Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Newtonian w Motor Drive
Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope with Motor Drive: Your Passport to the Stars
The Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope with Motor Drive is a stellar gateway to the wonders of the universe, designed for both amateur astronomers and seasoned sky gazers. This telescope features a manual German equatorial mount equipped with setting circles, enabling precise location and tracking of celestial objects. The adjustable, full-height steel tripod, complete with a deluxe accessory tray, ensures a stable and comfortable viewing experience. Its no-tool setup is quick and straightforward, allowing you to embark on your celestial journey in just minutes.
This model comes with a range of essential accessories, including a 20mm eyepiece with an erect image corrector for a correct view of the night sky, a 10mm eyepiece for higher magnification, and a finderscope to easily spot celestial bodies. A standout feature of the AstroMaster 130EQ is the motor drive, which automatically tracks the apparent movement of stars and planets across the night sky, enhancing your stargazing experience by keeping objects centered in your view.
In addition, this telescope package includes a download of Celestron’s Starry Night Basic Software. This comprehensive software offers an extensive 36,000 object database, along with printable sky maps and enhanced 3D images of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies. It's an invaluable tool for planning your observing sessions and expanding your knowledge of the universe. The AstroMaster 130EQ with Motor Drive isn’t just a telescope; it’s a full-fledged observatory that brings the cosmos to your backyard.
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-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: | 9.3 lbs (4.24 kg) |
| Slew Speeds: | Manual |
| Dovetail Compatibility: | CG-3 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 |
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| California Residents |
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