Designed for near and deep-sky observation with a fast focal ratio for astrophotography/imaging, Celestron's AstroMaster 130EQ 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.
The included manual equatorial mount features slow-motion control cables make it easy to track objects even when wearing gloves, while also minimizing vibrations caused by handling the mount with your hands; 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.
Smartphone Adapter - Image celestial or terrestrial objects with this smartphone adapter. With its light, rigid frame, this accessory allows you to connect any smartphone to any telescope eyepiece with an outside diameter of 34mm. The additional magnification provided by the eyepiece allows your phone to capture great images of the Moon and planets. This adapter installs easily by placing the smartphone over the telescope eyepiece and tightening the knobs to securely lock your phone in place. The adapter accommodates most phones with the case on, but some large and/or bulky phone cases (including folio style cases) may need to be removed for the phone to fit in the adapter.
This 1.25” accessory can be used three ways: as a 2X Barlow for visual use, as a prime focus T-adapter, or as a “Barlowed” T-adapter for double the magnification and the benefit of extra inward focus travel.
The Universal Barlow & T-Adapter can be used as a 2X Barlow right out of the box. Insert any 1.25” eyepiece into the chamber and you’ll enjoy double the magnification, while retaining all the eye relief of the inserted eyepiece.
The Celestron Universal Barlow & T-Adapter can also be used for prime focus photography, which means you use the telescope as a photographic lens—a very big photographic lens! Just unscrew the bottom section of the unit to remove the Barlow and slide the chrome barrel into the telescope’s 1.25” focuser or adapter. Lock it firmly in place with the focuser or adapter thumbscrew. T-threads on the top of the adapter screw into a T-Ring (sold separately) that is designed to attach to the brand-specific mounting flange of your DSLR or SLR camera.
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
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
130mm Newtonian Reflector OTA
650mm Focal Length, f/5 Focal Ratio
Spherical Mirror
CG-3 Manual German Equatorial Mount
RA and Dec Slow Motion Cables
1.25" 10mm Eyepiece
1.25" Erect-Image 20mm Eyepiece
T-Adapter/Barlow lens
Pre-Mounted StarPointer Finder
Adjustable-Height Stainless Steel Tripod
Smartphone Adapter