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The Skywatcher STARQUEST DX130P is a high-performance Newton telescope designed for demanding novice astronomers and intermediate users looking for a powerful, versatile and upgradeable instrument. Part of the STARQUEST DX series, it combines high-quality parabolic optics with a stable and precise Deluxe equatorial mount, offering a complete and immersive observing experience.
With its generous 130 mm diameter, this telescope represents an excellent compromise between power, transportability and ease of use.
The STARQUEST DX130P is equipped with a 130 mm parabolic primary mirror, parabolic mirrors offer excellent image quality. Unlike spherical mirrors, the parabolic shape reduces optical aberrations and delivers sharper images, especially at high magnification.
With a focal length of 650 mm (f/5), This telescope offers a relatively wide field of view while retaining good magnification capability. It is ideal for observing :
The treatment RAQ™ (Radiant Aluminum Quartz) provides up to 94 % reflectivity, for excellent brightness and durability. With 30 % more light than a 114 mm model, This telescope reveals more details of faint deep-sky objects.
The mirror is mounted in a fully collimatable cell, allowing precise adjustment to maintain optimum performance over time.
The frame STARQUEST DX Deluxe is designed to offer an excellent compromise between lightness and stability. Once aligned with the celestial pole, it is easy to track objects thanks to its smooth slow-motion controls on the right ascension (RA) and declination (DEC) axes.
It features :
Its load capacity of 5 kg provides excellent stability, reinforced by a adjustable stainless steel tripod. An optional motor can be added for automatic tracking on the RA axis, further enhancing viewing comfort.
The optical tube is equipped with’fixing rings and a 45 mm dovetail for easy mounting and balancing. Despite its performance, the unit remains relatively light and portable, ideal for outdoor observations.
The adjustable tripod (680 mm to 1160 mm) lets you adjust the height to suit your needs, providing a comfortable viewing position.
The STARQUEST DX130P comes with all the accessories you need to get started:
The smartphone holder makes it easy to capture images of your observations, especially of the Moon and planets, so you can share your discoveries.
The Rack & Pinion eyepiece holder ensures smooth, precise focusing, enhancing user comfort.
With a theoretical maximum magnification of x260, This telescope offers excellent observation potential. Its combination of large aperture and moderate focal length makes it a particularly versatile instrument, equally suited to deep sky and planetary observation.
The thin branches of the secondary mirror support (0.5 mm) minimize diffraction, enhancing image contrast.
Whether you want to observe lunar craters, explore distant galaxies or get started in astrophotography with a smartphone, this model will fully meet your expectations.
The Skywatcher STARQUEST DX130P is a complete, powerful and upgradeable telescope, perfect for enthusiasts wishing to explore the sky with precision and comfort. Its large aperture, stable equatorial mount and included accessories make it an excellent choice for making rapid progress in astronomy and enjoying rich, detailed observations.
The Moon in detail, the planets (Jupiter’s bands and moons, Saturn’s rings), and, under a dark sky, the brightest star clusters and nebulae, such as the Orion Nebula. Its maximum useful magnification is approximately 260× (2 × the diameter in mm); in practice, atmospheric turbulence often makes it necessary to stay below this limit.
Two eyepieces are included: 20 mm and 10 mm. With a focal length of 650 mm, they provide 32× and 65× magnification. To determine the magnification of an eyepiece, divide the telescope’s focal length by that of the eyepiece.
Yes, it's a lightweight instrument: the tube weighs about 4 kg and the mount about 3.8 kg.
Yes, just like any Newtonian telescope. A quick check every now and then is enough, especially after transporting it. With a collimation laser, it’s quick and easy. At f/5, it’s more demanding: a precise adjustment is clearly visible at high magnifications. The Sky-Watcher Collimation Guide (EN) explains the procedure.
The included smartphone adapter lets you take souvenir photos of the Moon and the planets—but that's all. Deep-sky photography isn't possible: the mount doesn't track the sky's movement.
130 mm Newtonian optical tube, red-dot finder, 10 mm and 20 mm eyepieces, smartphone mount, StarQuest DX mount with stainless steel tripod and eyepiece holder, control cables, counterweight bar with 2.5 kg counterweight.
