Celestron 130EQ Overview
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1Description
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2Optical Tube
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3Mount and Tripod
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4Included Accessories
Designed for near and deep-sky observation with a fast focal ratio for astrophotography/imaging, Celestron's AstroMaster 130EQ 130mm f/5 Reflector Telescope features a 650mm focal length and a spherical mirror.
The scope is outfitted with a 1.25 rack-and-pinion focuser and two eyepieces to get new users started: a 10mm that yields 65x power and a 20mm for a 32.5x magnification. The 20mm eyepiece integrates an erecting system to correct images horizontally and vertically to allow easy terrestrial use. An unmagnified red-dot finder is also included to help set-up, align and navigate easier.
The included manual equatorial mount features slow-motion control cables make it easy to track objects even when wearing gloves, while also minimizing vibrations caused by handling the mount with your hands; and clearly visible indicators on the Right Ascension and Declination axes. An adjustable-height aluminum tripod rounds out the rig with a tray for accessories such as eyepieces, filters, and lights.
- Large 130mm aperture
- Fast f/5 focal ratio
- 650mm focal length
- Resolution: 1.07 arcsec, Rayleigh; 0.89 arcsec, Dawes
- 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser
CG-3 Mount:
- Manual German equatorial
- Dual slow-motion control cables enable fine adjustments with reduced vibrations
- Altitude adjustment screws locks setting
- Etched Right Ascension and Declination scales
- Removable counterweight bar
- Two 4.8-pound counterweights to properly balance OTA and accessories for smooth movement
- Dovetail plate enables fast assembly and break-down
Tripod:
- Adjustable-height
- 1.25" diameter stainless steel legs
- Tray to hold eyepieces, lights, and accessories
- Spiked feet add stability on uneven/soft ground
Eyepieces:
- 1.25" diameter barrel
- Accepts most 1.25" astronomical filters
- 10mm focal length produces 65x
- 20mm focal length produces 32.5x
- 20mm eyepiece has integrated prism to correct image horizontally and vertically for terrestrial use
SkyPointer Finder:
- Unmagnified to make finding objects easier and star-hopping navigation faster
- Illuminated red center aiming dot is easy to see without affecting night-adjusted vision
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UPC: 050234310451
In the Box
- Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ 130mm f/5 Reflector Telescope
- 20mm Erect-Image Eyepiece
- 10mm Eyepiece
- Star Pointer Finder
- Equatorial Head
- 2 x Slow-Motion Cables
- Adjustable-Height Tripod
- Counterweight Bar
- 2 x 4.8-Pound Counterweights
- "The Sky" Level 1 CD-ROM
- Limited 2-Year Warranty
Table of Contents
- Description
- Optical Tube
- Mount and Tripod
- Included Accessories
Celestron 130EQ Specs
Optical Tube Assembly
| Optical Design |
Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture |
130 mm / 5.1" |
| Focal Length |
650 mm |
| Focal Ratio |
f/5 |
| Eyepiece Barrel Diameter |
1.25" |
| Diagonal |
None |
| Finderscope |
Yes |
| Optical Tube Dimensions |
24" / 61 cm |
Mount
| Counterweight |
2 x 4.8 lb / 2.2 kg |
Tripod
| Material of Tripod |
Stainless Steel |
General
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Weight |
28 lb / 12.7 kg (Fully Assembled) |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
37 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
35 x 18.5 x 10" |
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