Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ-MD (Motor Drive) Telescope
Celestron SKU: 31051 | Helix SKU: CT31051
Overview
- Motor Drive for the automatic tracking
- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Permanently mounted StarPointer
- Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
- Quick release dovetail attachment - no tool setup
- German Equatorial mount with Setting circles - to accurately locate and track sky objects
- Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs - Provides a rigid and stable platform
- All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
- Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories
- BONUS Astronomy Software download with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images
Description
If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky.
The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors.
This model includes the motor drive for automatic tracking.
Specifications
| Aperture (mm) | 130 mm (5.12 in) |
| Apparent Field of View | 1.5 " |
| Finderscope | Built-on StarPointer |
| Focal Length | 650 mm (26 in) |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 ... | 20 mm (0.79 in) |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 ... | 10 mm (0.39 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 5 |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 307 x |
| Light Gathering Power (Comp... | 345 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 13.1 |
| Linear Field of View (@1000... | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 19 x |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 33 x |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 65 x |
| Mount Info: | N.A. |
| Mount Type | CG-3 Equatorial |
| Optical Coatings | Aluminum |
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Optical Tube Info: | N.A. |
| Optical Tube Length | 24 in (610 mm) |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 0.89 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.07 arc seconds |
| Tripod | 1.25" steel tube legs |
| Warranty | 2-year Telescope Warranty |
