Celestron 31045 AstroMaster 130EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope, Dark Blue

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In practical terms, an image viewed through an F/5 telescope will be four times brighter than that seen through an F/10 telescope. I have viewed all of the targets you mentioned above; and my first views of Jupiter and Saturn were not far short of religious experiences. This level of magnification is determined by dividing the telescope’s focal length (650mm) by the eyepiece’s focal length (10mm).

Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Today, our world-class team of optical and electronic engineers continues to push the boundaries of technology. Visible indicators on the Right Ascension and Declination axes enhance accuracy during celestial tracking. When consulted, Celestron gives varying answers as to whether the AstroMaster 130 scopes are sold with spherical mirrors or not. TBH I think the motor is more for show than anything else, something to entice beginners like myself at the time, and I ended up removing it because it kept getting in the way of the slow motion controls.The Starry Night Astronomy software helps you learn more about astronomy and makes locating objects in the night sky easy.

From faint deep sky objects to our solar system, this AstroMaster telescope is an ideal tool for the novice and advanced astronomer. Check out our helpful collimation guide, and you’ll be ready to make any necessary adjustments in just a few minutes. However, you’ll need to switch the right ascension cable from one side of the mount to the other depending on where you’re looking in the sky. The Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ, while equipped with slow-motion adjustment knobs for right ascension and declination, can present challenges in keeping celestial objects in view due to the Earth’s rotation.

The CG-3 has a Vixen dovetail saddle so in theory you could put a different optical tube on it, but it wouldn’t really make financial sense to do so under most circumstances. Should you decide to stick with the Celestron, there are a number of things you can try to stop that wobble.

Celestron’s patented StarSense® Technology makes it easier than ever to locate objects in the night sky, even if you’ve never used a telescope before. When you unbox the Celestron Astromaster 130 EQ, you can expect to find several components necessary for setting up and using the telescope. This mount is an upgraded version of Celestron’s entry-level EQ2 mount, and it features some performance and cosmetic upgrades. From the SkyProdigy, a telescope so smart it can align itself, to our high-performance EdgeHD optical system, we’ve revolutionized the hobby of astronomy for beginners and advanced amateurs alike. This additional weight should be placed on the central body of the mount where the legs converge, and not on an accessory tray, which might not support the extra weight.It is better than some of the other junk Celestron sells, but it is still a long way from a decent telescope.