-Cassegrain comes equipped with everything you need to get started, including: : a 28mm 2-inch eyepiece, 2-inch 90-degree star diagonal, and a 9x50 straight-through finderscope.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00Z4HX18M |
| Additional Features | Large Aperture in Compact Size with High Contrast and Long Focal Length |
| Best Sellers Rank | #795 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #15 in Telescope Reflectors |
| Brand | Sky-Watcher |
| Built-In Media | Diagonal, Eyepeice, Finder |
| Coating | Fully multi-coated |
| Compatible Devices | Vixen-style dovetail mount compatible devices |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 20 Reviews |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 1.25 Millimeters |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | Barlow |
| Finderscope | Reflex |
| Focal Length Description | 1800 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234115308, 05023411530800 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 25"D x 10"W x 10"H |
| Item Weight | 16 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Sky-Watcher |
| Manufacturer Part Number | S11530 |
| Model Name | Sky-Watcher Maksutov-Cassegrain 150mm |
| Model Number | S11530 |
| Mount | Equatorial Mount |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 150 Millimeters |
| Optical Tube Length | 70 Millimeters |
| Optical-Tube Length | 70 Millimeters |
| Telescope Mount Description | Equatorial Mount |
| UPC | 050234115308 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Two-year |
| Zoom Ratio | 700 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sky-Watcher
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Barlow
- **Finderscope:** Reflex
- **Focus Type:** Auto Focus
- **Item Weight:** 16 Pounds
- **Model Name:** Sky-Watcher Maksutov-Cassegrain 150mm
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 150 Millimeters
- **Optical Tube Length:** 70 Millimeters
- **Product Dimensions:** 25"D x 10"W x 10"H
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Equatorial Mount

## Images

![Sky-Watcher Skymax 150mm Maksutov-Cassegrain - Large Aperture Compound-Style Reflector Telescope - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RboBuDxtL.jpg)
![Sky-Watcher Skymax 150mm Maksutov-Cassegrain - Large Aperture Compound-Style Reflector Telescope - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LzZRDJFEL.jpg)
![Sky-Watcher Skymax 150mm Maksutov-Cassegrain - Large Aperture Compound-Style Reflector Telescope - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611T484tStL.jpg)
![Sky-Watcher Skymax 150mm Maksutov-Cassegrain - Large Aperture Compound-Style Reflector Telescope - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wc+7yLFuL.jpg)
![Sky-Watcher Skymax 150mm Maksutov-Cassegrain - Large Aperture Compound-Style Reflector Telescope - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lrTylXhxL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Se pueden ver galaxias, nebulosas etc?**
A: You can see galaxies and nebulae with the 102, although there won't be a lot of detail. Maksutov-Cassegrains of this aperture are suited better to planetary and lunar viewing. For what you're asking about, larger apertures (150mm, for example) would be better.

**Q: I'm extremely new to everything astronomy, but if i were to get this telescope, what additional items would i need for astrophotography?**
A: If astrophotography is your main goal a Maksutov telescope such as this would not be the best choice unless your interest is moon. Please contact our support department at 310-803-5966. They will be able to assist you with finding the best arrangement.

**Q: The add says both the item and shipping weight are the same- 23 pounds. What is the actual weight of the tube (i.e. requred mount capacity)?  Thanks!**
A: If anyone is still wondering, I just weighed mine (180mm) and the OTA alone (without finderscope or eyepiece and diagonal) is 17 pounds.

**Q: Photo shows side of ota says schotts optical glass. does this scope purchased thru amazon have this logo on the ota?**
A: No, mine does not say schotte optical glass.  It still performs nicely, but I was very angry when I realized this is a bait n switch product

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No longer made with SCHOTT optical glass...
*by M***L on December 16, 2025*

When I first got this telescope, all I had was the AZGTI mount.... It actually was able to hold the scope with a counterweight, the mount was actually accurate in it's goto function as well. Very good scope, no longer uses schot glass though so bad advertising...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Starter Mak
*by R***D on May 10, 2026*

Very happy with this scope! The views are nice, and no calibration is needed. The only limitation is it’s light-gathering ability - you can’t really zoom in anymore if you want to be able to see anything unless you’re looking at the moon or possibly planets (haven’t bought the eyepiece yet for this). I bought an eyepiece that lets me zoom in slightly for different objects (like the Hercules Cluster). I’m tempted to try an eyepiece that gives me a wider field of view, but I’m afraid the loss of light wouldn’t be worth it. I can see why the size up from this one is almost twice as much. A good scope regardless though.

### ⭐ Horrible packaging, no protection to very fragile item!
*by S***W on April 22, 2025*

Item arrived damaged during shipping, packaging was insufficient, with little to no bubble wrap. I had to provide extra bubble wrap to return this item so that more damage did not Occur to the item during return shipping to seller!

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*Last updated: 2026-06-01*