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Sky-Watcher Explorer-130 (EQ2) Newtonian Reflector Telescope

£135.00

Sky at Night - Test Winner! Sky-Watcher Explorer-130 (EQ2) 130mm (5.1") f/900 Newtonian Reflector Telescope. The Sky-Watcher Explorer range are standard Newtonian reflectors of excellent quality and versatility, ranging in aperture from a respectable 130mm to an incredible light-gulping 300mm aperture, catering for astronomers of all levels. Whether your interest is Deep-Sky, the Moon and Planets, or a combination of both, the Explorer range offers excellent all round Diffraction-Limited performance. Tube material: Aluminium. More

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Sky-Watcher Explorer-130 Features:

Magnifications (with optics supplied): x36, x72, x90, x180
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mm
Telescope Focal Length: 900mm (f/6.92)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
x2 Barlow Lens
Red Dot Finder
EQ2 Equatorial Mount
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
30% more Light Gathering than 114mm

EQ2 Equatorial Mount:

The EQ2 Equatorial Mount is suited to both beginners and experienced astronomers. It offers very good stability and the tall, fully adjustable aluminium tripod with large accessory tray is a real plus. This mount features 360º slow-motion tracking gears on both the right ascension and declination axes with flexible controls. Dual metal setting circles allow location of objects by their R.A. and DEC. coordinates. A separate latitude adjustment aids in polar alignment. An optional D.C. Motor Drive can be installed to the R.A. axis for auto-tracking purposes.

Type	Newtonian Reflector
Primary mirror	130mm
Focal length (tele)	900
Max aperture (tele)	f/6.92
Eyepiece	10mm & 25mm eyepieces, x2 Barlow Lens
Magnification	x36, x72, x90, x180
Size	108x51x30cm
Weight (kg)	22