Sky-Watcher Explorer 130 Telescope with EQ2 Equatorial Mount

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£299.00
£299.00
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Skywatcher Explorer 130 Telescope with EQ2 Equatorial Mount

The award-winning Sky-Watcher Explorer 130 is a powerful and versatile telescope, perfect for both beginners and more seasoned astronomers. With a large 130mm aperture, it gathers ample light to reveal stunning details of the Moon, bright planets, and deep-sky objects such as nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters.

Key Features & Benefits

  • 130mm Light-Gathering Aperture: The 130mm aperture provides excellent light collection, enhancing views of celestial objects and allowing for detailed observations of lunar craters, planetary surfaces, and distant deep-sky objects.
  • EQ2 Equatorial Mount: The included EQ2 mount, when polar-aligned, enables smooth and precise tracking of objects across the night sky using slow-motion control cables. This feature allows you to keep objects in view as the Earth rotates, making for a more seamless and immersive observing experience.
  • Ideal for All Experience Levels: The Explorer 130 is well-suited for beginners due to its user-friendly setup and operation, yet powerful enough to satisfy the needs of more experienced astronomers, offering an excellent introduction to a wide range of astronomical targets.

Specifications

  • Aperture: 130mm
  • Mount Type: EQ2 Equatorial with slow-motion controls
  • Ideal for Viewing: Moon, bright planets, nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters

Whether you’re just starting out or already have experience in astronomy, the Sky-Watcher Explorer 130 with EQ2 mount provides a perfect balance of performance and ease of use, unlocking the wonders of the universe for stargazers of all levels.

Shipping Options

Fast & Reliable UK Delivery

We offer flexible delivery options across the UK, with free shipping available on qualifying orders.

  • FREE Next Working Day Delivery (Mon–Fri)
    On all orders £300 and over
  • FREE Express Delivery (1–3 Working Days)
    On orders £49.99 – £299.99
  • Express Delivery – £3.99
    On orders under £49.99
  • Standard Delivery (2–4 Working Days) – £2.99
    A great value option for smaller orders
  • Priority Shipping – £8.99
    A fully tracked, guaranteed delivery service, including Saturday delivery options

Order Fulfilment

Some items, as clearly stated on the product page, may be fulfilled directly by our partners or manufacturers. In these cases, your order will be shipped to you straight from the brand’s warehouse. This helps us provide a wider range of specialist equipment and may result in slightly different delivery times.

Returns Policy

If something isn’t right, we’ll always try to help.

  • Unused items in “as new” condition can usually be returned within the statutory cooling-off period
  • Please contact us before sending anything back so we can advise on the safest way
  • For unwanted items, return shipping is your responsibility, and original shipping may be deducted where applicable
  • If a product is faulty or damaged, we’ll arrange repair, replacement or refund in line with your consumer rights — and we’ll cover reasonable return costs

Telescope shipping is expensive, and specialist — avoidable returns really do impact our business, so we always encourage customers to ask questions before buying. We’re here to help you get it right first time.

Your statutory rights are not affected.
Sky-Watcher Explorer 130 Telescope with EQ2 Equatorial Mount

£299.00

Does it come with a warranty?

All our products are UK stock so come with manufacturers warranty

What happens if I don't like it?

We always want you to be happy with your purchase — so if you’re unsure, please ask us first. We’re always happy to give honest advice before you buy.

If the product arrives and you simply decide it isn’t for you, you can usually return it within the cooling-off period — as long as it’s unused, in perfect condition, and returned with all original packaging and accessories.

Because telescopes and optical equipment are large, delicate and expensive to ship, you’ll need to cover the cost of sending it back, and if we originally subsidised delivery, we may deduct our outbound shipping costs from your refund.

We’re a small specialist business, and unnecessary returns genuinely hurt us — so if you’re unsure at all, please talk to us first. We’d rather help you choose the right item than process a return.

How fast is shipping?

We aim to ship in-stock items as quickly as possible.

  • Most in-stock orders dispatch within 1–2 working days
  • Delivery usually takes 1–3 working days after dispatch (UK mainland)
  • Heavier / oversized items and special orders may take a little longer

You’ll receive tracking details as soon as your order is on its way.

Astronomy equipment often requires specialist packing and trusted couriers — we do this to keep your gear safe, not to slow things down. If you need something urgently, just ask and we’ll do our best.

What's the returns policy?

If something isn’t right, we’ll always try to help.

  • Unused items in “as new” condition can usually be returned within the statutory cooling-off period
  • Please contact us before sending anything back so we can advise on the safest way
  • For unwanted items, return shipping is your responsibility, and original shipping may be deducted where applicable
  • If a product is faulty or damaged, we’ll arrange repair, replacement or refund in line with your consumer rights — and we’ll cover reasonable return costs

Telescope shipping is expensive, and specialist — avoidable returns really do impact our business, so we always encourage customers to ask questions before buying. We’re here to help you get it right first time.

Your statutory rights are not affected.

What are your opening hours?

Monday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday: Closed