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Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi 130P GoTo Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope

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Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi 130P GoTo Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope
Key Features
  • 5.1" / 130mm Aperture
  • f/5 Focal Ratio, 650mm Focal Length
  • 25mm & 10mm Super Eyepieces
  • SynScan GoTo App for iOS and Android
Simple, versatile, and portable—the Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi 130P Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope is a fine choice for a beginning astronomer and a grab-and-go option for the experienced observer. Using the classic "light bucket" Dobsonian design, the Virtuoso GTi is suited to observing galaxies and nebulae as well as planets and the moon. Built-in Wi-Fi provides full go-to telescope control via a smartphone and Sky-Watcher's free SynScan app, so you can choose from among 10,000 celestial objects. The collapsible optical tube makes transporting and storing the telescope easy. Included is everything you need to start exploring the night sky mere minutes out of the box, including a red dot finder and two eyepieces (25mm and 10mm). Also included is Sky-Watcher's proprietary Freedom Find technology, which uses dual encoders to allow manual control while retaining alignment and position information, providing exceptional convenience and flexibility while viewing.
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Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi Overview

Simple, versatile, and portable—the Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi 130P Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope is a fine choice for a beginning astronomer and a grab-and-go option for the experienced observer. Using the classic "light bucket" Dobsonian design, the Virtuoso GTi is suited to observing galaxies and nebulae as well as planets and the moon. Built-in Wi-Fi provides full go-to telescope control via a smartphone and Sky-Watcher's free SynScan app, so you can choose from among 10,000 celestial objects. The collapsible optical tube makes transporting and storing the telescope easy. Included is everything you need to start exploring the night sky mere minutes out of the box, including a red dot finder and two eyepieces (25mm and 10mm). Also included is Sky-Watcher's proprietary Freedom Find technology, which uses dual encoders to allow manual control while retaining alignment and position information, providing exceptional convenience and flexibility while viewing.

  • 130mm aperture for bright, bold views
  • Fast f/5 optics for increased light gathering power
  • 650mm focal length perfect for viewing the Moon, planets, galaxies, and nebulae
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and full GoTo performance via the SynScan Pro app
  • Patented Freedom Find technology uses dual encoders to allow manual control while retaining alignment
  • Collapsible optical tube for easy storage and transportation
  • Proprietary Radiant Aluminum Quartz (RAQ) coatings for 94% reflectivity
  • Virtuoso GTi mount accepts V-style dovetail
  • Tracking rates: solar, lunar, sidereal, and alignment-free solar tracking
  • Alignment modes: One-Star, Brightest Star, North-Level Alignment, Three-Star
  • Powered by 8 AA batteries or external 12V power supply (not included)
  • Free SynScan Pro app features a database containing over 10,000 objects, including Messier, NGC, IC, and Caldwell catalogs
  • Includes Virtuoso GTi base and mount assembly, optical tube assembly, red dot finder, and 25mm and 10mm Super eyepieces
UPC: 050234212106

Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi Specs

Key Specs
Aperture
130 mm / 5.1"
Focal Length
750 mm
Focal Ratio
f/5
Eyepiece
Yes, Removeable: 1.25" Diameter with 90° Diagonal
Type
Alt-Azimuth
GoTo Capability
Yes
Optical Design
Newtonian Reflector
Aperture
130 mm / 5.1"
Focal Length
750 mm
Focal Ratio
f/5
Focuser
Single-Speed Helical
Eyepiece
Yes, Removeable: 1.25" Diameter with 90° Diagonal
Finderscope
Yes
Mounting
3/8"-16 Female
Optical Tube Dimensions
27" / 68.6 cm (Extended)
16" / 40.6 cm (Retracted)
Mount
Type
Alt-Azimuth
GoTo Capability
Yes
General
Battery
8x AA
Wireless
Yes
Weight
19.15 lb / 8.69 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
24.85 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
23.7 x 18.9 x 16.1"

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