Description
Highlights:
Motor drive for automatic tracking (RA axis)
Quick and easy no-tool setup
Permanently mounted StarPointer finderscope
Erect image optics – ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
Quick-release dovetail attachment – no tools required
German Equatorial mount with setting circles
Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs
All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage
Includes “The Sky®” Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000-object database and enhanced images
Bright, Clear Views of the Night Sky
Discover our solar system with the Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ. Designed for quick setup and ease of use, this telescope allows you to begin observing within minutes.
The 130EQ delivers bright, clear views of:
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The Moon
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Planets
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Star clusters
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And more celestial objects
Thanks to all coated glass optics, images remain sharp and crisp for both nighttime astronomy and terrestrial viewing.
German Equatorial Mount with Precision Controls
The AstroMaster 130EQ features a manual German Equatorial mount with setting circles, enabling accurate location and tracking of sky objects.
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Two slow-motion control knobs
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Fine pointing adjustments in Right Ascension (RA) and Declination (DEC)
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Smooth and controlled tracking
The rugged, pre-assembled tripod with 1.25-inch steel tube legs provides a rigid and stable observing platform.
RA Motor Drive for Automatic Tracking
The included RA motor drive transforms the manual equatorial mount into a tracking mount.
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Compensates for Earth’s rotation
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Tracks a star’s movement from east to west
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Requires only occasional declination (Dec) adjustments once polar aligned
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Runs on a 9V battery (no cords required)
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Works in both Northern and Southern Hemispheres via N/S switch
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Adjustable speed using the Speed Rate Regulator knob
Because solar system objects move at different rates than deep-sky objects, the adjustable speed control allows you to match the motor’s speed to the object being observed.
Included Accessories
The AstroMaster 130EQ Motor Drive package includes:
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20mm eyepiece (with built-in erect image corrector)
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10mm eyepiece
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Finderscope
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RA motor drive
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Permanently mounted StarPointer
The two eyepieces provide both low- and high-power magnification options.
Easy Setup & Practical Design
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Quick, no-tool assembly
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Quick-release dovetail attachment
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Permanently mounted StarPointer for convenience
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Deluxe accessory tray for organised storage
The combination of portability, sturdy construction, and intuitive controls makes this telescope suitable for both beginners and experienced observers.
Astronomy Software Included
Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and explore a 10,000-object database with enhanced images. This premier astronomy software package helps you learn about celestial objects and plan future observing sessions.
The Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ with Motor Drive combines coated 130mm optics, equatorial precision tracking, and automatic RA motor functionality in a stable, easy-to-use telescope system for exploring the solar system and beyond.
Specifications:
Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
Aperture: 130mm (5.11")
Focal Length: 650mm (25.6")
Focal Ratio: f/5
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 20mm (.78") with built-in erect image corrector
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 33x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 10mm (.4") standard
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 65x
Barlow Lens: Not Included
Finderscope: Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
Star Diagonal: None
Optical Tube: Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification: 307x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 19x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.1
Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.07 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): .89 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 345x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 44mm (1.73")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 34%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 11%
Optical Coatings: Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂
Optical Tube Length: 552mm (21.7")
Optical Tube Diameter: 160.5mm (6.32")
Optical Tube Weight: 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
Dovetail: CG-3 Dovetail bar
MOUNT INFO:
Mount Type: CG-3 Equatorial
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51")
Tripod Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25") steel
Accessory Tray: Yes
Tripod Weight: 9.3 lbs (4.24 kg)
Slew Speeds: Manual
Dovetail Compatibility: CG-3 saddle plate
Software: Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight: 17 lbs (7.71 kg)
Included Items: Optical tube
Tripod and mount (preassembled)
20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector
Standard 10mm eyepiece
Red-dot finderscope
Manual