Designed to observe and track near and deep-sky objects with a fast focal ratio for astrophotography/imaging, Celestron's AstroMaster 130EQ-MD 130mm f/5 Reflector Telescope features a 650mm focal length and a spherical mirror.



The scope is outfitted with a 1.25 rack-and-pinion focuser and two eyepieces to get new users started: a 10mm that yields 65x power and a 20mm for a 32.5x magnification. The 20mm eyepiece integrates an erecting system to correct images horizontally and vertically to allow easy terrestrial use. An unmagnified red-dot finder is also included to help set-up, align and navigate easier.

Its manual equatorial mount features a variable-speed Right Ascension motor drive system capable of working in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, with variable speed to accurately track fast-moving objects like the Moon and slower deep-sky objects like galaxies and nebulae. For alignment and easy navigation, dual slow-motion control cables are provided; and clearly visible indicators on the Right Ascension and Declination axes. An adjustable-height aluminum tripod rounds out the rig with a tray for accessories such as eyepieces, filters, and lights.

Optical Tube
  • Large 130mm aperture
  • Fast f/5 focal ratio
  • 650mm focal length
  • Resolution: 1.07 arcsec, Rayleigh; 0.89 arcsec, Dawes
  • 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser
Mount and Tripod
    CG-3 Mount:
  • Manual German equatorial
  • Variable-speed Right Ascension motor drive accurately tracks near and deep sky objects, with proper polar alignment
  • Dual slow-motion control cables enable fine adjustments with reduced vibrations
  • Altitude adjustment screws locks setting
  • Etched Right Ascension and Declination scales
  • Removable counterweight bar
  • Two 4.8-pound counterweights to properly balance OTA and accessories for smooth movement
  • Dovetail plate enables fast assembly and break-down
    Tripod:
  • Adjustable-height
  • 1.25" diameter stainless steel legs
  • Tray to hold eyepieces, lights, and accessories
  • Spiked feet add stability on uneven/soft ground
Included Accessories
    Eyepieces:
  • 1.25" diameter barrel
  • Accepts most 1.25" astronomical filters
  • 10mm focal length produces 65x
  • 20mm focal length produces 32.5x
  • 20mm eyepiece has integrated prism to correct image horizontally and vertically for terrestrial use
    SkyPointer Finder:
  • Unmagnified to make finding objects easier and star-hopping navigation faster
  • Illuminated red center aiming dot is easy to see without affecting night-adjusted vision

Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ-MD 130mm f/5 Reflector Telescope

Celestron Astromaster Motor Drive

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

Product Specification
Specifications
Optical Design
Newtonian reflector
Aperture
130 mm
Focal Length
650mm
Focal Ratio
f/5
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter
1.25"
Diagonal
None
Finderscope
Star pointer
Tripod
Stainless steel
Adjustable height
1.25" diameter legs
Mount Type
Manual equatorial with Right Ascension motor drive
Power Source
9v battery, for motor drive
Counterweights
2 x 4.8 lb / 2.2 kg
Optical Tube Dimensions
24.0" / 61.0 cm
Weight
28.0 lb / 12.7 kg, assembled

Packaging Info

Package Weight
38 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
35 x 18.5 x 11.5"

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Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ-MD 130mm f/5 Reflector Telescope

  • Brands Celestron
  • Product Code:Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ-MD 130mm f/5 Reflector Telescope
  • Availability:Out Of Stock
  • N$10,995.00