Discover our Solar System with the Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ! You’ll be ready to observe in minutes thanks to the quick and easy no-tool setup.
Designed for beginners with a passion to take a step further into their astronomy hobby, the reflector telescope easily tracks and observes near and deep-sky ojects with a fast focal ratio for astrophotography or imaging. Its oversized parabolic mirror will provide bright, clear images of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more!
Manual German Equatorial telescope:
The AstroMaster mount comes with two slow motion control knobs that will help you make fine pointing adjustments to the telescope in both Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (DEC) axes.
Accessories Included:
To boost you off quickly into your starry explorations, the Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ telescope kit comes with a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, and a built-in Red Dot Finderscope (StarPointer). The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low and high-powered viewings, and the 20mm has a built-in erect image corrector (to correct image horizontally and vertically for land-viewing/terrestrial use).
Starry Night Software:
Included with your purchase is a free download of Celestron’s Starry Night Software. This advanced software by Simulation Curriculum offers detailed information about celestial objects and helps you plan your next observing or imaging session.
Optical Tube Info:
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Optical Design |
Newtonian Reflector |
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Aperture |
130mm (5.11") |
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Focal Length |
650mm (25.6") |
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Focal Ratio |
f/5 |
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Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 |
20mm (.78") with built-in erect image corrector |
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Magnification of Eyepiece 1 |
33x |
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Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 |
10mm (.4") standard eyepiece |
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Magnification of Eyepiece 2 |
65x |
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Finderscope |
Built-on Red Dot Finderscope (StarPointer) |
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Star Diagonal |
N/A |
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Highest Useful Magnification |
307x |
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Lowest Useful Magnification |
19x |
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Limiting Stellar Magnitude |
13.1 |
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Resolution (Rayleigh) |
1.07 arc seconds |
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Resolution (Dawes) |
0.89 arc seconds |
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Optical Coatings |
Aluminium |
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Optical Tube Length |
610mm (24") |
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Optical Tube Diameter |
Not given by Celestron |
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Optical Tube Weight |
Not given by Celestron |
Mount Info:
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Mount Type |
CG-3 Equatorial (Manual German EQ) |
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Tripod |
1.25" diameter with spiked feet |
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Power Requirements |
N/A |
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Motor Drive |
N/A (optional motor drive)
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Weight of Counterweights |
2 x 28lbs (2.2kg) |
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Software |
Starry Night Basic Edition Software |
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Included Items |
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About Celestron
Celestron was founded by Tom Johnson whose first telescope design was a simple 6-inch reflector, built for his young son. He gradually progressed to making larger scopes in more sophisticated designs. Today, the Celestron company is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing optical equipment including telescopes (computerised and non-computerised), binoculars, spotting scopes and its accompanying accessories. Celestron's legacy spans 50 years, and has grown to enjoy recognition from amateurs to serious astronomers globally. The company seeks to remain innovative by growing its product offerings, while supporting science education around the world.
Additional Information
Additional Information
| Eyepiece 1 | 20mm |
|---|---|
| Eyepiece 2 | 10mm |
| Finderscope Make | Built-on StarPointer |
| Electronic Hand Control | No |
| Motor Drive | No |
| Focal Ratio | f/5 |
| Focal Length | 650mm (25.6") |
| Mount Type | German Equatorial |
| Aperture | 130mm (5.11") |
| Tube Length | 610mm (24") |
| Highest Magnification | 307x |
| Warranty Information | 2 Years Warranty |
| Additional Specifications of Product | No |
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