Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ-MD Reflector Telescope with Motor Drive

The Astromaster series was designed by Celestron for beginners with a passion to take their interest to take a step further. It is no exception with the Celestron Astromaster 130EQ MD Reflector Telescope w/ Motor Drive. In fact, featuring a large aperture, 5.12 inches, this telescope can take you on exciting discoveries of the night sky. This model is packaged with a motor drive to make tracking of sky objects easy. With a simple touch of a button, this drive can gradually change directions and point to a desired object. There are no complicated nuts, bolts and screws needed to attach the motor drive to this telescope. In fact, almost no tools are required so you can get started on your hobby almost instantaneously! Features of the Celestron Astromaster 130EQ MD Reflector Telescope w/ Motor Drive.

• Motor Drive for the automatic tracking
• Quick and easy no-tool setup
• Permanently mounted StarPointer
• Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
• Quick release dovetail attachment - no tool setup
• German Equatorial mount with Setting circles - to accurately locate and track sky objects
• Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" 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 SkyX – First Light Edition” astronomy software with a 10,000 object database, printable sky maps and 75 enhanced images

Specifications:

Optical Design	Newtonian Reflector
Aperture (mm)	130 mm (5.12 in)
Focal Length (mm)	650 mm (26 in)
Focal Ratio	5
Eyepiece 1 (mm)	20 mm (0.79 in)
Magnification 1	33 x
Eyepiece 2 (mm)	10 mm (0.39 in)
Magnification 2	65 x
Finderscope	Built-on StarPointer
Mount	CG-3 Equatorial
Tripod	1.25" steel tube legs
Weight (lbs)	24 lbs (11 kg)
Highest Useful Magnification	307 x
Lowest Useful Magnification	19 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	13.1
Light Gathering Power	345 x
Angular Field of View (deg)	1.5 °
Linear Field of View (@1000 yards)	79 ft (24 m)
Optical Coatings	Aluminum
Optical Coat Length	24 in (610 mm)
Tube Attachment	Dovetail Bar
Motor Drive	Included

About Celestron Celestron was founded by Tom Johnson whose first telescope design was a simple 6-inch reflector, built for his young son. He gradually progressed to making larger scopes in more sophisticated designs. Today, the Celestron company is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing optical equipment including telescopes (computerised and non-computerised), binoculars, spotting scopes and its accompanying accessories. Celestron's legacy spans 50 years, and has grown to enjoy recognition from amateurs to serious astronomers globally. The company seeks to remain innovative by growing its product offerings, while supporting science education around the world. Product Code: 31051