Celestron Astromaster 130EQ MotorDrive astronomical telescope

Celestron Astromaster 130EQ-MD star telescope

This model has a motorized stand (Motor Drive) for automatic star tracking. The motor moves the telescope automatically, so the telescope remains focused on the same object at all times. This feature is especially useful when using high magnification or if several people are looking at the telescope in turns. Also, occasional clouds or breaks in observation will not let the object escape.

The Celestron Astromaster 130 EQ Motor Drive is a high-quality, sharp-image astronomical telescope at an affordable price. The AstroMaster reflector telescope is suitable for both beginners and more experienced enthusiasts to study the stars, moon and planets.

• Quick and easy to set up without tools
• Suitable for observing terrestrial targets and celestial objects
• Durable and stable tripod with legs constructed from 1.25' steel tubing
• All lenses are coated to optimize image quality
• Equipment tray for storing equipment
• "TheSkyX - First Light Edition" astronomy software with a database of 10,000 objects, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images

In addition to the telescope, it also includes:

• Eyepieces: 10mm and 20mm (1.25')
• Sturdy EQ stand
• "TheSkyX -First Light Edition" astronomy software

• Optical structure: Newtonian type reflecting telescope
• Opening (mm): 130 mm
• Focal length: 650mm
• Focal length factor: 5
• Eyepiece 1 focal length (mm): 20 mm
• Eyepiece 1 magnification: 33x
• Eyepiece 2 focal length (mm): 10 mm
• Eyepiece 2 magnification: 65x
• Viewfinder: Built-in StarPointer
• Corner mirror: Erect Image Diagonal - 1.25'
• Tripod type: CG-3 Equatorial
• Tripod: 1.25' with steel tube legs
• Highest usable magnification: 307x
• Minimum usable magnification: 19x
• Limiting stellar magnitude: 13.1
• Light gathering power (compared to human eye): 345x
• Field of view: 1.5°
• Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): 24 m
• Tube length: 610 mm
• Warranty : 2 years

Newtonian is a type of reflecting telescope. As the name suggests, the telescope is named after its inventor, Isaac Newton. Structurally, a Newtonian telescope is simple: the telescope has two mirrors, a second light-collecting primary mirror at the rear of the tube, and a plane mirror at the front of the tube, which focuses the resulting image onto the eyepiece used for viewing. The advantage of Newtonian telescopes is the absence of color distortion, as all light waves are always reflected from the mirror in the same way. The most important factor affecting the image quality of Newtonian telescopes is the eyepiece.