{"product_id":"celestron-astromaster-130eq-newtonian","title":"Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Newtonian Telescope","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8yxx9P4CPZY?si=nb-h8_2s9Va7klNH\" 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 Newtonian Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Night Sky Viewing with a Powerful 130mm Reflector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron AstroMaster 130EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a brilliant introduction to astronomy with its powerful 130mm Newtonian reflector optics and precise equatorial mount. Whether you're viewing lunar craters, Saturn’s rings, or the vibrant colours of star clusters, this telescope provides sharp, bright images and smooth tracking for a rewarding observing experience.\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 – Excellent light-gathering power for observing planets, stars, and brighter deep-sky objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚙️ \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Equatorial Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e – Manual mount with RA and DEC slow-motion controls for accurate celestial tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eNo-Tool Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e – Quick and simple setup gets you observing within minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🪐 \u003cstrong\u003eDual Eyepieces Included\u003c\/strong\u003e – 20mm (33x) with built-in erect image corrector and 10mm (65x) for high-powered views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 \u003cstrong\u003eStarPointer™ Red Dot Finderscope\u003c\/strong\u003e – Easily locate celestial targets in the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧰 \u003cstrong\u003eSturdy Steel Tripod\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adjustable full-height tripod with integrated accessory tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual German Equatorial Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCG-3 equatorial mount\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for smooth tracking of objects across the night sky. It includes setting circles and dual-axis slow-motion controls, allowing for precise movement in both Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (DEC). Once polar aligned, you can follow celestial targets with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarry Night Software Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan your observing sessions and explore the universe with \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron's Starry Night Basic Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e—a powerful astronomy software suite featuring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA database of over 36,000 celestial objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrintable sky maps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed star charts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3D visualisations of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso compatible with the \u003cstrong\u003eSkyPortal app\u003c\/strong\u003e for interactive sky navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOptical System\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newtonian Reflector (Spherical Primary Mirror)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130mm (5.11\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650mm (f\/5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyepieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20mm (33x) with erect image corrector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10mm (65x) standard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/strong\u003e StarPointer™ Red Dot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Useful Magnification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 307x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimiting Magnitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRayleigh: 1.07 arc seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDawes: 0.89 arc seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Gathering Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 345x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoatings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminium with SiO₂ coating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Mirror Obstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44mm (34% by diameter, 11% by area)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMount \u0026amp; 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