Main features of Celestron Astromaster DS 130EQ Telescope (31045)
- 130mm Newtonian Reflector OTA
- 650mm Focal Length, f/5 Focal Ratio
- Spherical Mirror
- CG-3 Manual German Equatorial Mount
- RA and Dec Slow Motion Cables
- 1.25″ 10mm Eyepiece
- 1.25″ Erect-Image 20mm Eyepiece
- Pre-Mounted StarPointer Finder
- Adjustable-Height Stainless Steel Tripod
Designed for near and deep-sky observation with a fast focal ratio for astrophotography/imaging, Celestron’s AstroMaster 130EQ 130mm f/5 Reflector Telescope features a 650mm focal length and a spherical mirror.
The scope is outfitted with a 1.25 rack-and-pinion focuser and two eyepieces to get new users started: a 10mm that yields 65x power and a 20mm for a 32.5x magnification. The 20mm eyepiece integrates an erecting system to correct images horizontally and vertically to allow easy terrestrial use. An unmagnified red-dot finder is also included to help set-up, align and navigate easier.
The included manual equatorial mount features slow-motion control cables make it easy to track objects even when wearing gloves, while also minimizing vibrations caused by handling the mount with your hands; and clearly visible indicators on the Right Ascension and Declination axes. An adjustable-height aluminum tripod rounds out the rig with a tray for accessories such as eyepieces, filters, and lights.
Optical Tube
- Large 130mm aperture
- Fast f/5 focal ratio
- 650mm focal length
- Resolution: 1.07 arcsec, Rayleigh; 0.89 arcsec, Dawes
- 1.25″ rack-and-pinion focuser
Mount and Tripod
- CG-3 Mount:
- Manual German equatorial
- Dual slow-motion control cables enable fine adjustments with reduced vibrations
- Altitude adjustment screws locks setting
- Etched Right Ascension and Declination scales
- Removable counterweight bar
- Two 4.8-pound counterweights to properly balance OTA and accessories for smooth movement
- Dovetail plate enables fast assembly and break-down
- Tripod:
- Adjustable-height
- 1.25″ diameter stainless steel legs
- Tray to hold eyepieces, lights, and accessories
- Spiked feet add stability on uneven/soft ground
Included Accessories
- Eyepieces:
- 1.25″ diameter barrel
- Accepts most 1.25″ astronomical filters
- 10mm focal length produces 65x
- 20mm focal length produces 32.5x
- 20mm eyepiece has integrated prism to correct image horizontally and vertically for terrestrial use
- SkyPointer Finder:
- Unmagnified to make finding objects easier and star-hopping navigation faster
- Illuminated red center aiming dot is easy to see without affecting night-adjusted vision
