The Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ equatorial reflector telescope puts a big scope in a beginning observer’s backyard at a small scope price.
Not just a big scope, but a good performer you can enjoy for years to come.
The Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ equatorial reflector telescope puts a big scope in a beginning observer’s backyard at a small scope price.
Not just a big scope, but a good performer you can enjoy for years to come.
Description
Discover our Solar System with the Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ! You’ll be ready to observe in minutes thanks to the quick and easy no-tool setup. The 130EQ provides bright, clear images of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more for great nighttime viewing.
Manual German Equatorial telescope
The AstroMaster mount comes with two slow motion control knobs that allow you to make fine pointing adjustments to the telescope in both Right Ascension and Declination axes, also referred to as RA and DEC.
Accessories Included
Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, and a finderscope. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low and high powered views. The 20mm has a built-in erect image corrector.
Starry Night Software
Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our solar system and beyond.
Specifications
OPTICAL TUBE INFO:
Optical Design
Newtonian Reflector
Aperture
130mm (5.11")
Focal Length
650mm (25.6")
Focal Ratio
f/5
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1
20mm (.78") with built-in erect image corrector
Magnification of Eyepiece 1
33x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2
10mm (.4") standard
Magnification of Eyepiece 2
65x
Barlow Lens
Not Included
Finderscope
Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
Star Diagonal
None
Optical Tube
Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification
307x
Lowest Useful Magnification
19x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude
13.1
Resolution (Rayleigh)
1.07 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)
.89 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)
345x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction
44mm (1.73")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter
34%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area
11%
Optical Coatings
TBD
Optical Tube Length
610mm (24")
Optical Tube Diameter
TBD
Optical Tube Weight
TBD
Dovetail
CG-3 Dovetail bar
MOUNT INFO:
Mount Type
CG-3 Equatorial
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod)
812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51")
Tripod Leg Diameter
31.75mm (1.25") steel
Accessory Tray
Yes
Tripod Weight
7.6 lbs (3447.3 g)
Slew Speeds
Manual
Dovetail Compatibility
CG-3 saddle plate
Software
Starry Night Basic Edition | SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight
TBD
Included Items
Optical tube | Tripod and mount (preassembled) | 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector | Standard 10mm eyepiece | Red-dot finderscope | Manual
Very nice beginner telescope. Accurate finder scope once sighted. Able to see 4 moons of Jupiter easily. Tripod legs could be more stable. I've owned more powerful binoculars, but they can't provide stable views like this telescope. I live in dark country sky so city dwellers can't expect the same.
