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(Sky-Watcher 130mm EQ2 Reflector Telescope
This new Sky-Watcher 130mm reflector telescope delivers great light-gathering capacity and high-quality optics all for one low price! It includes two Plossl premium eyepieces which makes it one of the best telescope deals we have offered in years.Save $125 on this Skywatcher telescope for limited time!
This 130mm (5.1”) f/6.9 telescope has a light grasp of 20.4 square inches, which is 32% more light than a 114mm (4.5in) reflector telescope. More light means you'll see more stars and galaxies and greater detail of the moon and planets. The 130mm primary mirror is fabricated to exacting standards and multi-coated for maximum light reflection. Although planetary objects are pleasing to view with this telescope, its real strength is in capturing fainter distant objects. You will be able to resolve individual star points in globular clusters while the central glow of galaxies will be brighter and emission nebulae will appear more luminous and voluminous.
This telescope has a stable EQ2 equatorial mount to easily move from star to star and to track night-sky objects with just one control as the earth rotates. While the equatorial mount is not as kid-friendly as the altazimuth or Dobsonian mounts, it provides superior functionality.
The high-quality super Plossl 25mm and 12mm 1.25” eyepieces provide magnification of 36x and 75x, respectively. Other quality features include a 2x Barlow lens to double magnification of each eyepiece, a red-dot finderscope for easy object locating, and Planetarium software for your PC. For help finding the telescope that's right for you, see our Selecting a Telescope guide.
Note: Standard Shipping and shipping specials are not available for this bulky item. This item only ships to a street address in the 50 US states with UPS Ground shipping.
Product Specifications
- 130mm (5.1 inch) diameter primary mirror made from grade-A glass and multi-coated for optimal reflection
- 900mm focal length, f/6.9
- 20.4 sq. in. light grasp
- 307x maximum theoretical magnification and 1.08 arc-sec resolving power
- High-quality super Plossl fully-coated 25mm and 12mm 1.25” eyepieces provide clear, sharp images at magnification of 36x and 75x with a 52° apparent field-of-view and great eye relief
- 1.25” 2x Barlow lens doubles magnification of the included eyepieces to 72x and 150x for up-close planetary and lunar viewing
- Red-dot finderscope with variable brightness makes locating night-sky objects easy
- Stable 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser
- EQ-2 equatorial mount provides proper stability with dual slow-motion controls, 360° azimuth adjustment
- Deluxe aluminum tripod with accessories tray
- 900mm (36") aluminum optical tube with enamel finish
- Includes easy-to-understand instructions for use and assembly
- Includes TheSkyX Student astronomy software for PC computers (XP or Vista with DVD required). TheSkyX Student is a comprehensive and full-featured tool to help you explore and actively develop an understanding of basic astronomy. You can learn the constellations (labeled with their phonetic pronunciation), watch planetary motion over days or centuries, witness solar and lunar eclipses, and much more ($79 value.)
- Weighs 35 lbs. with a 36” tube length
- One year warranty from Sky-Watcher USA, Sky-Watcher model GreatStart 130N-EQ2 Telescope
- Order a lens cleaning kit to keep your telescope's optics in pristine condition.
Telescope Magnification:
Don't make the mistake of buying a telescope for the high magnification advertised. Many low-priced telescopes boast magnification of over 300x, which is totally unusable for three reasons.
- First, the theoretical magnification for any telescope is limited by aperture (primary lens or mirror) diameter. The maximum theoretical magnification is 120x for a 60mm telescope and 228x for a 114mm telescope.
- Second, atmospheric conditions limit magnification to 200-250x on the very best of nights even with very large telescopes.
- Third, the low quality optics on most inexpensive telescopes do not produce a clear, sharp image even at lower magnifications.
Most night sky observing is done in the range of 25x-150x. The Sky-Watcher telescopes we offer have excellent optics at these magnification levels, ensuring you will enjoy your night sky viewing.
