Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope: Unlock the Secrets of the Night Sky

Step into the world of astronomy with the Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope, a perfect tool for sky enthusiasts eager to explore celestial wonders. This telescope is equipped with a manual German equatorial mount, featuring setting circles for precise location and tracking of sky objects. The 130EQ is mounted on an adjustable, full-height steel tripod that includes a deluxe accessory tray for added convenience. Its no-tool setup is quick and user-friendly, allowing you to start observing the skies within minutes.

The AstroMaster 130EQ comes with a range of accessories to enhance your viewing experience. It includes a 20mm eyepiece with an erect image corrector for natural orientation and a 10mm eyepiece for higher magnification, along with a finderscope for easy location of celestial objects. These eyepieces provide varying magnifications to suit both wide and close-up views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more, delivering bright and clear images every time.

Additionally, this telescope package includes a download of Celestron’s Starry Night Basic Software. This premier astronomy software features a comprehensive database of over 36,000 celestial objects, complete with printable sky maps and enhanced 3D images of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies. The software is an invaluable resource for planning observing sessions and learning more about our solar system and the universe beyond. The Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope is more than just a telescope; it's an educational adventure into the cosmos.

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:	Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂
Optical Tube Length:	552mm (21.7")
Optical Tube Diameter:	160.5mm (6.32")
Optical Tube Weight:	7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
Dovetail:	CG-5 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:	9.3 lbs (4.24 kg) includes weight of mount
Slew Speeds:	Manual
Dovetail Compatibility:	CG-5 saddle plate
Software:	Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight:	17 lbs (7.71 kg)
Included Items:	Optical tube Tripod and mount (preassembled) 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector Standard 10mm eyepiece Red-dot finderscope Manual
Solar Warning	Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it. Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.
California Residents	WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Software and Documentation

MANUALS:
AstroMaster 76EQ, 114EQ and 130EQ Quick Setup Guide
AstroMaster EQ Manual
OTHER PRODUCT FILES:
Celestial Observing
Telescope Maintenance
Telescope Basics
Astronomy Basics
How to Determine Which Eyepieces to Use with Your Telescope
How to Align a Red Dot Finder to Your Telescope Video
Solar Safety Warning

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