Sky-Watcher Explorer 130P SynScan AZ GT

“Its sharp optics and relatively small central obstruction ensures that it delivers bright, diffraction-limited images….can view a true field in excess of 2°….will give you memorable views of the Moon and bright planets…In short, it’s a great all-rounder in its class”  Ade Ashford, www.scopetest.com

“I was most impressed by the views revealed by the ‘scope during tests….Despite a phase of nearly 96 percent, the waxing gibbous Moon revealed a seemingly inexhaustible amount of fine detail”  Astronomy Now Magazine 

Telescope Features

•     Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x65 & x26
•     Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260
•     Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mm
•     Telescope Focal Length: 650mm (f/5)
•     Eyepieces Supplied (1.25″): 10mm & 25mm
•     x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens (1.25″) with camera adaptor
•     Parabolic Primary Mirror
•     0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
•     6×30 Finderscope
•     2” Rack & Pinion Focuser with 1.25” adaptor
•     SynScan™ AZ GoTo Computerised Alt-Azimuth HD Go-To Mount
•     Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
•     30% more Light Gathering than 114mm

AZ GOTO Features

•     SynScan™ Database: Total 42,900+ Objects, including Complete M, NGC, IC & SAO Catalogues
•     Alignment Method: Two-star or Brightest star alignment
•     Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE) feature
•     Unknown Object Indentification feature
•     Pointing Accuracy up to 10 arc min
•     Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
•     Slewing Speeds: 1.0x, 2.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x
•     Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking
•     Quiet Operation
•     Motor Type & Resolution: DC Servo Motors. Resolution 0.8923 arc sec or 1,452,425 steps/rev
•     PC Compatible: can be used with popular Planetarium Software.
•     SynScan Handset Firmware upgradeable via the Internet
•     Power Requirement: 12v DC Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied)