{"product_id":"celestron-astromaster-130eq-newtonian-w-motor-drive","title":"Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ-MD Newtonian Telescope","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/15Q3PNLYHAQ?si=nFL4fXQMH4cFN4OF\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestron AstroMaster 130EQ-MD (Motor Drive) Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Astronomy with Precision Tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the night sky in detail with the \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron AstroMaster 130EQ-MD\u003c\/strong\u003e, a high-performance Newtonian reflector telescope designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike. With a large 130mm aperture and a built-in motor drive for automatic tracking, this telescope is perfect for observing the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more—all while keeping your target in view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔭 \u003cstrong\u003e130mm Newtonian Reflector\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bright, sharp images of lunar and planetary targets, plus brighter deep-sky objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚙️ \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Equatorial Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e – Equipped with slow-motion controls for accurate, fine adjustments in Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (DEC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔋 \u003cstrong\u003eMotor Drive Included\u003c\/strong\u003e – Automatically tracks celestial objects, compensating for Earth’s rotation. Ideal for extended viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eNo-Tool Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fast and easy assembly so you can start observing quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🪐 \u003cstrong\u003eTwo Eyepieces Included\u003c\/strong\u003e – 20mm (33x) with built-in erect image corrector and standard 10mm (65x) for versatile viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌌 \u003cstrong\u003eStarPointer™ Red Dot Finderscope\u003c\/strong\u003e – Effortlessly locate and aim at targets in the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧰 \u003cstrong\u003eSteel Tripod with Accessory Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e – Full-height, adjustable tripod provides stability and convenient accessory storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotorised Tracking for Effortless Stargazing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike standard manual telescopes, the 130EQ-MD comes with a \u003cstrong\u003esingle-axis RA motor drive\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling automatic tracking of stars and other celestial objects. Simply align the mount to the celestial pole and let the motor follow your target across the sky. You can fine-tune the motor’s speed using the built-in rate regulator to match the movement of different types of objects—from planets to galaxies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis motor drive runs on a 9V battery, supports both Northern and Southern Hemisphere operation, and eliminates the need for constant manual adjustment—making your observing sessions more enjoyable and productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AstroMaster 130EQ-MD includes \u003cstrong\u003eStarry Night Basic Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, a powerful planetarium software with a database of over 36,000 celestial objects. Learn about stars, planets, and deep-space targets with interactive sky maps and stunning 3D visualisations. 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