If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky.
The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors.
Motor Drive - This model includes the motor drive for automatic tracking.
AstroMaster 130EQ-MD (Motor Drive) - General Features
- 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 Sky" Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images
Product Specifications:
Optical Design : Reflector
Aperture : 130 mm (5.12 in)
Focal Length Learn More : 650 mm (25.59 in)
Focal Ratio Learn More : 5
Eyepiece 1 Learn More : 20 mm (0.79 in)
Magnification 1 Learn More : 33 x
Eyepiece 2 Learn More : 10 mm (0.39 in)
Magnification 2 Learn More : 65 x
Mount Learn More : CG-3 Equatorial
Motor Drive Learn More : Included
Optical Coatings Learn More : Aluminum
Finderscope Learn More : Built-on StarPointer
Weight Learn More : 24 lb (10.89 kg)
Tube Attachment : Dovetail Bar
Tripod : 1.25" steel tube legs
CD ROM Learn More : The Sky L1
Highest Useful Magnification Learn More : 307 x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude Learn More : 13.1
Resolution (Rayleigh) Learn More : 1.07 arcsec
Resolution (Dawes) Learn More : 0.89 arcsec
Light Gathering Power Learn More : 345 x
Angular Field of View Learn More : 1.5 Degrees
