Skywatcher 130/650 AZ-Go2 Explorer Newtonian Telescope
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The Sky-Watcher 130/650 AZ-Go2 Explorer Newtonian Telescope is the perfect choice for beginners and enthusiasts who want a simplified telescope setup. With its 130mm aperture and 650mm focal length, this telescope provides clear and detailed views of the Moon, and bright galaxies and nebula. The parabolic optics ensure excellent image quality for a wide range of astronomical targets.
The AZ-Go2 Mount offers Wi-Fi-controlled GOTO functionality, letting you wirelessly control the telescope from your smartphone or tablet using the SynScan app. With automatic pointing and tracking of over 42,000 celestial objects, stargazing is easier than ever. The Bright Object alignment mode allows you to get started in minutes, making it ideal for those who want to spend less time setting up and more time observing.
Included in the kit are 10mm and 25mm Super Plossl eyepieces, a red dot finderscope for easy alignment, and a sturdy stainless steel tripod with an accessory tray. Power the mount with either a 12V DC power supply or AA batteries for convenient portability.
Key Features:
- 130mm Newtonian reflector with 650mm focal length for versatile viewing
- Wi-Fi GOTO AZ-Go2 Mount for wireless control via smartphone or tablet
- Compatible with SynScan hand controller (sold separately)
- Parabolic optics for sharp, high-quality images
- Easy alignment with Bright Object mode
- Includes 10mm and 25mm Super Plossl eyepieces and red dot finderscope
- Stainless steel tripod with accessory tray
- Powered by 12V DC or AA batteries (not included)
Full Specifications
Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) |
Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
Aperture | 130mm |
Focal Length | 650mm |
Focal Ratio | f/5 |
Included Eyepiece | 10mm (65x Magnification), 25mm (26x Magnification) |
Finderscope | Red Dot Finderscope |
Optical Tube Construction | Aluminium |
Highest Useful Magnification | 260x |
Dovetail | Vixen Dovetail Bar |
Computerised Mount |
Mount Type | AZ-Go2 Explorer |
Tripod Material | Stainless Steel |
Accessory Tray | Yes |
Mount Head Weight | 1.3kg |
Slew Speeds | 9 Slew Speds (Max Speed 3° / Second) |
Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Tracking Modes | Alt-Az, EQ North, EQ South |
GPS | N/A |
Dovetail Compatibility | Vixen Dovetail |
Auxiliary Ports | 1 Aux Port |
Autoguide Port | Yes |
USB Port | Yes (Hand Controller Input) |
Power Reqiurements | 8 x AA Batteries (Not Included) 12V DC-750 mA (Tip Positive) - Not Included |
Motor Drive | DC Servo Motors |
Warranty | Skywatcher 5 Year Warranty |
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About Sky-Watcher
Contemporary telescope-making has advanced the simple optical designs early scopes to revolutionary, state of the art. The Sky-Watcher company believes Telescopes of quality make should no longer be expensive, but accessible to everyone. Sky-Watcher philosophy has always been to bring the vast wonders of the skies within reasonable reach of anyone with enough curiosity and courage to look up and imagine. Sky-Watcher scopes come in a large range of observational applications - from 10"Dobsonians to spotting scopes for land use.
Product Code: SW130P-AZGO2
Electronic Hand Control | No |
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Motor Drive | No |