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The Skywatcher Explorer 130M Motorized is a versatile, high-performance telescope, perfectly suited to serious beginners as well as amateurs wishing to make rapid progress. Based on the successful Explorer-130M model, this enhanced version incorporates a right ascension drive motor, This allows for automatic tracking of celestial objects, for far greater observing comfort.
With its 130 mm aperture and precise equatorial mount, this telescope is an excellent gateway to more advanced astronomy.
The Explorer 130M is equipped with a primary mirror of 130 mm, light-gathering capacity 30 % larger than a 114 mm model. This aperture captures more light and reveals finer details, especially on deep sky objects.
With a focal length of 900 mm (f/6.92), This telescope offers an excellent balance between magnification and field of view. It is ideal for :
Its theoretical maximum magnification of x260 allows you to explore a wide variety of celestial objects in detail, while maintaining a usable, high-contrast image.
Visit EQ2 equatorial mount enables precise tracking of celestial objects after alignment with the celestial pole. It compensates for the Earth's rotation and keeps the observed object in the field of view.
The addition of a motor on right ascension axis (RA) provides real user comfort:
The motor is controlled by a multi-speed snowshoe, This allows you to precisely adjust the tracking speed according to the object observed (lunar, planetary or sidereal).
Manual slow-motion controls remain available for fine adjustments on the RA and DEC axes.
The Skywatcher Explorer 130M comes with all the accessories you need to get started right away:
This equipment provides several useful magnifications: x36, x72, x90 and x180, covering a wide variety of observations with no loss of quality.
The telescope is mounted on a adjustable aluminium tripod, The integrated accessory tray keeps eyepieces within easy reach during observation. The integrated accessory tray keeps eyepieces within easy reach during observations.
Relatively easy to transport and install, this model is perfectly suited to use both at home and on outdoor outings.
The motorized Explorer 130M is a particularly interesting instrument for those wishing to go beyond a simple beginner's telescope. Its motorization is a first step towards more advanced practices, such as light astrophotography or prolonged observation at high magnification.
Its versatility allows you to take full advantage of the night sky, whether for the solar system or deep-sky objects, while still offering plenty of room for improvement.
The Skywatcher Explorer 130M motorized is a complete, high-performance telescope that's comfortable to use. Thanks to its integrated motorization, good aperture and included accessories, it is an excellent choice for astronomers wishing to progress while enjoying precise automatic tracking and an optimized observing experience.
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: 25 mm and 10 mm. With a focal length of 900 mm, they provide 36× and 90× magnification. To calculate the magnification of an eyepiece, divide the telescope’s focal length by the eyepiece’s focal length.
Il reste transportable en voiture : le tube pèse environ 3,5 kg et la monture environ 7,5 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/6.9, it’s fairly forgiving: a slight misalignment is hardly noticeable. The Sky-Watcher Collimation Guide (EN) explains the procedure.
With a smartphone adapter, you can 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.
Télescope Newton 130 mm, monture Sky-Watcher EQ2, moteur d’ascension droite avec raquette, chercheur point rouge, oculaires 10 mm et 25 mm, trépied aluminium avec plateau porte-accessoires.
Non, mais aucune alimentation secteur n'est nécessaire : le moteur de suivi de la monture EQ2 fonctionne en 6 V avec 4 piles D (type R20), non fournies.
