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Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ telescope
The Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ telescope is ideal when you are looking for a telescope that is suitable for studying stars, but also for spotting objects on earth. The Celestron Astro Master Series consists of refractor and reflector telescopes, each with unique properties. This Celestron AstroMaster 130 is a Newtonian reflector telescope which is ideal for observing deep-sky objects. The mirror of this telescope has a diameter of 130 mm; the parabolic mirror has a coating and catches about 30% more light than the 114 mm version. The telescope is delivered with 10 and 20 mm eyepieces; these eyepieces allow you to get magnifications of 50 and 100 times. Below you will find some photographs which were made using the Celestron Astro Master 130EQ telescope.

Software
A free CD-Rom with 'The Sky Level 1' planetarium software is supplied standard with this Celestron telescope. This CD-ROM contains software featuring information about the stars. In the database you will find illustrated information on 10,000 objects. Be inspired by this software and start looking for the heavenly bodies which can be easily found this way!

Tripod and mount
The Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ telescope comes with a tripod and mount. You have a choice of two different models; below the differences are explained.

Model 1: This model comes with a Celestron CG-3 equatorial tripod. This tripod is very stable and agile allowing you to easily track objects. The legs are made of stainless steel and it is incredibly easy to set up the tripod and place a telescope on it.
Model 2: This model offers the same tripod, but it is provided with a tracking motor. This tracking motor allows celestial objects to be followed automatically at the push of a button. This is an absolute must for those who want to do astrophotography.

(The simple operation of the tracking motor)

Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ accessories
Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ accessories can be found on the right-hand side of this page.

Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Properties

Easy and quick to set up
Equipped with a Star Pointer (RedDot)
1.25'' steel legs on the tripods
Supplied with Sky Software
Convenient accessory tray
Equatorial mount for easy tracking of objects
Optional motor drive

Some pictures of the moon made with the Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ telescope

Lunar surface

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telescope review 130eq md

nigel pugh, gloucester | Thursday April 12 2012 at 08:48 PM | a few weeks in possession

i am very pleased to say this because i have poor eye sight and wear glasses however i have been able to see close up to the moon and was able to take some very nice pictures which i felt confident to use my camera a canon eos d30 old yes i know also during the last couple of nights the cloud cover limits viewing.
i am very happy to because my children whom have take an interest in using it and have followed the moon mars jupiter and others

What kind of observations do you primarily do (or are you planning to do) with your telescope?

having just started out watching the night sky i feel this telescope is brill for my needs and i can also use to view many other things during the day and night time brill for me too

Pros

build was good overall
and the tripod heavy but stands well on bad ground

Cons

none other then a case to carry it around fields so that you able to use it away from town lights

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Anne Marie Norris, glossop | Saturday July 30 2011 at 07:02 AM | Usefulness: 13 out of 21 | a quarter of a year in possession

When we first tried out the telescope we were amazed at what we could see through the lens. We found we could see different constelations of stars very clearly. When we look at the moon, it is amazing at how much detail of the craters we can see.
We have learned more about the stars since getting the telescope.

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Question: pete, 24 September 2011 GoTo system?..yes or no Answer: Both models do not have a GoTo function. One has a tracking motor that allows you to track celestial objects once you have found them.

General
	Type	Reflector
	Brand	Celestron
	Series	AstroMaster
	Guarantee	2 years
	GoTo system
	Tripod material	Steel tube
	Mounting	Parallactic/Equatorial
Dimensions & Weight
	Weight	10,89 kg
Optics
	Objective diameter ø	130 mm
	Focal length	650 mm
	Primary mirror	Parabolic
	Primary mirror diameter	130 mm
	Magnitude limit	9,1 mag.
	Resolving power	0,9 arcsecond
	Maximum useful magnification	260×
	Focal ratio	1 : 5
Accessories
	Eyepiece diameter ø	1,25″
	Eyepieces	10mm 20mm
	Number of eyepieces	2 pcs.
	Viewfinder	Led finder (red dot)
Ratings
	Suitable for	beginners
	Easy to transport	10
	Easy to set up	9
	Easy to use	8
	Lunar/planetary observation	7
	Deep space observation	6
	Lunar/planetary photography	7
	Deep space photography	5
	Daytime terrestrial observation	5

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