Skymax 127 Vs Celestron 6SE

[Spier24]

Wondering if anyone has used or owned both the Skywatcher 127 Mak and the celestron 6SE? Is there any noticeable differences when viewing planets or DSO's? I know that the celestron has a better mount and a GoTo system with more objects. I'm just curious about the optics and viewing.

[John]

Not much difference on the planets but for DSO's the additional aperture of the 150mm 6SE has some benefits. These are added to by the fact that the 127 mak-cassegrain actually operates at an effective aperture of around 119mm / 120mm rather than the full 127mm. 30mm of difference does make a difference on these fainter targets.

 

Edited January 6, 2021 by John

[Spier24]

22 minutes ago, John said:

Not much difference on the planets but for DSO's the additional aperture of the 150mm 6SE has some benefits. These are added to by the fact that the 127 mak-cassegrain actually operates at an effective aperture of around 119mm / 120mm rather than the full 127mm. 30mm of difference does make a difference on these fainter targets.

 

Interesting fact about the 127 that I'd never heard before. That helps me decide.