Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ N-130/650 Telescope (SKU: 31045)

The Celestron Astromaster 130 EQ telescope is an excellent choice for those interested in amateur astronomy. This classic Newtonian telescope, mounted on a parallactic assembly with micro-adjustments, provides a great introduction to the world of stargazing. With its impressive light-gathering capabilities, this telescope collects nearly 350 times more light than the human eye, allowing for fascinating observations of celestial objects.

Featuring a 130mm diameter lens, the Astromaster 130 EQ enables a wide range of captivating observations, including craters on the moon, evidence of cosmic collisions. It also allows for viewing the phases of Mercury and Venus, providing insight into their proximity to the Sun compared to Earth. Additionally, one can observe the ice caps on Mars, the atmospheric belts of Jupiter along with its four moons, and the magnificent rings of Saturn, including the famous Cassini's division. This telescope even allows for glimpses of Uranus and Neptune, planets that were unknown to the ancient astronomers.

The Astromaster 130 EQ provides views of the brightest asteroids, such as Ceres and Vesta, as well as comets, which are icy bodies traversing the Solar System. With this telescope, one can also explore the colors of stars, observe double stars and variable stars, and marvel at beautiful open clusters like the Crib in Draco, Chi Persei, or the Ptolemy Cluster in Scorpius. Furthermore, the telescope enables the observation of globular clusters, such as the impressive M13 or M53 in Coma Berenices, which showcase the power of gravity.

Moreover, this telescope allows for the exploration of gas and dust nebulae, where new stars are born. Examples include the famous M42 in Orion or the North America Nebula in Cygnus. It even enables viewing distant galaxies, such as the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) or the Triangulum Galaxy (M33).

Engaging in these captivating observations only requires a little commitment and patience, but the results are sure to be absolutely fascinating.

Included with the telescope is a disc containing The Sky Level 1 software, which further enhances the stargazing experience.

Technical Specifications:

• Optical System: Newtonian telescope
• Lens Diameter: 130mm
• Focal Length: 650mm
• Focal Ratio: f/5
• Theoretical Magnitude Range: Up to 13th magnitude
• Maximum Useful Magnification: 260x
• Length of Optical Tube: 61cm
• Height of Steel Tripod: 106cm
• Distance Between Legs at Maximum Tripod Height: 110cm
• Weight: 11kg

Equipment:

The telescope set includes the following accessories:

• 1.25" Focuser
• Plossl Eyepieces: 20mm (providing over 33x magnification) and 10mm (providing over 66x magnification) - both in the standard 1.25" format with a 50° field of view
• Star Pointer Scope
• EQ-2/CG-3 Parallactic Mount with Micro-adjustments
• Steel Tripod with Adjustable Height (1.25" diameter)
• Accessory Shelf
• Educational CD "Sky Level 1" (in English)

Warranty:

The Celestron Astromaster 130 EQ telescope comes with a 2-year warranty, ensuring peace of mind for the user.