
Used Sky-Watcher Explorer-130M (EQ2) Motorised Newtonian Reflector Telescope

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Back to topSky-Watcher Explorer-130M (EQ2) 130mm (5.1") f/900 Motorised 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-, the Moon and Planets, or a combination of both, the EXPLORER range offers excellent all round Diffraction-Limited performance. Tube material : Aluminium.
Sky-Watcher Explorer-130M 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
- R.A. Motor Drive (D.C.) with Multi-Speed Handset
- 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.
Back to topProduct Specification
Diagonal | None Supplied |
Diameter [mm] | 130.0 |
Eyepiece 1 | 25 mm |
Eyepiece 2 | 10 mm |
Finderscope | Red-Dot Finder |
Focal Length [mm] | 900 |
Focal Ratio [f|] | 6.92 |
Highest Practical Magnification [x] | 260 |
Included Accessories | 10 & 25 mm eyepieces, x2 Barlow Lens, Red-Dot Finder, EQ2 Mount and Tripod, R.A. Motor Drive (D.C.) with Multi-Speed Handset |
Magnification With Eyepieces Supplied [x] | 36, 72, 90, 180 |
Mount Type | Motorised |
Optical Design | Newtonian |
Manufacturers Link | Sky-Watcher |