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Technical Details
- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Permanently mounted StarPointer
- Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
- German Equatorial mount with Setting circles - to accurately locate and track sky objects
- Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs - Provides a stable platform
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Track objects in the sky with the slow motion controls. Click here for a larger image.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
There are estimated to be at least 70 sextillion (7 x 1022) stars in the observable universe and with the nearest one after the sun being 39.9 trillion kilometers away it is difficult to discover and appreciate their true celestial beauty without the help of a high quality telescope.
Wish Upon a Star
If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky. The rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs provides a rigid and stable platform. Motion is controlled by a high quality CG3 Equatorial mount for accurate motion control.
Built-on StarPointer finderscope helps to align and accurately locate objects. Click here for a larger image.
The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors.
StarPointer for Easy Spotting
With the permanently mounted StarPointer and erect image optics, the Astromaster is ideal for both terrestrial and celestial viewing. the StarPointer makes it much easier to locate the objects you want to view, so you can then enjoy the close-up view through the scope. It also features a German Equatorial mount with setting circles - to accurately locate and track sky objects, all shown in crisp clear detail thanks to the all coated glass optics.
Light-weight computerised mount with a quick-release base. Click here for a larger image.
Simple Set-up
Quick and easy to set up using the quick release dovetail attachment with no tools required, the telescope also comes complete with a deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of all your accessories, a rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25” steel tube legs as a sturdy, rigid viewing platform for much improved images, and The Sky Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images to help you achieve the best star gazing experience from your scope and see everything you want to see. It’s out of this world.
About Celestron
An award-winning legacy brand for over 50 years, Celestron has grown to become the world's leading telescope maker, and enjoys brand-name recognition among serious amateur astronomers for superior optics, outstanding design, and innovative technology. Celestron also develops a wide range of exciting products and technologies that enhance the science, outdoor and educational markets. At Celestron, we strive to inspire a sense of wonder, knowledge and fun in our customers and throughout our company.
Which Celestron telescope is right for me?
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| Optical Design | Refractor | Refractor | Newtonian Reflector | Newtonian Reflector |
| Motor Drive | Yes - Included | |||
| Aperture | 70 mm (2.76 in) | 114 mm (4.49 in) | 130 mm (5.12 in) | 130 mm (5.12 in) |
| Weight (lbs) | 18 lbs (8.16 kg) | 17 lbs (7.71 kg) | 28 lbs (13 kg) | 24 lbs (11 kg) |
| Angular Field of View (deg) | 1.1 ° | 1 ° | 1.5 ° | 1.5 ° |
| Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) | 58 ft (18 m) | 53 ft (16 m) | 79 ft (24 m) | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Optical Coatings | Fully Coated | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Focal Length (mm) | 900 mm (35 in) | 1000 mm (39 in) | 650 mm (26 in) | 650 mm (26 in) |
| Focal Ratio | 13 | 8.77 | 5 | 5 |
| Eyepiece 1 (20mm) Magnification | 45 x | 50 x | 33 x | 33 x |
| Eyepiece 2 (10mm) Magnification | 90 x | 100 x | 65 x | 65 x |
| Mount | Altazimuth | CG-2 Equatorial | CG-3 Equatorial | CG-3 Equatorial |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 165 x | 269 x | 307 x | 307 x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 10 x | 16 x | 19 x | 19 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 43 | 65 | 73 | 73 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.99 arc seconds | 1.22 arc seconds | 1.07 arc seconds | 1.07 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 1.66 arc seconds | 1.02 arc seconds | 0.89 arc seconds | 0.89 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power | 100 x | 265 x | 345 x | 345 x |
| Optical Tube Length | 914 mm | 508 mm | 610 mm | 610 mm |
Product Description
If you're looking for a dual-purpose telescope appropriate for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is capable of giving correct views of land and sky.
The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with every one of these fine instruments. For views of the brighter deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we recommend the larger aperture and light gathering ability of the Newtonian reflectors.
