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title: "Skymax 102"
brand: "sky-watcher"
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# 94% reflectivity mirror coatings 102mm large aperture Vixen-style dovetail mount Skymax 102

**Brand:** sky-watcher
**Price:** € 796.51
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌠 Unlock the Universe in Your Hands — See More, Carry Less!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Skymax 102 by sky-watcher
- **How much does it cost?** € 796.51 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sky-watcher enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sky-watcher brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Long 1300mm focal length in a portable 4.6 lb design—perfect for grab-and-go stargazing sessions.
- • **All-Inclusive Starter Kit:** Comes with 10mm & 25mm eyepieces, red-dot finder, 90° star diagonal, and padded carrying case for instant setup.
- • **Crystal-Clear Cosmic Views:** Expertly matched optics deliver razor-sharp, high-contrast planetary and lunar details.
- • **Maximized Light Transmission:** 94% reflectivity borosilicate mirrors ensure stunningly bright and vivid night sky images.
- • **Universal Mount Compatibility:** Industry-standard Vixen-style dovetail with ¼-20 tripod thread fits most mounts and photo tripods.

## Overview

The Sky-Watcher Skymax 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope combines a large 102mm aperture with premium 94% reflective borosilicate mirrors and a long 1300mm focal length to deliver crisp, high-contrast views of planets, the Moon, and bright deep-sky objects. Its compact, lightweight design (4.6 lbs) and fully baffled tube minimize stray light, while the Vixen-style dovetail mount ensures broad compatibility with mounts and tripods. Included accessories like dual eyepieces, a red-dot finder, and a padded carrying case make it an ideal grab-and-go setup for both amateur astronomers and budding astrophotographers seeking professional-grade optics in a portable package.

## 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. Using unparalleled lens elements and reflective mirrors, you’ll benefit from Sky-Watcher’s dedication to quality optics. 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: 10mm and 25mm 1.25-inch eyepieces, 1.25-inch adapter, 90-degree star diagonal, and a padded carrying bag.

Review: Incredible Performance in a Compact Design – Perfect for Planetary Viewing - The Sky-Watcher Skymax 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain is an outstanding telescope, especially if you’re looking for sharp, detailed views in a compact and portable setup. What really impressed me is the image quality. The optics are excellent—crisp, high-contrast views of the Moon, planets, and even some brighter deep-sky objects. Jupiter’s bands, Saturn’s rings, and lunar details come through beautifully, especially when paired with a good eyepiece. The Maksutov design is a big advantage. It’s compact, easy to transport, and holds collimation very well, so you don’t have to constantly adjust it like some other telescope types. It’s a great grab-and-go option for quick observing sessions. Build quality is solid and feels premium. Everything from the tube to the focuser is well-made and reliable. It also works great on different mounts, making it a versatile choice whether you're a beginner or a more experienced user. Another plus is how user-friendly it is. Setup is straightforward, and once you’re up and running, it’s easy to use and maintain.
Review: Great looking scope with very nice views so far! - So far so good. The one I bought was sold as "used- very good" and was heavily discounted. The version I received, to my relief, had the collimation screws as advertised on desertcart for the new model. A speck of debris inside the tube immediately caught my eye. Shining a light into the tube (never do that to yourself) revealed a miniscule amount of debris and a slight smudge on the corrector plate; nothing I was concerned would significantly affect performance. This is a nice looking scope. I like the finish. This scope is light but feels substantial for its size. The caution with this scope is that, despite its compact size, it is easy to under mount due to its long focal length. It is designed to be used at medium to high powers and so will amplify any shakiness to the point of nuisance. Desiring this scope to function as a grab-and-go instrument, I was concerned when my lighter eq mount couldn't keep this scope steady when being brought to focus or repositioned with slow motion controls, taking several seconds to stop wobbling. Despite recommendations against doing so, I mounted this on my fluid panhead photo tripod and to my surprise this worked very well. I now experience no wobble at the eyepiece while focusing or viewing. This pairing was my original hope as this setup is extremely portable and versatile, allowing for simple height adjustments, standing or seated. Of course it will be rainy and cloudy for days on end because I have a new scope. However, I have had a couple of less than ideal moments that nevertheless allowed some testing of the optics. A mak cass is said to specialize at sharp, contrasty lunar and planetary observing as well as double star splitting. It gave up an effortlessly sharp saturn in the early a.m. Just tonight I observed the moon. At 140-160x the view was razor sharp and contrasty. I noticed a couple of rimae inside a crater that I now wish I had taken the time to find on a lunar map. I took the power to 195x using a 20mm redline with a celestron 3x barlow. Still effortlessly sharp. After that, I split the double-double in Lyra. No problem. This thing does what it is meant to, beautifully. So, 5 stars. Under better seeing conditions I'm looking forward to seeing what else it can do. I was able to nab the ring nebula no problem before haze and clouds drifted in. I did swap the diagonal out for a William Optics dialectric I already owned. Svbony sells a nice, affordable dialectric. The included diagonal might be fine. The included red dot finder works great. I will probably go back and forth between the red dot and an Orion 9x50 finderscope that I'm happy to be able to use with this scope. The only issue I see limiting this scope's grab-and-go potential is its cooldown time, reportedly 30 minutes or more. Keeping that in mind and planning accordingly sort of flies in the face of the concept of grab-and-go, but it is what it is. Otherwise, it can still be used at lower powers til the unit reaches ambient temperature. Um, I made a temporary dew shield with construction paper. I like the soft carrying case that came with the scope. I guess that's about all I can say for now. Easy 5 stars for performance vs price. Hmm...I just realized this thing can easily handle my binoviewers, which makes this my only small scope that can. It's also my only scope that doesn't require a barlow to bring my binos to focus. Can I give this scope 6 stars?

