
Saxon Velocity 1309EQ2 Reflector with Motor Drive System
The Saxon F1309 EQ Reflector Telescope with R.A. Motor Drive offers a 130mm aperture, 900mm focal length, and clear, color-fringe-free images. Ideal for astrophotography, it features a smooth 1.25" focuser, motorised tracking due to the included Motor Drive System, and reliable EQ mount.
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Yes we've talked a lot about the light gathering power of the Saxon F1309 EQ Reflector Telescope w/ R.A Motor Drive System. Yes, it produces 30% better resolution compared to standard 114mm scopes. Yes, that is all true. What we forgot to mention is- this simple scope comes with a Single Axis Motor Drive that is makes this scope simple yet more powerful than many computerized scopes. With this motor drive you can compensate for the earth's rotation, making astrophography a breeze.
Features
- 130mm aperture
- 900mm focal length (F/6.9)
- Smooth 1.25" rack and pinion focuser
- EQ2 Equatorial Mount with Slow motion Controls
- Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
- Comes with Super eyepieces, 5x24 Finderscope and 1.5x erecting eyepiece
Full Specifications
Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
Aperture | 130mm |
Focal Length | 900mm |
Focal Ratio | f/6.9 |
Included Eyepiece | Super 25mm (40x Magnification), Super 10mm (100x Magnification) and SR4 (250x Magnification) |
Finderscope | 5x24 |
Optical Tube | Aluminium |
Highest Useful Magnification | 260x |
Faintest Stellar Magnitude | 13.3 |
Resolving Power | 0.9 arc seconds |
Optical Coatings | Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂ |
Optical Tube Length | 90cm |
Optical Tube Diameter | 17cm |
Optical Tube Weight | 4.50kg |
Mount Type | German Equatorial EQ2 |
Motor Drive | EQ2 single-axis motor drive with hand controller |
Tripod Material | Aluminium |
Tripod Adjustment Range | 71cm - 123cm |
Total Kit Weight | 13 kg |
Warranty | 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty |
The Saxon Velocity F1309 EQ Reflector Telescope w/ R.A Motor Drive System is built with a 5.2" aluminised and overcoated mirror that produces clear images free of color fringing. You get with this kit a motor drive with clutch, hand control and battery case. Attached to the scope is a 5x24 finderscope, you get a rack and pinion 1.25" focuser, 4mm, 10mm and 25mm 1.25" eyepieces for varying magnifications. This reflector also sits on a heavy Aluminum EQ mount and tripod to aid in image stabilization. To get even more magnification, add a 2x barlow lens which doubles the magnification when stacked with the existing eyepieces. This is great option to utilise the telescope's capability of viewing 260x magnification!
The Saxon F1309EQ Reflector Telescope w/ R.A Motor Drive System is covered by a 5-Year Australian Warranty.
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Product Code: 222313
Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
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Aperture | 130mm |
Focal Length | 900mm |
Focal Ratio | 6.9 |
Highest Practical Magnification | 260x |
Faintest Stellar Magnitude | 13.3 |
Resolving Power | 0.9 arc seconds |
Mount Type | German Equatorial EQ2 |
Motor Drive | Yes |
Dovetail Type | Vixen |
Eyepiece 1 | Super 25mm - 1.25" |
Eyepiece 2 | Super 10mm - 1.25" |
Eyepiece 3 | SR4 - 1.25" |
Finderscope Make | 5x24 Finder |
Tube Length | 17 x 90cm |
Autoguide Port | No |
Electronic Hand Control | No |
Warranty Information | 5 Years Limited Warranty |
Image | Item | Qty |
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saxon EQ2 Mount and Tripod | 1 |
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saxon 5x24 Finderscope with Bracket | 1 |
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saxon 1.5x Erecting Eyepiece | 1 |
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saxon Super 4mm/10mm/25mm 1.25’’ Eyepiece | 1 |
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saxon Single Axis Motor Drive EQ2 with Hand Controller and Battery Case | 1 |
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saxon Star / Moon Chart | 1 |