Sky-Watcher Heritage 130P vs Sky-Watcher Skymax 127: specs compared
Updated 05 September 2026.
130 mm
Sky-Watcher Heritage 130P wins on aperture
On aperture, Sky-Watcher Heritage 130P leads: 130 mm versus 127 mm.
| Spec | Sky-Watcher Heritage 130P | Sky-Watcher Skymax 127 |
|---|---|---|
| Aperture | 130 mm (5.12 in) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Focal length | 650 mm | 1540 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/5 | f/12.1 |
| Optical design | Newtonian reflector (parabolic primary, collapsible) | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Focuser / eyepiece barrel | 1.25 in helical focuser | supplied with a 2 in diagonal and a 1.25 in adapter; rear thread accepts 1.25 in or 2 in visual backs |
| Mount | Tabletop Dobsonian (azimuth base) | Optical tube (V-style dovetail), sold as OTA or on the AZ-GTi |
| Highest useful magnification (2x aperture rule) | about 260x | about 254x |
Questions and answers
Which has the higher aperture, Sky-Watcher Heritage 130P or Sky-Watcher Skymax 127?
On aperture, Sky-Watcher Heritage 130P leads: 130 mm versus 127 mm.
How do Sky-Watcher Heritage 130P and Sky-Watcher Skymax 127 compare?
On aperture, Sky-Watcher Heritage 130P leads: 130 mm versus 127 mm.