## 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 plate for astronomy. In addition to this, all Maksutov-Cassegrains come with a ¼-20 tripod thread under each dovetail bar, allowing users to mount to most photographic tripods.
- FULLY BAFFLED TUBE: Utilizing a fully-baffled tube, Sky-Watcher Maksutovs prevent stray light from interfering with your viewing experience.
- EVERYTHING YOU NEED: The 102mm Skymax Maksutov-Cassegrain comes equipped with everything you need to get started, including: 10mm and 25mm 1.25-inch eyepieces, red-dot finder, 90-degree star diagonal, and a padded carrying bag.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00Z4HX0G0 |
| Additional Features | Maksutov-Cassegrain design, large aperture for size, fully baffled tube, Vixen-style dovetail, red-dot finder, 90-degree star diagonal |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,137 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #25 in Telescope Reflectors |
| Brand | Sky-Watcher |
| Built-In Media | 1.25-inch diagonal, Red dot finder, Soft carrying case, Two 1.25-inch eyepieces, V-style dovetail |
| Coating | Fully multi-coated |
| Compatible Devices | Camera, Smartphone |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 107 Reviews |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | Barlow |
| Finderscope | Reflex |
| Focal Length Description | 1300 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234115100 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.25"D x 4.63"W x 4.63"H |
| Item Weight | 4.6 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Sky-Watcher |
| Manufacturer Part Number | S11510 |
| Model Name | Sky-Watcher Maksutov-Cassegrain 102mm |
| Model Number | S11510 |
| Mount | Altazimuth Mount |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included) |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 10.2 centimeters |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 12.25"D x 4.63"W x 4.63"H |
| Telescope Mount Description | Altazimuth Mount |
| UPC | 050234115100 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | Two-year |
| Zoom Ratio | 52x to 130x |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sky-Watcher
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Barlow
- **Finderscope:** Reflex
- **Focus Type:** Manual Focus
- **Item Weight:** 4.6 pounds
- **Model Name:** Sky-Watcher Maksutov-Cassegrain 102mm
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 10.2 centimeters
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Product Dimensions:** 12.25"D x 4.63"W x 4.63"H
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Altazimuth Mount

## Images

![Skymax 102 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51R9Iw1xDyL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style Name** 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredible Performance in a Compact Design – Perfect for Planetary Viewing
*by I***E on April 9, 2026*

The Sky-Watcher Skymax 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain is an outstanding telescope, especially if you’re looking for sharp, detailed views in a compact and portable setup. What really impressed me is the image quality. The optics are excellent—crisp, high-contrast views of the Moon, planets, and even some brighter deep-sky objects. Jupiter’s bands, Saturn’s rings, and lunar details come through beautifully, especially when paired with a good eyepiece. The Maksutov design is a big advantage. It’s compact, easy to transport, and holds collimation very well, so you don’t have to constantly adjust it like some other telescope types. It’s a great grab-and-go option for quick observing sessions. Build quality is solid and feels premium. Everything from the tube to the focuser is well-made and reliable. It also works great on different mounts, making it a versatile choice whether you're a beginner or a more experienced user. Another plus is how user-friendly it is. Setup is straightforward, and once you’re up and running, it’s easy to use and maintain.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great looking scope with very nice views so far!
*by W***P on July 1, 2025*

