AstroMaster 130EQ - General Features

• Quick and easy no-tool setup
• Permanently mounted StarPointer
• Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
• Quick release dovetail attachment - no tool setup
• German Equatorial mount with Setting circles - to accurately locate and track sky objects
• Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs - Provides a rigid and stable platform
• All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images

 

If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky.

The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors.

·         Optical Design : Reflector

 

·         Aperture : 130 mm (5.12 in)

 

·         Focal Length : 650 mm (25.59 in)

 

·         Focal Ratio : 5

 

·         Eyepiece 1 : 20 mm (0.79 in)

 

·         Magnification 1 : 33 x

 

·         Eyepiece 2 : 10 mm (0.39 in)

 

·         Magnification 2 : 65 x

 

·         Mount : CG-3 Equatorial

 

·         Optical Coatings : Aluminum

 

·         Weight : 28 lbs (12.7 kg)

 

·         Finderscope : Built-on StarPointer

 

·         Tube Attachment : Dovetail Bar

 

·         Tripod : 1.25" steel tube legs

 

·         Highest Useful Magnification : 307 x

 

·         Limiting Stellar Magnitude : 13.1

 

·         Resolution (Rayleigh) : 1.07 arcsec

 

·         Resolution (Dawes) : 0.89 arcsec

 

·         Light Gathering Power : 345 x

 

·         Angular Field of View : 1.5 °

 

·         Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) : 79 ft (24.08 m)

 

·         Optical Tube Length : 24 in (609.6 mm)

 

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RRP: $499

 

 

Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope Review by Telescope Reviews.org.uk

AstroMaster 130EQ - Dual purpose telescope – both terrestrial and celestial observation

Celestron - the brand that retains to be the pioneer in the optical industry by way of meeting every contingency to stringent quality is the main reason for it to be in the forefront. Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope comes under the AstroMaster series that are been projected with many enduring features.

Overview: This Telescope is best suited for those who involve in both terrestrial and celestial observations. Without any compromises, it telescope delivers the best and correct image of the land and the sky. With the modish look and stylish exterior, it brings pride to its owners and is best suited for beginners and intermediary level users.

Type: Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Celestial and Terrestrial Telescope with the Reflector type of construction picturise the viewing object with the required clarity. It provides clearer view with better contract levels of the viewing objects.

Application: The user of this model belongs to wider field as its supports dual purpose. Right from watching the Moon and the Planets to the field end grounds and mountain tops it works competitively to satisfy the user.

Technical:

• The focal length and the focal ratio are 650mm and 5 respectively. This supports the magnifying ability of the telescope.
• With the objective lens diameter of 130mm the brightness gets determined to the object under view. This is large enough to penetrate the deeper sky and viewing the Galaxy.
• Found in this Telescope are the 2 types of eyepieces that measures 20mm and 10mm which gives the magnification ability of 33x and 65x respectively.
• The highest useful magnification is 307x and this powers up even the blur images say the rings of Saturn and the far away planet.

Physical: Precisely it has an optical coating of aluminium that has the power of producing high reflection, they are been known for its durability and the optical tube measures the length of 24 inches. The mount of this model is CG-3 Equatorial type, which gives the flexibility to follow the objects without any interruption. Appreciated is its well-designed tripod that belongs to the type of 1.25” with steel tube legs.

Advantages:

• This model comes with the built-on Star Pointer finder scope that locates the desired object easily and eliminates the trouble in following it. This is a permanent solution of finder scope.
• This telescope gives the feasibility of quick and easy set up that requires no tool for setting to function.
• The tube attachment is with the Dovetail bar that can remove with a quick release and features with no tool set.

 

Missing small plastic tray (You can buy for $9.00)

 

 

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