Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope

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Part Number:31045

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Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope

Quick Overview

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
Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories
“TheSkyX – First Light Edition” astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images

Specifications

Optical Design	Newtonian Reflector
Aperture (mm)	130 mm (5.12 in)
Focal Length	650 mm (26 in)
Focal Ratio	5
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm)	20 mm (0.79 in)
Magnification of Eyepiece 1	33 x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 (mm)	10 mm (0.39 in)
Magnification of Eyepiece 2	65 x
Finderscope	Built-on StarPointer
Mount Type	CG-3 Equatorial
Tripod	1.25" steel tube legs
Highest Useful Magnification	307 x
Lowest Useful Magnification	19 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	13.1
Resolution (Rayleigh)	1.07 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes)	0.89 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)	345 x
Apparent Field of View	1.5 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yds)	79 ft (24 m)
Optical Coatings	Aluminum
Optical Tube Length	24 in (610 mm)

Based on Astronomy magazine’s telescope "report cards", scopes of this size and type generally perform as follows . . .
Terrestrial Observation: Observing terrestrial objects (nature studies, birding, etc.) is usually possible only with refractor and catadioptric telescopes, and convenient only when the scope is on an altazimuth mount or photo tripod. Most reflectors cannot be used for terrestrial observing. Scopes with apertures under 5" to 6" are generally most useful for terrestrial observing due to atmospheric conditions (heat waves and mirage, dust, haze, etc.) that degrade the image quality in larger scopes.	No
Lunar Observation: Visual observation of the Moon is possible with any telescope. Larger aperture scopes will provide more detail than smaller scopes, thereby getting a higher score in this category, but may require an eyepiece filter to cut down the greater glare from the Moon's sunlit surface so small details can be seen more easily. Lunar observing is more rewarding when the Moon is waxing or waning as the changing sun angle casts constantly varying shadows to reveal craters and surface features by the hundreds.	Great
Planetary Observation:	Very Good
Binary and Star Cluster Observation:	Very Good
Galaxy and Nebula Observation:	Good
Photography:	Yes
Terrestrial Photography: Photographing terrestrial objects (wildlife, scenery, etc.) is usually possible only with refractor and catadioptric telescopes, and convenient only when the scope is on an altazimuth mount or photo tripod. Most reflectors cannot be used for terrestrial photography. Scopes with focal ratios of f/10 and faster and apertures under 5" to 6" are generally the most useful for terrestrial photography due to atmospheric conditions (heat waves and mirage, dust, haze, etc.) that degrade the image quality in larger scopes.	No
Lunar Photography: Photography of the Moon is possible with virtually any telescope, using a 35mm camera, DSLR, or CCD-based webcam (planetary imager). While an equatorial mount with a motor drive is not strictly essential, as the exposure times will be very short, such a mount would be helpful to improve image sharpness, particularly with webcam-type cameras that take a series of exposures over time and stack them together. Reflectors may require a Barlow lens to let the camera reach focus.	Yes
Planetary Photography:	Yes
Star Cluster / Nebula / Galaxy Photography:	Yes
Warranty:	2 years

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