So far so good. The one I bought was sold as "used- very good" and was heavily discounted. The version I received, to my relief, had the collimation screws as advertised on Amazon for the new model. A speck of debris inside the tube immediately caught my eye. Shining a light into the tube (never do that to yourself) revealed a miniscule amount of debris and a slight smudge on the corrector plate; nothing I was concerned would significantly affect performance. This is a nice looking scope. I like the finish. This scope is light but feels substantial for its size. The caution with this scope is that, despite its compact size, it is easy to under mount due to its long focal length. It is designed to be used at medium to high powers and so will amplify any shakiness to the point of nuisance. Desiring this scope to function as a grab-and-go instrument, I was concerned when my lighter eq mount couldn't keep this scope steady when being brought to focus or repositioned with slow motion controls, taking several seconds to stop wobbling. Despite recommendations against doing so, I mounted this on my fluid panhead photo tripod and to my surprise this worked very well. I now experience no wobble at the eyepiece while focusing or viewing. This pairing was my original hope as this setup is extremely portable and versatile, allowing for simple height adjustments, standing or seated. Of course it will be rainy and cloudy for days on end because I have a new scope. However, I have had a couple of less than ideal moments that nevertheless allowed some testing of the optics. A mak cass is said to specialize at sharp, contrasty lunar and planetary observing as well as double star splitting. It gave up an effortlessly sharp saturn in the early a.m. Just tonight I observed the moon. At 140-160x the view was razor sharp and contrasty. I noticed a couple of rimae inside a crater that I now wish I had taken the time to find on a lunar map. I took the power to 195x using a 20mm redline with a celestron 3x barlow. Still effortlessly sharp. After that, I split the double-double in Lyra. No problem. This thing does what it is meant to, beautifully. So, 5 stars. Under better seeing conditions I'm looking forward to seeing what else it can do. I was able to nab the ring nebula no problem before haze and clouds drifted in. I did swap the diagonal out for a William Optics dialectric I already owned. Svbony sells a nice, affordable dialectric. The included diagonal might be fine. The included red dot finder works great. I will probably go back and forth between the red dot and an Orion 9x50 finderscope that I'm happy to be able to use with this scope. The only issue I see limiting this scope's grab-and-go potential is its cooldown time, reportedly 30 minutes or more. Keeping that in mind and planning accordingly sort of flies in the face of the concept of grab-and-go, but it is what it is. Otherwise, it can still be used at lower powers til the unit reaches ambient temperature. Um, I made a temporary dew shield with construction paper. I like the soft carrying case that came with the scope. I guess that's about all I can say for now. Easy 5 stars for performance vs price. Hmm...I just realized this thing can easily handle my binoviewers, which makes this my only small scope that can. It's also my only scope that doesn't require a barlow to bring my binos to focus. Can I give this scope 6 stars?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Value For Money
*by A***R on July 18, 2019*

First light for this scope, was held in unfair conditions - a warm Texas summer evening with a full moon. Needless to say I didn't expect much...but I was surprised! Jupiter showed excellent detail, the Great Red Spot easily seen and some structure visible on the cloud band edges. Saturn, also was a delight to view, even though it laid a lot closer to the moon. Good contrast, the Cassini Division prominent, cloud bands on the planet view-able. I was really impressed. The scope arrived collimated out of the box, no need for any adjustment. The laser finder does what it needs to do, but does feel like it may need upgrading in the future...it doesn't feel like it could take too much abuse. The included eyepieces are OK, not the best you can get, but certainly do show the potential of the scope. Certainly look at upgrading the eyepieces in the future and including a barlow. The bag that is included I intended to replace straight away anyway. In my case, one of the clips on the straps was broke on arrival. So in short, great optics!. For the scope alone its worth the money. For planetary and lunar viewing, its the perfect grab and go scope. Some Deep Sky Objects, such as Globular Clusters and Planetary Nebulae are also well within its reach. The accessories are a valued addition to the package, but if you are looking at serious observations, you may consider upgrading some of them over time. I cant mark it down for the accessories though, because the optics are top notch. Sharp, great contrast, no noticeable color aberrations. Thoroughly recommended!!

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