Celestron SkyProdigy 130 Computerized Telescope

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The SkyProdigy 130mm Reflector Telescope from Celestron is designed for people without any prior knowledge of astronomy or telescopes. In less than three minutes after being turned on, the SkyProdigy will simply "look" up to the sky to self-determine it's position and alignment. It just doesn't get any more straight-forward than this. An eye-opening tour of over 4,000 celestial objects, using SkyProdigy's internal database, is almost instantly available.

The SkyProdigy system combines electronic motors, an intelligent on-board computer, a digital camera and Celestron's StarSense technology. The telescope user does not need to do any positioning or aligning. This is an automatic, instant-alignment telescope. Turn it on, push the button and enjoy the galactic gems! There is a Sky Tour option that offers a customized list of the most interesting objects in the sky to view for your location/time anywhere in the world. No knowledge of the night sky is required. One touch turns everyone into an instant astronomer.

This SkyProdigy is a Newtonian reflector with a 130mm aperture and a focal length of 650mm. Two eyepieces are included - one 25mm as well as a 9.0mm. The mounting platform incorporates a sturdy aluminum tripod with a motorized and computerized altazimuth mount. The SkyX First Light Edition astronomy software is included.

130 mm Reflector Telescope

AFOV: 1.9°, LFOV: 103' @ 1000 yd / 34.2 m @ 1000 m
Optical coatings: Aluminum with SiO2 overcoat
Highest Useful Magnification: 307x
2 Eyepieces: 25 mm - 40x, 9.0 mm - 111x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.1

General Features

Automatic alignment procedure for a fast and accurate setup
Computerized altazimuth mount provides smart Go-To capabilities
Quick-release fork arm mount and optical tube for an easy and fast setup without tools
Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray help lessen the wobbles
CD-ROM The SkyX First Light Edition astronomy software for a meaningful astronomical educational experience
Battery pack provides over 30 hours of use

Computerized Mount Features

Proven computer control technology for easy slewing to your choosen object
Database of over 4,000 celestial objects provides comprehensive star gazing
Proprietary StarSense technology for a completely automatic alignment process withot any required user intervention
Flash upgradeable hand control software allows downloading updates

Technical Features

Slew Speeds: 3°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, .5°/sec, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x
Tracking Rates: sidereal, solar and lunar
Tracking Modes: altitude-azimuth
Alignment Procedures: StarSense Automatic Alignment, Solar System Align

Optical Design	Newtonian Reflector
Aperture	130 mm
Focal Length	650 mm
Focal Ratio	f/5
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter	1.25"
Resolving Power	Rayleigh: 1.07 arcsec Dawes: 0.89 arcsec
Finderscope	StarPointer
Tripod	Steel
Mount Type	Motorized Altazimuth
Power Source	8 user-supplied AA size alkaline batteries or optional 12V AC adapter
Optical Tube Dimensions	Not provided by manufacturer
Weight	18 lb / 8.16 kg

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:	Fair
Photography:	No
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.	No
Planetary Photography:	No
Star Cluster / Nebula / Galaxy Photography:	No

In the Box
Celestron SkyProdigy 130mm Reflector Telescope

2 x Eyepieces: 9 mm and 25 mm

Stainless Steel Tripod

Quick Release Accessory Tray

CDROM: The SkyX First Light Edition

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