Sky-Watcher Heritage 130 Tabletop Dobsonian
Check Out this Unique Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope From Sky-Watcher!
Collecting 319% more light than the human eye, the Heritage 130 is a powerful tabletop Dobsonian capable of delivering stunning views of planets, galaxies and nebula! This ultra-compact collapsible telescope features a smooth manual azimuth tabletop mount making it an excellent choice for night sky enthusiasts seeking the perfect blend of portability and performance!
The Heritage 130 Tabletop Dobsonian is a unique collapsible reflector telescope featuring a wide 130 mm (5.12") aperture and 650 mm focal length. Unlike a traditional truss tube telescope, the Heritage 130 features a highly convenient retractable truss rod system that allows the optical tube to quickly collapse from 25-inches to a compact 14.5-inches. The collapsible design makes it easy to tuck away for trips to dark skies or for storage when not in use. Simply extend or collapse the struts, and you’re all set! The included tabletop base features a built-in carrying handle further supports portability. Included with this powerful tabletop telescope are two 1.25" Super eyepieces (25 mm & 10 mm), a red dot finder, and a quick collimation cap.
Heritage 130 At a Glance
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Powerful Optics Perfect For Beginners
This Sky-Watcher Heritage 130 Tabletop Dobsonian is a small, yet mighty telescope ideal for those new to the world of astronomy. With its user-friendly design and powerful optics, you’re sure to have fun, engaging astronomy sessions night after night. Read more about this tabletop telescope below!
5" of Light Gathering Power
Thanks to its large 5” aperture, fast f/5 optics, and 650 mm focal length, you can expect bright, high contrast views within your eyepiece. Get up close and personal with our nearest celestial neighbor, the Moon, marvel at the rings on Saturn, and be amazed by the beauty of the Orion Nebula. The parabolic primary mirror features high quality borosilicate glass and is coated with Sky-Watcher's signature Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™) for the best views possible. To uphold this Dobsonian’s performance even further, both the primary and secondary mirror can be collimated for sharp, clear sights.
1.25" Helical Focuser
Providing focus is the included 1.25” helical focuser. This focuser is simple in design, and secures your eyepieces in place with thumb screws. This size of focuser allows you to utilize just about any 1.25” eyepiece on the market today, providing you with great versatility in your viewing endeavors.
Everything You Need in One Package
Setting you up for success, Sky-Watcher has included numerous accessories within this package for use straight out of the box! The 25 mm eyepiece provides 26x magnification, which is great for viewing large diffuse objects like the Andromeda Galaxy or the Lagoon Nebula. If you’d like a deeper look, the 10 mm eyepiece is the perfect option, as it offers 60x magnification. Utilize this eyepiece for views of the entire disk of the Moon, the planets, and compact deep space objects like star clusters. Also included is a red dot finder to make centering your targets a breeze, and a Vixen-style dovetail for effortless balancing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this telescope need to be collimated?
Yes, the Sky-Watcher Heritage 130 is a reflector telescope that requires occasional maintenance, such as collimating the primary and secondary mirrors. The included manual provides step-by-step instructions for collimating your telescope. We recommend using a laser collimator, such as the Apertura 1.25" Laser Collimator, or a Cheshire collimation eyepiece, such as the Apertura Cheshire Collimation Eyepiece, as either of these accessories will make it much easier to align the optics on your Newtonian telescopes.
Can you take pictures with this telescope?
The Sky-Watcher Heritage 130 is a visual telescope that is designed to provide exceptional views while maintaining a compact and portable form factor. This telescope is not designed for astrophotography; however, you can use an adapter, such as the Apertura Smartphone Astrophotography Adapter, to attach a smartphone to the focuser and capture images through the eyepiece. Please keep in mind that this telescope is not designed to support the weight of most cameras and some heavier smart devices may exceed the focuser's weight capacity.
How large is the base of this telescope?
The Sky-Watcher Heritage 130 includes a manual tabletop base that is 14-inches wide and 17-inches tall. The base weighs 13.5 pounds and comes preassembled.
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Our Gear Experts have compiled a wealth of information to help you get the most out of your telescope! Below you’ll find links to articles, videos and "how-to" guides. Just one more reason that our Astronomy Hub is a one-stop-shop for all your astronomy and astrophotography needs!
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