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Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ Telescope

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★★★★☆

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Designed for the first time buyer - Offering exceptional value, the AstroMaster 130 EQ Reflector Telescope features a compact and portable design with ample optical performance to excite any newcomer to the world of amateur astronomy.

If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. The AstroMaster 130 EQ, like all telescopes in the AstroMaster series, is capable of giving correct views of land and sky. It has a 650mm focal length and produces bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It's easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with this fine instrument. Because of its larger aperture and light gathering ability, this Newtonian reflector telescope can also provide views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae.

The AstroMaster 130EQ is equipped with a permanently mounted StarPointer Finderscope that lets you keep track of the stars, and a German Equatorial Mount with Setting Circles helps you accurately locate and track sky objects. It features all glass optical elements, as well as smooth operating steel tripod mountings with manual motion controls. Coated optics offer enhanced image brightness and clarity.

AstroMaster 130 EQ Telescope Features

Quick and easy no-tool setup

Permanently mounted StarPointer Finderscope

Erect Image Optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use - on both Refractor and Reflector designs

Quick release dovetail attachment for a no-tool setup

German Equatorial Mount with Setting Circles - to accurately locate and track sky objects

Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25-inch steel tube legs - Provides a rigid and stable platform

All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images

Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories

"The Sky" Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images

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About Celestron
Since manufacturing its first telescope in 1960, Celestron has grown to become one of the world’s leading telescope makers, enjoying brand-name recognition among serious amateur astronomers for superior optics, outstanding design, and innovative technology. Celestron is also a leading designer, manufacturer, and importer of other high-quality optical products, including binoculars, spotting scopes, and microscopes in addition to their computerized and non-computerized telescopes and related accessories. Their innovative products continue to receive numerous industry and consumer media accolades, adding to an already impressive list that includes awards for product innovation from Reader’s Digest, Popular Science, PC Magazine, Popular Mechanics, the Consumer Electronics Association, and more. Celestron is a privately held company with corporate offices and manufacturing facilities in Torrance, Calif.

Specification	Description
Model	31045
UPC	050234310451
Aperture	130mm
Aperture	5"
Brand	Celestron
Eyepiece 1	20mm (33x)
Eyepiece 2	10mm (65x)
Features	Equatorial Mount
Finderscope	Fixed StarPointer
Focal Length	650 mm
Focal Length	650mm
Focal Ratio	f/5
Highest Useful Magnification	150x
Lens Coating	Aluminum
Model Number	31045
Mount Design	CG-2 Equatorial
Mount Type	German Equatorial Mount
Objective Lens	130 mm
Objective Lens Size Code	130
Optical Design	Reflector
Recommended Usage	Viewing Nebulae
sgpTelescopeAperture	130mm
sgpTelescopeMount	German Equatorial
sgpTelescopeType	Reflector
sgpTelescopeUser	Beginner
sgpTelescopeViewing	Space
Star Diagonal	1.25 Inch
telefocal	650 mm
telemod	31045
telemount	German Equatorial Mount
teleobject	130 mm
Telescope Aperture	130mm
Telescope Mount	German Equatorial
Telescope Type	Reflector
Telescope User Level	Beginner
Telescope Viewing	Space
Telescopes Series	Celestron AstroMaster Telescopes
teletype	Reflector
teleweight	24 lbs
Type: Telescope	Reflector
Usage	For the Beginner
User Level	For the Beginner
Warranty	2-Year Limited
Weight	24 lbs
Weight Complete	24 lbs.

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

★★★★☆

4.0

Fix to finderscope

"This was my first telescope. I was worried I would get the "trashy Christmas telescope". After fixing the finder scope tonight, I'm quite happy. Its a sturdy mount. The eyepieces are comfortable, well made and not made cheap. It focuses well. Its weighted well, but you may need two people to move it.[...] Its made of steel, not plastic. It balances well, once you are educated.Now, about the Finder scope problem...." Read Full Review »

Dec 30, 2007 by Peanut

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3.0

Fine optics but starpointer useless

"The optics of the scope are fine,but there are some glaring design flaws I would not exspect from Celestron. First the starpointer finder is all but useless,I had a hard time using it to find the Moon.This is not my first scope either,I've been observing with telescopes for more than tweenty years.Second the way the dovetail mounting(of the scope to the mount)is offset from the mounts center line makes it very d..." Read Full Review »

Nov 20, 2007 by Lampy

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Fix to finderscope

★★★★☆

4.0

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Great for Starters

★★★★☆

4.0

"I bought this telescope for my fiance for Christmas and he was so excited. It was larger than we expected and awsome. Easy to put together and you just have to experiment with the lenses to get the best view. I had also purchased the zhumell eye piece kit with it. "

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Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ Telescope Review

I am Happy!

★★★★☆

4.0

"I purchased this telescope as my first one about a month ago. I have used it about 10 times or so. I am very happy with it. I learned how to use the EQ mount right away (This is essential for tracking objects), although I did need to look up on the internet a few times for other techniques and ti …" Read Full Review »

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Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ Telescope Review

Great starter telescope!

★★★★★

5.0

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"The optics are fantastic for a scope in this price range. Terrestrial viewing is amazingly sharp! Celestial viewing is also very impressive. This is a fantastic scope to pique your interest. Even if you outgrow it for celestial viewing, you still have a great terrestrial scope. You can tell they ski …" Read Full Review »

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Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ Telescope Review

Good beginner scope

★★★★☆

4.0

"This scope is exactly what I expected for the money. A good beginner scope. I haven't used any other telescopes, so I have nothing to really compare with, but this does what I wanted. I've had it for about a month and spent several hours with it. I mentioned it was unstable, which is referring t …" Read Full Review »

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Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ Telescope

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