
Skywatcher Virtuoso GTI 130mm Dobsonian Telescope
The Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi 130/650mm Collapsible Dobsonian features a 130mm aperture, 650mm focal length, and WiFi-controlled SynScan system for tracking 42,900+ celestial objects. Compact, portable, and perfect for planetary and deep-sky observations.
Shipping Calculator
The Sky-Watcher VIRTUOSO GTi 130/650mm Collapsible Dobsonian is a fully automated telescope designed for beginners and those seeking effortless observation. With the "Bright Object" alignment mode, setting up the mount takes mere minutes, and the computerized SynScan system is the ultimate upgrade, enabling automatic pointing and tracking of over 42,000 celestial objects. This means less time spent searching for faint nebulae or distant planets and more time to enjoy observing. Astronomy has never been so accessible!
The 130mm/650mm Collapsible Dobsonian is a compact and user-friendly tabletop telescope, ideal for all kinds of observations. Its patented collapsible system makes it particularly easy to store and transport. Simply extend the tube, point the telescope using the red dot finder scope, insert the eyepiece, and enjoy the night sky. This Sky-Watcher Telescope will reveal intricate details of Saturn's rings, Jupiter's bands, the Martian polar ice caps, and the phases of Venus and the moon.
The VIRTUOSO GTi Dobsonian Mount is WiFi-controllable with iOS and Android devices and compatible with the SynScan hand controller, allowing smooth tracking and alignment. Control the telescope wirelessly using your mobile device, whether a smartphone or tablet.
Full Specifications
Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) |
Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
Aperture | 130mm |
Focal Length | 650mm |
Focal Ratio | f/5.0 |
Included Eyepiece | 10mm (65x Magnification), 25mm (26x Magnification) |
Finderscope | Red Dot Finderscope |
Focuser Type | 1.25" Rack-and-Pinion |
Optical Tube Construction | Aluminium |
Highest Useful Magnification | 260x |
Dovetail | Vixen Dovetail Bar |
Computerised Mount |
Mount Type | Computerised Alt-Azimuth (AZ) Tabletop Dobsonian Mount |
Tripod Material | N/A |
Accessory Tray | N/A |
Mount Head Weight | 3.7kg |
Slew Speeds | 9 Slew Speds (Max Speed 3° / Second) |
Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
Tracking Modes | Alt-Az |
GPS | N/A |
Dovetail Compatibility | Vixen Dovetail |
Autoguide Port | No |
Power Requirements | 8 x AA Batteries (Not Included) 12V DC-1A (Tip Positive) - Not Included |
Motor Drive | DC Servo Motors |
Database | SynScan 42,900+ objects |
Warranty | Skywatcher 5 Year Warranty |
Recommended Accessories
About Sky-Watcher
Skywatcher make telescopes with the intention of bringing the treasures of the sky within reach of anyone curious enough to look up and wonder. The company has been making telescopes since 1980. Skywatcher Telescopes optics are of the highest quality, and any telescope is available for a wide range of observing applications, from 50mm spotting scopes right up to 150mm (6") refractors, 200mm (8") reflectors, and 250mm (10") Dobsonians.
Product Code: SWDOB130-VGTI
Motor Drive | No |
---|---|
Autoguide Port | No |
Electronic Hand Control | No |