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(Sky-Watcher GoTo 130mm Reflector Telescope
If you want great views of deep space with a super easy-to-use and still portable telescope then this is the one for you! The large 130mm primary mirror gathers the light needed to see fainter deep space objects while the GoTo SynScan computer easily locates the objects you want to see. You'll see and enjoy more every time you view the night sky!Save $195 on this Skywatcher telescope for limited time!
This Sky-Watcher Newtonian reflector telescope delivers a lot of light gathering capacity for a modest cost. The 130mm primary mirror is fabricated to exacting standards and multi-coated for maximum light reflection. Although planetary objects are pleasant 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.
If you have ever looked at the sky and wondered just which star you are observing, then you'll appreciate the GoTo SynScan motorized computer location system. You just set up your telescope, point it at any 2-3 bright stars, and the locating system is aligned and ready to give you a tour of the night sky or take you to anything in the 4000-object database. You select what you want to see on the keypad or connect your laptop PC for additional functionality. The DC-servo variable-speed motors precisely and quickly position the telescope to the celestial object of your choice and then track the object as the earth rotates. What could be easier?
This telescope comes with high-quality Plössl 25mm and 10mm 1.25” eyepieces that provide magnification of 26x and 65x respectively. The precision 2” rack-and-pinion focuser works with both 1.25” and 2” eyepieces, providing plenty of flexibility. Other features include a red-dot finderscope, RS232 cable to connect your laptop PC, and planetarium software. For help finding the telescope that's right for you, see our Selecting a Telescope guide.
You provide eight AA batteries for to power the motors and hand-held controller.
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
- 650mm focal length, f/5.0
- 20.4 sq. in. light grasp
- 307x maximum theoretical magnification and 1.08 arc-sec resolving power
- High-quality Plossl fully-coated 25mm and 10mm 1.25” eyepieces provide clear, sharp images at magnification of 26x and 65x with a 52° apparent field-of-view and great eye relief
- Red-dot finderscope with variable brightness makes locating night-sky objects easy
- Precision 2.0" rack-and-pinion focuser includes a 1.25” adapter
- Motorized altazimuth mount provides proper stability with DC-servo motor control in both the horizontal and vertical directions
- Deluxe aluminum tripod with accessories tray
- 650mm (26") 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 28 lbs. with a 26” tube length
- One year warranty from Sky-Watcher USA, Sky-Watcher model LightChariot 130N-AZ 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.
