AstroMaster 130EQ-MD (Motor Drive) Telescope with FREE EclipSmart Solar Filter
- SOLAR OBSERVING TELESCOPE KIT: A telescope kit with everything you need to observe the solar eclipse: 130mm reflector telescope with fully coated glass optics, full height tripod, motor drive, plus lots more
- SOLAR SAFE TELESCOPE FILTER: Filter conforms to the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) international safety standard for filters directly viewing the Sun. The ideal tool for viewing eclipses, sunspots, or the Sun any day!
- STURDY MOUNT: Manual German equatorial mount with motor drive automatically tracks celestial objects as they appear to move across the night sky
- SAFE, SNUG FIT: Two hook and loop straps keep your filter securely attached to your telescope’s objective. A safety cap protects the outer surface of the filter when not in use.
- SOLAR FILM MADE IN THE USA: Our Solar Safe film is produced in the USA by American Paper Optics, one of the suppliers recommended by NASA for safe solar viewing.
- GET ECLIPSE READY: Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, a finderscope, a motor drive, and EclipSmart solar filter
Overview
- SOLAR OBSERVING TELESCOPE KIT: A telescope kit with everything you need to observe the solar eclipse: 130mm reflector telescope with fully coated glass optics, full height tripod, motor drive, plus lots more
- SOLAR SAFE TELESCOPE FILTER: Filter conforms to the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) international safety standard for filters directly viewing the Sun. The ideal tool for viewing eclipses, sunspots, or the Sun any day!
- STURDY MOUNT: Manual German equatorial mount with motor drive automatically tracks celestial objects as they appear to move across the night sky
- SAFE, SNUG FIT: Two hook and loop straps keep your filter securely attached to your telescope’s objective. A safety cap protects the outer surface of the filter when not in use.
- SOLAR FILM MADE IN THE USA: Our Solar Safe film is produced in the USA by American Paper Optics, one of the suppliers recommended by NASA for safe solar viewing.
- GET ECLIPSE READY: Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, a finderscope, a motor drive, and EclipSmart solar filter
Description
Discover our Solar System with the Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ! You’ll be ready to observe in minutes thanks to the quick and easy no-tool setup. With the free EclipSmart Solar Filter you will be ready to view the Sun and the upcoming 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. In the evening, the 130EQ provides bright, clear images of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more for great nighttime viewing.
Manual German Equatorial telescope
The AstroMaster mount comes with two slow motion control knobs that allow you to make fine pointing adjustments to the telescope in both Right Ascension and Declination axes, also referred to as RA and DEC.
Accessories Included
This kit includes a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, a finderscope, a motor drive, and a free EclipSmart solar filter. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low and high-powered views. The 20mm has a built-in erect image corrector.
Motor Drive -Turn your manual German equatorial mount into a tracking mount by adding the included RA motor drive to your telescope. This easy-to-install RA motor drive compensates for the Earth’s rotation, so the telescope tracks a star’s movement through the night sky from east to west. When the telescope mount is properly polar aligned and the RA drive is attached and running, the user need only make occasional adjustments in declination (Dec) to keep an object in the eyepiece for long periods of time. The Celestron single-axis motor drive runs on a 9V battery, so there are no cords to get in the way. The drive can be used in either the Northern or Southern Hemisphere. To change hemispheres (reverse the motor’s direction), simply by flip the N/S switch on the face of the motor drive. It is also simple to change the speed of the motor. A “Speed Rate Regulator” knob is located just under the power indicator and can be turned in either direction to slow down or speed up the motor. Since solar system objects like the Moon and planets move through the sky at different rates than deep-sky objects do, this gives you the ability to match the motor’s speed to the particular type of object you are observing.
EclipSmart Solar Filter
The Celestron EclipSmart solar filter is custom designed for the AstroMaster 130EQ-MD telescopes for viewing the Sun. Two hook and loop straps securely hold the filter in place for a safe, snug fit. EclipSmart solar products feature Solar Safe filter technology—the ultimate protection from harmful solar radiation, including IR and UV light, plus 99.999% of visible light. Celestron Solar Safe filter technology is SAFE for direct observation of the Sun and has been independently tested to conform to and meet the transmission requirements of ISO 12312-2:2015(E), Filters for Direct Observation of the Sun, EN 1836:2005 + A1:2007 (E) for an E15 Filter for the Direct Observation of the Sun and AS/NZS 1338.1:2012, Filters for Eye Protectors.
Important safety note: Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
Starry Night Software
Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our solar system and beyond.
Specifications
| Optical Tube Info: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design: | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture: | 130mm (5.11") |
| Focal Length: | 650mm (25.6") |
| Focal Ratio: | f/5 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 20mm (.78") with built-in erect image corrector |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 33x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 10mm (.4") standard |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 65x |
| Barlow Lens: | Not Included |
| Finderscope: | Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Star Diagonal: | None |
| Optical Tube: | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification: | 307x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: | 19x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 13.1 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.07 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes): | .89 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 345x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction: | 44mm (1.73") |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | 34% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | 11% |
| Optical Coatings: | Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂ |
| Optical Tube Length: | 552mm (21.7") |
| Optical Tube Diameter: | 160.5mm (6.32") |
| Optical Tube Weight: | 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) |
| Dovetail: | CG-3 Dovetail bar |
| Mount Info: | |
| Mount Type: | CG-3 Equatorial |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51") |
| Tripod Leg Diameter: | 31.75mm (1.25") steel |
| Accessory Tray: | Yes |
| Tripod Weight: | 9.3 lbs (4.24 kg) |
| Slew Speeds: | Manual |
| Dovetail Compatibility: | CG-3 saddle plate |
| Software: | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight: | 17 lbs (7.71 kg) |
| Included Items: |
Optical tube Tripod and mount (preassembled) 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector Standard 10mm eyepiece Red-dot finderscope Manual |
| Included Solar Filter | |
| Telescope Compatibility: | Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ / 130eq-MD models |
| Filter diameter (external): | 152mm (5.98") |
| Filter diameter (internal): | N/A |
| Filter thickness: | 28mm (1.10") |
| Filter clear aperture: | 42mm (1.69") |
| Weight of filter: | 4.93 oz (140 g) |
| Solar image color: | Orange |
| Filter material: | Scratch resistant polymer produced by American Paper Optics |
| Nylon safety straps: | (2) 25.4mm x 101mm (1" x 4") hook and loop straps, (4) 25.4mm x25.4mm (1" x 1") hook and loop Tabs |
