Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ 5.1"/130mm Reflector Telescope Kit
For those who are looking for large aperture and light gathering capability, the answer may lie with the choice of the Celestron AstroMaster 130 newtonian reflector telescope. Its 5.1" diameter is considered excellent for light collection. When you are looking for faint sky objects such as clusters and nebulae, large aperture becomes relevant. A 650mm f/5 aperture is considered really bright in optical terms, and offers a wide field of view. In order to take full advantage of the telescope's short focal length and wide field of view, the user may consider the purchase of a longer eyepiece than the standard 20mm for viewing galaxies. The AstroMaster 130 features coated glass optics, and is capable of producing clear and bright images of the moon and the planets. This unit comes with a German equatorial mount, a quick dovetail attachment, and a rugged, pre-assembled tripod for your convenience.
- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Permanently mounted StarPointer
- Erect image optics ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
- Quick release dovetail attachment
- German equatorial mount with setting circles to accurately locate celestial objects
- Rugged, pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs provides a stable platform
- All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
- Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories
- The Sky Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and images
| Optical Design | Reflector |
| Optical Lens Diameter | 5.1" (130mm) |
| Focal Length | 650mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/5.0 |
| Maximum Useful Magnification | 255x |
| Resolving Power | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Mount Type | Equatorial |
| Eyepiece Barrel Diameter | 1.25" |
| Finderscope | StarPointer |
| Tripod | Aluminum |
| Motor | No |
| GO-TO Capability | No |
| PC Compatible | No |
| Power Source | None |
| Weight | 24.0 lbs (10.89kg) |
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Pros
- Compact
- Easy to Use
- Quality Lenses
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bird Watching
- Hunting
Comments about Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ 5.1"/130mm Reflector Telescope Kit:
This is very useful to Astronomy,Birdwatching and hunting
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great
Cons
- Unstable
Best Uses
- Astronomy
- Bright Conditions
- Low Visibility
Comments about Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ 5.1"/130mm Reflector Telescope Kit:
I use this telescope on a nightly basis. I am an amateur, but absolutely love this product. If there are any people out there that want a good telescope with a great price, this is the telescope you need. The only problem with this telescope is that the aim doesn't work perfectly, but that may be because I don't have even ground. Other than that I love this product, and I recommend it to anyone!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Accurate
- Comfortable Eyepiece
- Lightweight handy
- Makes a nice RFT
- Smooth focusser
- Strong Construction
- Sturdy Mount
Cons
- Finder is useless
- Included eps are mediocre
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ 5.1"/130mm Reflector Telescope Kit:
I use this as a rich-field scope, up to 50X. It can be pushed higher but the view suffers in comparison with any reasonable 80mm achromatic refractor.
The mirror seems good, and wide field views with a Scopetronix 30mm (22X) were rewarding. The "wild duck" cluster was resolved at 36X with an Orion "Epic" ep. All told, I think the views are better than the Astroscan I bought - and returned - two years ago.
I use this with a heavy duty alt-az mount, but I made use of the Eq. mount for my refractor. The mount is very sturdy, and fairly smooth in use.
Half of the price of this scope (at least) is in the mount. Needs a better finder. Good buy.
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Estimated arrival at B&H is 7-14 days. Your order will only be charged at time of shipment.
What's in the Box
- StarPointer Finderscope
- 20mm Eyepiece 1.25" (magnification 32.5x)
- Tripod and Accessory Tray
- 2-Year Warranty
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