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Skywatcher Explorer 130 EQ2

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Skywatcher Explorer 130 EQ2: versatile 130 mm Newton telescope for demanding beginners

Visit Skywatcher Explorer 130 EQ2 is a recognized and award-winning telescope, particularly appreciated by serious beginners and more experienced amateurs alike. Thanks to its excellent value for money and well-balanced performance, it's an ideal choice for discovering and deepening your observation of the night sky.

With its 130 mm diameter and precise equatorial mount, this telescope offers a stable, comfortable observing experience rich in discovery.

130 mm optics: power and versatility

The Explorer 130 is equipped with a primary mirror of 130 mm, light-gathering capacity 30 % larger than a 114 mm model. This aperture enables us to capture more light and observe fainter objects in greater detail.

Its 900 mm (f/6.92) offers an excellent compromise between magnification and field of view, making it particularly versatile. It is perfectly suited to observing :

  • the Moon with a high level of detail
  • bright planets such as Jupiter and Saturn
  • luminous nebulae and galaxies
  • open and globular star clusters

With a theoretical maximum magnification of x260, This telescope enables you to explore a wide variety of celestial objects in depth, while maintaining good image quality.

EQ2 equatorial mount: smooth, precise tracking

The telescope is mounted on a EQ2 equatorial mount, designed to facilitate the tracking of celestial objects. Once aligned with the celestial pole, it compensates for the Earth's rotation and keeps the observed object in the field of view.

Visit slow motion commands on the right ascension (RA) and declination (DEC) axes enable smooth, precise adjustment, particularly useful when observing at high magnification.

This mount is an excellent introduction to advanced observation techniques and manual tracking of celestial objects.

Complete accessories for immediate use

The Skywatcher Explorer 130 EQ2 comes with a set of essential accessories:

  • 25 mm and 10 mm eyepieces (1.25″ format)
  • Barlow lens x2 to multiply magnifications
  • red dot finder for quick, intuitive identification

These accessories provide several useful magnifications: x36, x72, x90 and x180, suitable for different types of observation without compromising image quality.

Stable, easy-to-transport structure

The telescope is mounted on a adjustable aluminium tripod, The integrated accessory tray keeps eyepieces within easy reach during observation sessions. The integrated accessory tray keeps eyepieces within easy reach during observation sessions.

This model is ideal for both regular home use and outdoor observation.

An excellent telescope for progress

The Explorer 130 EQ2 is an upgradeable instrument for rapid progress in astronomy. Its powerful optics and equatorial mount provide a solid foundation for developing your skills and exploring more of the night sky.

It is also an excellent stepping stone before moving on to more advanced or motorized equipment.

Technical data table

Features Detail
Optical type Newton (reflector)
Diameter 130 mm
Focal length 900 mm
Focus report f/6.92
Magnifications supplied x36, x72, x90, x180
Maximum magnification x260
Eyepieces 25 mm and 10 mm (1.25″)
Accessories Barlow x2, red dot finder
Frame Equatorial EQ2
Tripod Aluminium with tray

Conclusion

Visit Skywatcher Explorer 130 EQ2 is a reliable, high-performance and versatile telescope, perfectly suited to ambitious novice astronomers. Thanks to its good aperture, comprehensive accessories and equatorial mount, it lets you take full advantage of the wonders of the night sky while developing your astronomical observation skills.

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