Stardust Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Hi guysjust wondering if anyone has a Skymax 90 and what are they like? I don't really need one but I like small functional things and they seem to pack a punch in a small package. The current deal on the table top mount and bag looks good for around £115, especially when the OTA seems to be £145.This is the trouble when it's cloudy, I start looking at kit.DAve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deneb Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 The skymax 90 is a good scope, i have it's bigger brother - the skymax 127, i have found it is good at imaging Lunar & planetary, observing double & variable stars, observation of clusters & bright deep sky objects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philsail1 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Yes, I have the Skywatcher 90mm Mak. (f14). It's a lovely little scope. Very portable. Easily carried on almost any decent camera tripod. Good focuser. Will take mag up to about 200x. Excellent on the Moon and planets. Obviously not so good with deep sky, but will resolve M31.I use mine as a grap and go, and for taking on holiday, and catching animal/bird photos.However, if you are going for a 90mm, why not go for the 127 version. (the 90mm version is so good, it might leave you wanting the bigger 127mm anyway!!).Best wishes,philsail1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahlberto Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Ive had one and i can say that scope will give you good views of planets and moon.Its a real good scope and very portable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M110 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I can second what's being said - I've had mine for just over a year and love it to bits... sharp optics, portability (I have it EQ1 mounted and it still fits into a medium sized rucksack (30L) with EP's, Turn Left at Orion etc) it's a steal at that price.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lw24 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Would buying this eyepiece increase its field of view, and therefore make it better for looking at deep sky objects? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Would buying this eyepiece increase its field of view, and therefore make it better for looking at deep sky objects?This thread is 3 years old so you may have to wait a while for a reply Those eyepieces do have more field of view than a standard plossl of the same focal length but a 32mm plossl will show as much sky as any 1.25" eyepiece can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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