Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ MD - 130 mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope on Equatorial Mount with Motor Drive
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Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ 130 mm Newtonian Telescope
Including A Motor Drive
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 greater light gathering ability of the Newtonian type reflector telescopes. In addition, this model - the 130EQ (CEL-31051) includes a motor drive on the Equatorial axis of the mount for automatic tracking of stellar objects! Curious to hear more? Check out the comprehensive video below!
Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Features:
- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Motor drive for automatic tracking
- Permanently mounted StarPointer
- Erect image optics - Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
- Quick release dovetail attachment - no tool setup
- CG-Equatorial Mount - for smooth and accurate pointing
- 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
Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Specifications:
- Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
- Aperture: 130 mm (5.12 in)
- Focal Length: 650 mm (25.59 in)
- Focal Ratio: 5
- Eyepiece 1: 20 mm (0.79 in), yields 32.5x magnification
- Eyepiece 2: 10 mm (0.39 in), yields 65x magnification
- Mount Type: CG-3 Equatorial Mount, with a motor drive
- Optical Coatings: Aluminum
- Assembled Weight: 24 lb (10.89 kg)
Learn about a few of the most popular Celestron AstroMaster Accessories
SKU Number
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CEL-31051 |
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Model Number
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31051 |
Telescope Series
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Celestron AstroMaster |
Focal Ratio
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f/5 |
Optical Design
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Newtonian Reflector |
Telescope Aperture
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130mm (5.12") |
Telescope Mount Type
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Equatorial |
Type of Electronics
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Motorized - No Computerization |
Focal Length (mm)
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650 |
Optical Coatings
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Aluminum |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude
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13.1 |
Lowest Useful Magnification
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19x |
Highest Useful Magnification
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307x |
Light-Gathering Power Compared to Human Eye
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345x |
Focuser Style
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Rack & Pinion |
Focuser Size
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1.25" |
Focuser Speed
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Single Speed |
Telescope Outer Diameter (in.)
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6.67 |
Telescope OTA Length (in.)
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24 |
Warranty
Warranty
Manufacturer's warranty period, if known. Customers should communicate directly with the manufacturer regarding details of their warranty, as warranties have a tendency to change without notice.
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Celestron 2 Years |
- Celestron 130 mm AstroMaster Newtonian Reflector Telescope
- Manual CG-3 German Equatorial Mount with Setting Circles
- StarPointer Red Dot Finder
- 20 mm Eyepiece with Built-In Erect Image Corrector and 33x Magnification
- 10 mm Eyepiece with 65x Magnification
- 1.25" Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
- AstroMaster RA Motor Drive
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Celestron AstroMaster Accessory Kit
If you want an economical set of visual accessories for your AstroMaster telescope, check this out. It includes a 2X Barlow, a 15 mm and 6 mm eyepiece, a moon filter, and two planetary filters. With the Barlow and extra eyepieces, you will have a nice range of magnifications (33X, 43X, 65X, 86X, 108X, 130X, 216X); a Moon filter lets you view lunar details in comfort, and planetary filters can reveal features more easily.

Apertura Astro Vision Red LED Flashlight
A red flashlight keeps your eyes dark-adapted for the best views! Use it to read star charts, look for accessories, or get around in the dark. A must for any amateur astronomer!

Celestron Sky Maps and Planisphere
This water resistant sky map does double duty! On the front is a northern hemisphere planisphere that rotates so you can figure out what constellations are up for a specific date and time. Inside are seasonal star maps that display where bright stars and celestial objects are located, with info broken down by constellation. Recommended for anyone who wants to know what's up in the sky at any given time, this guide will serve you well for many years to come!

Apertura 2x 1.25" Barlow
A 2X Barlow is one of the most popular telescope accessories available because it doubles the magnification of any 1.25” eyepiece you use with it! This telescope comes with a 20 mm and 10 mm eyepiece, for 33X and 66X magnification, respectively. Double those numbers by adding a Barlow to the mix, and for every eyepiece you buy thereafter, you ‘ll have two magnification options instead of one!

Celestron X-Cel LX 7 mm 1.25" Eyepiece
The Celestron AstroMaster 130 comes with a 20 mm & 10 mm eyepiece that yield 33X and 66X magnification, respectively. If you add this 7 mm eyepiece to your collection, it will magnify by 94X. If you also pick up a 2X Barlow, you’d be able to double the magnification of all three eyepieces plus any other eyepieces you get in the future.

Celestron 40" Telescope Soft Case
Store and transport your Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ telescope in this soft case with room enough to hold the whole enchilada…telescope OTA, mount & tripod! There are separate areas for each large component, and small accessories can be stored in the external zippered pocket or bonus padded accessory bag! A great investment to keep your telescope dust and ding-free for years to come.

Apertura 1.25" Moon Filter
You won't believe how bright the moon is through a telescope! A Moon Filter will dim the light, just like sunglasses do, so you can see more details on the lunar surface. The moon filter threads onto the barrel of all included eyepieces and any other astronomy accessory you buy later that has a 1.25” barrel.
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