Its rugged and stable CG-3 equatorial mount has manual slow motion controls in both axes. These let you easily locate solar system and deep space objects and manually track them across the sky. The supplied motor drive allows hands-free tracking that will let the whole family observe without having to re-aim the scope each time a new family member or friend steps up to look through the telescope. At only 25 lbs., it’s lightweight and compact enough to fit in virtually any storage space, but it’s optically big enough to keep an observer happy for years. At its very affordable price, the Astromaster 130EQ is a bargain indeed.
Motor drive is for the automatic tracking of celestial objects with ease while built-on StarPointer finder scope is for fast and accurate objects tracking. The sky Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images while one may not forget to mention here about the German Equatorial mount with setting circles to accurately locate and track sky objects. Quick and easy to set up using the quick release dovetail attachment with no tools required, the telescope also comes complete with a deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of all your accessories, a rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25” steel tube legs as a sturdy, rigid viewing platform for much improved images.
A battery-operated motor drive makes following the stars a no-hands operation. The drive is a single axis right ascension drive motor only. It does not have drive corrector functions for long exposure astrophotography. The drive has a variable speed control to match the differing speeds at which the Moon, planets, Sun, and stars move across the sky. It also has switch-controlled northern/southern hemisphere operation. The drive runs for up to 40 hours from one 9 volt transistor radio battery, depending on the air temperature.
This Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ MD Reflector Telescope with its excellent features has got the full potential and ability in producing an impressive performance which can easily meet the expectations of the user in a true sense. For the convenience and comfort of the user, a user operating instructions manual in case is also provided so the user can easily enjoy a good use of Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ MD Reflector Telescope. Equipped with some excellent features which allows this Celestron AstroMaster Reflector Telescope to deliver fine results is the reason why one can consider this telescope a desirable option.
Features: Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ Motor Drive Reflector Telescope
- Perfect for deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae
- Quick release dovetail attachment no tool setup
- Excellent for terrestrial and astronomical use
- For detailed observation of moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn
- Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories
- Aluminium coated optics for low light lost and clear, crisp images
- Motor drive for the automatic tracking of celestial objects with ease
- Built-on StarPointer finder scope for fast and accurate objects tracking
- Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs provides a stable platform
- German Equatorial mount with Setting circles to accurately locate and track sky objects
- The Sky Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images
Specification - Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ MOtor Drive Reflector Telescope
- Model: AstroMaster 130 EQ MD
- Optical Design: Reflector
- Aperture: 130 mm (5.12 in)
- Focal Length: 650 mm (25.59 in)
- Focal Ratio: 5
- Eyepiece: 20 mm (0.79 in)
- Eyepiece: 10 mm (0.39 in)
- Magnification: 32.5x with 25mm eyepiece
- Magnification: 65x with 9mm eyepiece
- Finderscope: Built-on StarPointer
- Mount Type: CG-3 Equatorial
- Tripod Type: Yes
- Eyepiece Barrel Diameter: 1.25"
- CD ROM The Sky L1
- Highest Useful Magnification: 255x
- Motor Drive: Yes
- Optical Coating Aluminium
- Weight: 24 lb (10.89 kg)
Kit Content
Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ MD Reflector Telescope
20mm Eyepiece
10mm Eyepiece
StarPointer Finderscope
Tripod and Accessory Tray
Motorized Equatorial Mount
User Operating Instructions Manual
Manufacturers Warranty
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Package information Box1:
Gross Weight: 17 Kg
Dimensions: 87 x 48 x 28 cm
