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SkyWatcher Explorer 130P EQ2 mount (712)

UK Optical Solutions at Newton Ellis & Co.
EXPLORER-130P (EQ2)
130mm (5.1") f/650 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope

The EXPLORER-130P models feature premium-quality Parabolic
Primary Mirrors, normally found in larger more expensive telescopes
to eliminate spherical aberrations, producing even sharper,
higher-contrast images which are full of detail. A parabolic or more
accurately a "paraboloidal" mirror, is ground to a shape which
brings all incoming light rays to a perfect focus, on axis. In addition
they feature 0.5mm Ultra-Thin secondary mirror supports, to reduce
diffraction spikes and light loss.
  • Magnifications (with Eyepieces supplied): x26 & x65
  • Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260
  • Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mm
  • Telescope Focal Length: 650mm (f/5)
  • Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
  • Parabolic Primary Mirror
  • 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
  • Red Dot Finder
  • EQ2 Equatorial Mount
  • Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
  • 30% more Light Gathering than 114mm
"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... Highly recommended!"

Astronomy Now Magazine

The quality of the star images cannot be faulted, and a higher
magnification of Mars showed surface detail well.
Endorsed and recommended by
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS
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UK Optical Solutions at Newton Ellis & Co.
29 Cheapside, Liverpool, L2 2DY
UK   -   0151 236 1391