Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ N-130/650 Motor Drive Telescope (SKU: 31051)

The Celestron Astromaster 130 EQ Motor Drive telescope, represented by symbol 31051, is a traditional Newtonian telescope mounted on an equatorial mount with a motorized object tracking system utilizing a stepper motor. This telescope serves as an excellent entry point into the world of amateur astronomy, offering a substantial increase in light-gathering capability compared to the human eye. With its 130mm aperture, this telescope enables a wide range of captivating observations, including the moon, planets, and various deep sky objects. Notable sights that can be observed using this telescope include:

• Detailed craters on the moon, revealing evidence of cosmic collisions.
• Phases of Mercury and Venus, indicating their proximity to the Sun relative to Earth.
• Martian ice caps.
• Jupiter's atmospheric belts and its four moons. By observing the changing positions of Jupiter's moons, one can witness a miniature representation of the solar system.
• Saturn's rings, including the notable Cassini Division.
• Uranus and Neptune, which were unknown to ancient civilizations.
• Bright asteroids such as Ceres and Vesta.
• Comets, icy objects traversing the Solar System.
• Stellar characteristics, including the colors of stars, double stars, and variable stars.
• Beautiful open clusters like the Beehive Cluster in Cancer, the Double Cluster in Perseus, or the Ptolemy Cluster in Scorpius.
• Globular clusters, such as the famous M13 or M53 in Coma Berenices, which showcase the power of gravity.
• Gas and dust nebulae, where new stars are born, such as the Orion Nebula (M42) or the North America Nebula in Cygnus.
• Distant galaxies, including the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) or the Triangulum Galaxy (M33).

Engaging in these observations requires a modest level of dedication and patience, with the results yielding absolute fascination.

Furthermore, the telescope package includes a disc containing The Sky Level 1 software.

THE OFFERED TELESCOPE ENABLES IMMEDIATE OBSERVATIONS REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER CONDITIONS. IT INCLUDES ALL NECESSARY ACCESSORIES, OPTICS, AND A STURDY PARALLACTIC MOUNT ON A STABLE TRIPOD.

Technical Specifications:

• Optical System: Newtonian reflector
• Aperture: 130mm
• Focal Length: 650mm
• Focal Ratio: f/5
• Theoretical Limiting Magnitude: 13
• Resolution: 0.89 arc seconds
• Maximum Useful Magnification: 260x
• Optical Tube Length: 61cm
• Steel Tripod Height: 106cm
• Maximum Tripod Leg Spread: 110cm
• Weight: 11kg

Included Equipment:

The telescope set comes with the following accessories:

• 1.25" focuser
• Plossl eyepieces: 20mm (providing over 33x magnification) and 10mm (providing over 66x magnification) - featuring a 50° field of view
• 20mm eyepiece (providing over 33x magnification) suitable for terrestrial observations (providing a non-reversed image)
• Star Pointer finderscope
• EQ-2/CG-3 equatorial mount with a motorized drive and clock mechanism
• RA axis drive powered by a single 9V battery (6LR61), offering up to 40 hours of continuous operation on one battery
• Adjustable height steel tripod with a 1.25" diameter
• Accessory tray
• Educational CD "Sky Level 1" (in English)

Warranty:

The telescope comes with a 2-year warranty.