Celestron 31045 AstroMaster 130EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope, Dark Blue

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The equatorial mount includes setting circles to help in adjusting the right ascension and declination. Sturdy Tripod with Accessories Tray: The adjustable-height aluminum tripod provides a stable foundation for your astronomical adventures. A few turns of the wing nuts and the three legs slide out, turn the nuts back, and they are locked sturdily in place. A favourite first telescope for beginners, the AstroMaster 130EQ reflector offers sharp, detailed views of Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons, and more. Still, with this scope, Celestron manages to strike a balance between quality and value, and most astronomers will be impressed by this scope’s optical quality.

As a reflector telescope, it requires occasional collimation (alignment of the internal mirrors) to ensure optimal viewing clarity. This package includes a solid German equatorial mount that’s well built and provides simple controls that even a complete beginner will be able to pick up quickly.There’s an attached red dot finderscope, an accessory tray, two counterweights, and a copy of the Starry Night Basic Edition software.

The Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ Reflector features all-glass optical elements, smooth operating steel tripod mountings with manual motion controls, and coated optics for enhanced image brightness and clarity.This adjustment was quick and easy on such fast moving objects as the moon but a little harder on slower objects such as stars and planets. The kit includes a 20mm erect eyepiece that’s included for bird watching and other terrestrial applications. If memory serves me right (and at my age it probably doesn't) the 130EQ does have a parabolic mirror, as does the 76EQ.

The 130EQ’s provided 20mm erecting eyepiece is entirely ruins low-power viewing, where the telescope can still deliver sharp views with no issues. Therefore, with its F/5 focal ratio, the Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ is especially well-suited for deep sky observations, enabling enthusiasts to explore fainter objects in greater detail and clarity. Today, our world-class team of optical and electronic engineers continues to push the boundaries of technology. I've been thinking about getting a telescope for some time, and for my birthday my wife has decided to help me take the plunge by getting me one.After having read this thread and putting my reply I went to look and see if I had a picture of my old 'scope. It is simple to set up and comes with a StarPointer red dot finder and Starry Night Astronomy software.