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The Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope is a powerful Newtonian reflector designed for both amateur and seasoned astronomers. With a 130mm aperture and 650mm focal length, it delivers bright and clear images of celestial objects. The manual German equatorial mount, equipped with setting circles, allows precise tracking of objects as they move across the night sky. Its quick and easy no-tool setup ensures you spend more time observing and less time assembling. The telescope also includes a smartphone adapter, enabling you to capture stunning images of the Moon and planets through the eyepiece.
Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
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Aperture | 130mm (5.11") |
Focal Length | 650mm (25.6") |
Focal Ratio | f/5 |
Eyepiece 1 | 20mm (.78") with built-in erect image corrector |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 33x |
Eyepiece 2 | 10mm (.4") standard |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 65x |
Finderscope | Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
Mount Type | Manual German Equatorial |
Tripod | Adjustable, full-height steel tripod with accessory tray |
Highest Useful Magnification | 307x |
Lowest Useful Magnification | 19x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 13.1 |
Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.07 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes) | 0.89 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power | 345x compared to the human eye |
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 | 610mm (24") |
Optical Tube Diameter | 160.5mm (6.32") |
Optical Tube Weight | 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) |
Dovetail | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
Total Kit Weight | 17 lbs (7.71 kg) |
Software | Starry Night Basic Edition and SkyPortal App |
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