Celestron Astromaster 130EQ Reflector Telescope 33x Black, Blue, Grey

The Celestron Astromaster 130EQ is a powerful Newtonian reflector telescope designed for amateur astronomers who want to explore the night sky in detail. With a 130mm aperture and 650mm focal length, this telescope gathers 345x more light than the human eye, revealing stunning views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects like galaxies and nebulae. The German equatorial mount provides smooth tracking, and the included StarPointer finderscope makes locating celestial targets easy.

Advantages

Large 130mm aperture for bright, clear images; fully coated glass optics enhance light transmission; sturdy steel tripod with accessory tray for stable viewing; includes two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm) for 33x and 65x magnification; Starry Night Basic Edition software for planning observing sessions.

Suitable for

• Beginner and intermediate astronomers
• Observing the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects
• Astrophotography beginners with equatorial mount

Key specifications

• Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
• Aperture: 130 mm (5.1 in)
• Focal Length: 650 mm
• Focal Ratio: f/5
• Eyepieces: 20mm (33x) and 10mm (65x)
• Finderscope: Built-in StarPointer
• Mount: German Equatorial (EQ)
• Highest Useful Magnification: 307x
• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.1
• Resolution (Dawes): 0.89 arc seconds
• Light Gathering Power: 345x
• Optical Coatings: Fully Coated
• Software: Starry Night Basic Edition

Recommendations

For best results, set up the telescope on a level surface and align the finderscope during daylight. Use the 20mm eyepiece for wide-field views and the 10mm for higher magnification. The equatorial mount requires polar alignment for accurate tracking.