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Celestron 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope Bundle

Celestron 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope Bundle

Item #: 23004

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  • 130MM PARABOLIC REFLECTOR OPTICS: The large 130mm (5") parabolic primary mirror gathers plenty of light for bright, sharp views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies while eliminating optical distortions.
  • COMPACT TABLETOP DOBSONIAN DESIGN: Place the telescope on a sturdy table or other elevated surface and use the smooth manual Dobsonian mount to find and track celestial objects. Its compact size makes it easy to transport and store.
  • COMPLETE OBSERVING KIT INCLUDED: Includes 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, AAA-powered red dot finder, Moon filter, detailed Moon map, smartphone adapter, and Starry Night astronomy software download.
  • GREAT FOR LUNAR, PLANETARY, AND DEEP-SKY OBSERVING: Observe craters and mountains on the Moon, Saturn's rings, Jupiter's cloud bands, the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, and more.
  • EASY SETUP, NO TOOLS REQUIRED: The preassembled tabletop Dobsonian base and straightforward design allow you to spend less time setting up and more time observing the night sky.
  • UNBEATABLE WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a two-year warranty and unlimited access to technical support from our team of US-based experts.

Specifications

Optical Tube Info:
Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
Aperture: 130mm (5.12")
Focal Length: 650mm (25.6")
Focal Ratio: f/5
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 25mm (0.98")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 26x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 10mm (0.39")
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 65x
Star Diagonal: N/A
Highest Useful Magnification: 307x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 19x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.1
Light Gathering Power: 345x as compared to the human eye
Optical Coatings: Aluminum with SiO2 overcoat
Mirror Material: Standard optical glass for primary and secondary mirrors
Minor Axis of Secondary Mirror: 38mm (1.50")
Tube Material: Steel
Focuser: 1.25" rack-and-pinion
Finderscope: StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope
Resolution Rayleigh: 1.06 arcseconds
Resolution Dawes: 0.89 arcseconds
Optical Tube Dimensions: 615.95mm (24.25") long x 165.1mm (6.5") diameter
Optical Tube Weight: 8.2 lbs (3.72 kg)
Mount Info:
Mount Type: Altazimuth Tabletop Dobsonian base
Base Material: Particle board with melamine surfaces and edge trim, CARB compliant
Base Dimensions: 482.6mm x 482.6mm x 419.1mm (19" 19" x 16.5")
Base Weight: 11 lbs (4.99 kg)
Slew Speeds: Manual
Software: Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App
Total Telescope Kit Weight: 19.2 lbs (8.71 kg)
Included Items: Optical tube
Dobsonian Base
25mm and 10mm eyepiece
StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope
Moon Map
Moon Filter, 1.25"
Smartphone Adapter
Eyepiece rack
Collimation Cap
Additional Information
Solar Warning
  • 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.
  • Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.
  • Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.
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Included Celestron Technologies

  • Starry Night

The Celestron 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian combines large-aperture reflector optics with a compact, portable design that's easy to set up and use. Its simple tabletop Dobsonian mount makes it a great choice for beginners and families, while the 130mm parabolic primary mirror delivers impressive views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies.

Large Aperture Reflector Optics

At the heart of the telescope is a 130mm (5") parabolic primary mirror that gathers over 345 times more light than the unaided human eye. The parabolic mirror design delivers sharp images with excellent contrast for lunar, planetary, and deep-sky observing.

Explore mountains, craters, and rilles on the Moon, Jupiter's cloud bands and largest moons, Saturn's rings, and deep-sky targets like the Orion Nebula, Hercules Globular Cluster, and Andromeda Galaxy.

Stable and Easy-to-Use Tabletop Dobsonian Mount

Simply place the telescope on a sturdy outdoor table, picnic table, or similar elevated surface, and you're ready to observe. Smooth altitude and azimuth motion let you manually point the telescope anywhere in the sky and follow celestial objects as they move overhead.

The mount arrives largely assembled and requires minimal setup. Its compact footprint also makes the telescope easy to transport to darker observing locations and convenient to store between observing sessions.

Included Accessories

Everything you need to begin observing is included in the box. The 25mm eyepiece provides low-power, wide-field views for locating objects and observing larger targets, while the 10mm eyepiece provides higher magnification for closer views of the Moon and planets.

The included AAA-powered red dot finder helps you aim the telescope at your target. The Moon Filter reduces brightness for more comfortable lunar observing, while the Moon Map helps you identify prominent craters, maria, and other lunar features.

Capture images and video through the telescope's eyepiece with the included smartphone adapter. Attach your compatible smartphone to photograph the Moon, planets, and other bright celestial objects.

You'll also receive a download of Starry Night astronomy software, one of the premier astronomy programs available. Use it to explore a realistic simulation of the night sky, plan your next observing session, learn about celestial objects, and discover what's visible from your location before heading outside with your telescope.

Whether you're taking your first steps into astronomy or adding a portable reflector to your collection, the 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian delivers impressive performance, simple operation, and rewarding views of the universe.

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