Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Newtonian Telescope

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Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Newtonian Telescope

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The Celestron Astromaster 130EQ stands out as an excellent telescope for beginners in astronomy. It is equipped with a manual German equatorial (EQ) mount and includes 20mm and 10mm eyepieces, a finderscope, a tripod, and Starry Night Basic Software. This comprehensive package is backed by a 2-year warranty.

With a quick and hassle-free no-tool setup, you can be ready to observe celestial objects within minutes. The 130EQ delivers bright and clear images of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more, making it an ideal choice for enjoyable nighttime viewing.

Manual German Equatorial telescope

The AstroMaster mount is equipped with two slow-motion control knobs, enabling precise pointing adjustments to the telescope in both the Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (DEC) axes. These knobs facilitate fine-tuning for accurate positioning during observations.

Accessories Included

The accessories included with the telescope comprise a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, along with a finderscope. These two eyepieces provide varying magnifications, catering to both low and high-powered views. Notably, the 20mm eyepiece features a built-in erect image corrector, ensuring an upright and correctly oriented image during observations.

Starry Night Software

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You can enhance your celestial experience by downloading Celestron's Starry Night Software. This software is a premier astronomy package, offering valuable insights into the night sky, celestial objects, and guidance on planning your upcoming observing sessions. Widely regarded as a leading astronomy software, Celestron Starry Night provides a comprehensive resource and knowledge base for exploring our solar system and beyond.

What's Included

Manual German equatorial mount with setting circles - to locate and track sky objects
Adjustable, full height steel tripod with deluxe accessory tray
Quick and easy no-tool setup
Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, and a finderscope
Download Starry Night Basic Software with a 36,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies

Specifications

OPTICAL TUBE INFO:
Optical Design:	Newtonian Reflector
Aperture:	130mm (5.11")
Focal Length:	650mm (25.6")
Focal Ratio:	f/5
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1:	20mm (.78") with built-in erect image corrector
Magnification of Eyepiece 1:	33x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2:	10mm (.4") standard
Magnification of Eyepiece 2:	65x
Barlow Lens:	Not Included
Finderscope:	Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
Star Diagonal:	None
Optical Tube:	Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification:	307x
Lowest Useful Magnification:	19x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude:	13.1
Resolution (Rayleigh):	1.07 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes):	.89 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):	345x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction:	44mm (1.73")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter:	34%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area:	11%
Optical Coatings:	Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂
Optical Tube Length:	552mm (21.7")
Optical Tube Diameter:	160.5mm (6.32")
Optical Tube Weight:	7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
Dovetail:	CG-5 Dovetail bar
MOUNT INFO:
Mount Type:	CG-3 Equatorial
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):	812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51")
Tripod Leg Diameter:	31.75mm (1.25") steel
Accessory Tray:	Yes
Tripod Weight:	9.3 lbs (4.24 kg) includes weight of mount
Slew Speeds:	Manual
Dovetail Compatibility:	CG-5 saddle plate
Software:	Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight:	17 lbs (7.71 kg)
Included Items:	Optical tube Tripod and mount (preassembled) 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector Standard 10mm eyepiece Red-dot finderscope Manual
Solar Warning	Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it. Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.

Important Documents

MANUALS:
AstroMaster 76EQ, 114EQ and 130EQ Quick Setup Guide
AstroMaster EQ Manual
OTHER PRODUCT FILES:
Celestial Observing
Telescope Maintenance
Telescope Basics
Astronomy Basics
How to Determine Which Eyepieces to Use with Your Telescope
How to Align a Red Dot Finder to Your Telescope Video
Solar Safety Warning

Starry Night Software

System requirements:

Windows 10 / macOS 10.13+. 1GHz or higher processor, 1 GB RAM and 12 GB of hard disk space. 128 MB OpenGL 1.4 capable graphics card.