Experience premium sharpness, maximum contrast and flat-field photography!

The new, highly impressive Sky-Watcher Skymax 200DX Maksutov Cassegrain telescope is a premium 200 mm f/10 aplanatic optical system, built for experienced astrophotographers and visual observers who want exceptional sharpness, maximum contrast and a uniform flat field across the entire image circle.

The Skymax 200 DX features an unusual optical design that effectively suppresses off-axis coma and provides an optimised, completely flat image field right to the edge of the field. With its large 44 mm image circle, it provides distortion-free imaging that meets even the highest demands for sharpness in deep sky observation and high-resolution astrophotography. With an effective aperture of 200 mm and a focal length of 2000 mm at an aperture ratio of f/10, this telescope resolves even the finest surface details on the Moon and planets of our solar system and delivers excellent results even with smaller deep sky objects.

For photography, the 44 mm, fully illuminated and corrected image circle makes the telescope perfectly suited for modern cameras with full-frame sensors. For photographers who want a larger field of view and shorter exposure times, there is an optional 0.7x focal reducer (product no. 20118) that extends the range of use to a faster telescope with f/7.

The built-in fan and ventilated main mirror cell ensure rapid temperature control of the telescope.

The telescope is equipped with a relatively small secondary mirror, which limits obstruction to 22% (based on surface area) to enable maximum contrast and the finest details.

Despite the high performance of this optical system, the Skymax 200DX remains compact and well balanced, making it a practical option for permanent use in an observatory setup or as a portable astrograph in combination with one of our high-quality equatorial mounts.

Please note: The accessories shown are not included in the scope of delivery! (without mount, viewfinder, zenith mirror, eyepiece)

Expected to be available from summer 2026

Facilities:

• Optical design: Maksutov Cassegrain
• Effective opening: 200 mm
• Focal length: 2000 mm
• Aperture ratio: f/10
• Illuminated and fully corrected image circle: 44 mm
• Built-in 12-volt fan and cooling vents
• 75mm prism rail
• 2 search shoes
• Focus knob with patented focus distance scale (38m to ∞)
• 70 mm secondary mirror
• Optional 0.7x focal reducer/flattener (No. 20118) available separately!
• OTA Length: 665 mm
• OTA diameter: 235 mm
• OTA weight: 12 kg

Scope of delivery:

• Maksutov Cassegrain telescope tube
• dust cover