Features:
- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Permanently mounted StarPointer
- Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
- Quick release dovetail attachment - no tool setup
- German Equatorial mount with Setting circles - to accurately locate and track sky objects
- Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel tube legs - Provides a rigid and stable platform
- All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
- Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories
- "The Sky®" Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and enhanced images
Specifications:
- Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
- Aperture (mm): 130 mm (5.12 in)
- Focal Length (mm): 650 mm (26")
- Focal Ratio: 5
- Eyepiece 1 (mm): 20 mm (0.79")
- Magnification 1: 33 x
- Eyepiece 2 (mm): 10 mm (0.39")
- Magnification 2: 65 x
- Finderscope: Built-on StarPointer
- Mount: CG-3 Equatorial
- CD ROM: The Sky L1
- Tripod: 1.25" steel tube legs
- Weight: 13 kg
- Highest Useful Magnification: 307 x
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313 of 316 people found the following review helpful
Since the main factor in telescope size is diameter of the mirror or lens, a larger scope is a better choice if you want a scope that has potential to maintain an interest in astronomy. A small telescope can see exactly the same TYPES of objects as a large telescope, it just cant-see as many of them or as much detail in them. If you are concerned with performance, buy the largest telscope you can afford that has all the features that you want. go with the 130EQ if you can afford it.I found it to be the best value telescope on the market and i did alot of research.
Good luck
jack (Bath)
Good luck
jack (Bath)
115 of 116 people found the following review helpful
I wanted a decent telescope that I was going to be able to see lots with BUT without the complex set up and complicated controls (am slightly technically challenged with this sort of thing!). After doing lots of research I chose this one and have to say I'm really pleased. It was easy to set up and use (my stepkids enjoy it too) but we can see a great deal, very clearly. Excellent!!
169 of 171 people found the following review helpful
This is a lovely telescope that should give you many years of fun.
It's quite impressive when put together (which is a breeze) although the counterweight is quite heavy, and the actual telescope quite large, so it's not that portable, without taking it off the tripod.
Once set up, following the simple instructions, you're ready to go, as long as you can get a clear night.
One thing to remember with this, or any optical telescope, is that the stars will always remain the same size, regardless of magnification. What you WILL see, however, is stars that were too faint to see with the naked eye.
Take Plaedes (The "Seven Sisters") for example. Just a faint collection of 7 stars. The finder scope will bring all 7 into view, but will show about 20 more that you didn't know were there. Even the lowest (20mm) magnification eyepiece will limit your field of view to one of the sisters (plus others in the background).
You may find you'll need a greater collection of eyepieces than the 2 supplied, or even a 2x or 3x Barlow lens (used in conjunction with the eye pieces) if you want to see Venus in any appreciable size.
The only problem (as with many scopes) is judder. It will take a few seconds to settle down once you've focussed.
If you're going to use it for astro photography, you'll need a t-mount which screws onto the scope (although my Nikon D70 won't focus properly unless I'm using a 2x Barlow magnifier with it). You'll also need a single axis motor drive, as the stars and moon will move surprisingly quick in your field of view.
In all, it's a lovely telescope. Fairly sturdy, very bright optics and easy to use. The supplied software is also pretty good.
It's quite impressive when put together (which is a breeze) although the counterweight is quite heavy, and the actual telescope quite large, so it's not that portable, without taking it off the tripod.
Once set up, following the simple instructions, you're ready to go, as long as you can get a clear night.
One thing to remember with this, or any optical telescope, is that the stars will always remain the same size, regardless of magnification. What you WILL see, however, is stars that were too faint to see with the naked eye.
Take Plaedes (The "Seven Sisters") for example. Just a faint collection of 7 stars. The finder scope will bring all 7 into view, but will show about 20 more that you didn't know were there. Even the lowest (20mm) magnification eyepiece will limit your field of view to one of the sisters (plus others in the background).
You may find you'll need a greater collection of eyepieces than the 2 supplied, or even a 2x or 3x Barlow lens (used in conjunction with the eye pieces) if you want to see Venus in any appreciable size.
The only problem (as with many scopes) is judder. It will take a few seconds to settle down once you've focussed.
If you're going to use it for astro photography, you'll need a t-mount which screws onto the scope (although my Nikon D70 won't focus properly unless I'm using a 2x Barlow magnifier with it). You'll also need a single axis motor drive, as the stars and moon will move surprisingly quick in your field of view.
In all, it's a lovely telescope. Fairly sturdy, very bright optics and easy to use. The supplied software is also pretty good.
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