Levenhuk SkyMatic 105 GT MAK Telescope
Maksutov-Cassegrain with GoTo function. Objective lens diameter: 102mm. Focal length: 1300mm
Product ID | 18116 |
Brand | Levenhuk, Inc., USA |
Warranty | lifetime |
EAN | 5905555002125 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 16.9x34.3x10.2 in |
Shipping Weight | 22.1 lb |
The Levenhuk SkyMatic 105 GT MAK Telescope with GoTo function is of the Maksutov-Cassegrain design. This allows an excellent image quality with high resolution while maintaining a very compact size. Through this telescope you can observe lunar craters with a diameter of just 4.5 miles, the structure of sunspots, the belts of Jupiter and Saturn's rings. Among deep-sky objects this telescope captures stars up to 12 magnitude, globular clusters, nebulae and galaxies.
The telescope has an aperture of f/12.7, which is perfectly suited for most astronomical observations. Maximum useful magnification of 204x and high resolution will provide good quality, sharp images.
Two achromatic eyepieces SUPER 10 and SUPER 25 with a 31.75-millimeter (1.25-inch) diameter are included in the package and serve as powerful image correction tools. The optics used in the eyepiece are glass with a special coating. Field of view is 50–52 degrees.
The telescope comes with an azimuth AZ 114 GT SynScan computer-guided mount. Thanks to the GoTo function, the telescope is capable of capturing any astronomical object with its coordinates stored in the microprocessor memory with incredible accuracy. This computer system will provide automatic guidance to more than 42,900 celestial objects. SkyMatic GoTo mounts are compatible with an external 12V battery pack.
The kit includes:
- Levenhuk SkyMatic 105 GT MAK Telescope
- Eyepieces: 10mm and 25mm
- Diagonal prism
- Optical finder scope
- GoTo mount with the SynScan AZ system
- Tripod with an accessory tray
- Hand controller
- Battery compartment
- Set of connecting cables
- Tools for assembly
- Compass
- User manual and lifetime warranty
Astrophotos of the Moon and Saturn taken with the Levenhuk SkyMatic 105 GT MAK telescope and the Levenhuk T310 NG digital camera by Joel Sawaski:




Product ID | 18116 |
Brand | Levenhuk, Inc., USA |
Warranty | lifetime |
EAN | 5905555002125 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 16.9x34.3x10.2 in |
Shipping Weight | 22.1 lb |
Optical design | catadioptric |
Optical scheme | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
Optics material | optical glass |
Optics coating | standard |
Primary mirror diameter (aperture), in | 4 |
Focal length, in | 51.2 |
Highest practical power, x | 204 |
Aperture ratio | f/12.7 |
Resolution threshold, arcseconds | 1.3 |
Limiting stellar magnitude | 12 |
Eyepieces | SUPER 10mm (130x), SUPER 25mm (52x) |
Eyepiece barrel diameter, in | 1.25 |
Finderscope | optical, 6x30 |
Focuser | 1.25", rack & pinion |
Tripod | steel |
Tripod height (adjustable), in | 24.80–45.28 |
Accessory tray | ✓ |
Telescope control | autoguide |
Mount | alt-azimuth |
Drive | DC servo drives |
Tracking rate | Lunar, Solar, sidereal |
Positioning accuracy | up to 10 |
Tracking mode | along two axes |
System requirements | OS Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10; connecting a USB adapter to a computer via serial port (RS-232) |
Guiding system alignment | one bright star, two stars |
Hand controller | SynScan AZ operating and autoguiding system |
Objects database | 42,900 objects |
Power supply | 11–15V, 1A DC |
User level | experienced users |
Assembly and installation difficulty level | easy |
Observed object | deep-sky objects, planets of the Solar System |
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Conclusions:
Pros. Easy to use and assemble. Compact dimensions. I take it with me to the countryside (I just put it on the back seat of my car, it only takes one seat, so the other one is free for another passenger). Yesterday I ordered a special case here, so it will be even more convenient to transport and store the instrument, I guess.
Cons.
I expected more.. But my lack of experience affected my choice... For beginners it is good, but, as I said before, now I would prefer something more interesting.
I'm looking for a bday present for my husband. I do not have any experience in astronomy at all. What would you suggest?
Yes. You can buy some power supply, which is 12V.
1.tell me pls if this telescope is able to track ISS?
2. Send me please some astro photos made with this telescope.
Thanx!
2. Such files are not available at the moment.
The telescope itself I "taught" to track the objects right after an automatic guidance by installing the 3.07 version of firmware.
Why the manufacturers don't provide the drivers? Or some compatible soft? They've failed, you know. Lol
Also i can't connect it to PC, there is no control systems driver. My computer doesn't identify this device. what do i do? I've tried to "make them friends" with RedShift 6 Premium. It has this utility ASCOM Dome Control Pane. My telescope is not on the list of supported models :( what do i do?
To connect it to PC follow these simple rules:
Make sure that the telescope is properly aligned before proceeding. You should only plug it into a computer after checking the alignment. Use the cable supplied in the
kit. Make sure that you use the cable provided, as any error in a substitute may damage your hand controller or computer. Once plugged in, you can operate your telescope from a computer using planetarium software.