Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ Motorized Newtonian Reflector Telescope

The Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ Motorized Newtonian Reflector Telescope (SKU: 31051) is your gateway to the cosmos. Designed with a traditional Newtonian optical system, this telescope is mounted on a robust equatorial mount equipped with a motorized object tracking system powered by a stepper motor. Ideal for amateur astronomers, it significantly enhances your stargazing experience with its impressive light-gathering capabilities.

Key Features

With a 130mm aperture, this telescope allows you to explore a wide array of celestial wonders, including:

• Detailed views of the Moon's craters, showcasing evidence of cosmic impacts.
• Observing the phases of Mercury and Venus, highlighting their positions relative to the Sun and Earth.
• Glimpses of Martian ice caps.
• Jupiter's atmospheric belts and its four largest moons, offering a miniature solar system view.
• The mesmerizing rings of Saturn, including the Cassini Division.
• Remote planets Uranus and Neptune.
• Bright asteroids such as Ceres and Vesta.
• Icy comets traversing the Solar System.
• Characteristics of stars, including colors, double stars, and variable stars.
• Stunning open clusters like the Beehive Cluster, Double Cluster, and Ptolemy Cluster.
• Dense globular clusters like M13 and M53, illustrating gravity's power.
• Gas and dust nebulae where new stars form, such as the Orion Nebula and North America Nebula.
• Distant galaxies, including the Andromeda Galaxy and Triangulum Galaxy.

Embarking on these observations requires patience and dedication, with the rewards being nothing short of fascinating.

Comprehensive Telescope Package

This telescope package includes everything you need for immediate observation, regardless of weather conditions. It comes with essential accessories, quality optics, and a stable equatorial mount on a sturdy 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 Accessories

The telescope set is complete with:

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

Warranty

The telescope is backed by a 2-year warranty, ensuring peace of mind with your purchase.