- SUPERIOR BRIGHTNESS - The 130mm aperture gathers ample light, revealing stunning details in celestial objects for exceptional viewing, enhanced by 345x light gathering power.
- PRECISION TRACKING - The CG-3 Equatorial mount ensures smooth and accurate tracking of celestial objects as they move across the night sky, aided by slow motion controls.
- VERSATILE MAGNIFICATION - Explore the cosmos with the included 20mm (33x) and 10mm (65x) eyepieces, perfect for both wide-field views and detailed observations, up to 307x.
- PORTABLE DESIGN - The lightweight aluminum optical tube and sturdy tripod assemble easily for observing on the go, with a height range of 32 - 51", and dovetail compatibility.
- EASY NAVIGATION - Quickly locate celestial targets with the built-on StarPointer red dot finderscope, making it simple to center objects in your eyepiece, even for beginners.
For amateur stargazers, getting adjusted to the complexity of most high-quality telescopes can be frustrating and lead quickly to a lack of interest. If you’d like to enjoy the outdoors and use a professionally-designed, dual-purpose telescope for astronomy beginners that is powerful and user-friendly, Celestron offers an exceptional option. The AstroMaster Series 130EQ Newtonian Telescope for adults or kids to be used together is a powerful yet user-friendly reflector telescope built with a lightweight frame and fully-coated glass optics. This telescope is powered by a fully-coated 130mm glass optic objective lens. It also features an AstroMaster German Equatorial manual mount that includes two easy-to-manipulate slow-motion control knobs that permit precision adjustments for viewing terrestrial and celestial objects in exceptional quality. We’ve included two eyepieces, a 20mm eyepiece that has a 45x magnification, and a 10mm eyepiece that can zoom up to 90x. This allows you to focus on distant objects with amazing clarity and perception. Celestron AstroMaster telescopes are designed with high-quality materials that provide crystal-clear and bright images of Saturn, Jupiter, and the Moon, along with galaxies and nebulae. You can also use this telescope for viewing land-based objects during daytime hours. The telescope is quick to set up and requires no tools. The kit includes a rugged, pre-assembled tripod with 1.25-inch steel tube legs, which provide a stable platform for hours of safe use. As a bonus, download our BONUS Starry Night Basic Edition astronomy software for interactive sky simulations that include a 36,000-object database. You can download printable sky maps, research thousands of celestial objects, and plan your next observing session. Buy with confidence from the world’s No.1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960.
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 38 x 38 x 56 inches; 17 Pounds
- Department : Kids
- Batteries : 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
- Date First Available : February 24, 2007
- Manufacturer : Celestron Acquisition LLC
- Country of Origin : China