{"product_id":"explore-scientific-sidara-pro-127-mak-cassegrain-telescope-goto-package","title":"Explore Scientific Sidara Pro 127 — 127mm Mak-Cassegrain Telescope with GoTo Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Maksutov-Cassegrain design folds 1900mm of focal length into a tube not much larger than a thermos, producing high magnification views from a compact, portable package. The Explore Scientific Sidara Pro 127 leverages this advantage by placing a \u003cstrong\u003e127mm Mak-Cassegrain on the Sidara Pro GoTo mount — creating a high-magnification planetary and lunar powerhouse with fully automated object location and tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e in a system that fits in a carry bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt f\/15, this optical design is purpose-built for the Moon and planets. The long focal ratio and sealed optical tube produce high-contrast, sharply focused views of lunar surface detail, Jupiter's atmospheric bands, and Saturn's ring structure with a clarity that fast focal-ratio systems struggle to achieve. The corrector plate also means the optics stay clean and aligned — no collimation, no maintenance. Three included eyepieces (10mm, 25mm, and 40mm) span a useful magnification range from 48x to 190x, and the 2-inch rack-and-pinion focuser accepts premium eyepieces for future upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sidara Pro GoTo mount provides automated target location and tracking through both the hand controller and SkyAssist smartphone app. Battery-powered operation keeps the entire system self-contained and field-ready. The combination of Mak-Cass optics and GoTo tracking is particularly effective for planetary observation — the mount keeps Jupiter centered in the eyepiece at 190x while you study cloud belt detail, an experience that manual mounts make frustratingly difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble stars are another strength of this system. The 127mm aperture resolves pairs down to approximately 1 arc-second separation, and the GoTo database includes hundreds of showpiece doubles that the mount can locate instantly. Albireo, the Double-Double in Lyra, and Castor all become quick targets rather than star-hopping exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"key-features\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain\u003c\/strong\u003e at f\/15 — 1900mm focal length in a compact tube, optimized for planetary and lunar contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSidara Pro GoTo mount\u003c\/strong\u003e with automated slewing, tracking, and SkyAssist smartphone integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-inch rack-and-pinion focuser\u003c\/strong\u003e for precise, smooth focusing at high magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Plössl eyepieces\u003c\/strong\u003e (10mm, 25mm, 40mm) — 48x to 190x magnification range included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo collimation required\u003c\/strong\u003e — sealed optical tube stays aligned and clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand controller + smartphone app\u003c\/strong\u003e for target selection and GoTo operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"ideal-for\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanetary and lunar enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e who want high-magnification performance with GoTo convenience. The 127mm Mak-Cass design delivers views of the Moon and planets that are among the sharpest available at this price point. \u003cstrong\u003eBalcony and urban observers\u003c\/strong\u003e benefit from the compact form factor and the GoTo mount's ability to locate objects even under light-polluted skies where visual star-hopping is impractical. \u003cstrong\u003eDouble star observers\u003c\/strong\u003e will appreciate the combination of resolving power and automated target location.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47709678960814,"sku":"ES-MC1271900-SAGT-SA10","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/2494\/1742\/files\/sidara_pro_127_v2.jpg?v=1775598498","url":"https:\/\/astrotelescopium.com\/products\/explore-scientific-sidara-pro-127-mak-cassegrain-telescope-goto-package","provider":"AstroTelescopium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}