Orion SpaceProbe 130ST EQ Reflector Telescope Kit for Astronomy Beginners to Intermediate

Our largest SpaceProbe reflector telescope, the Orion SpaceProbe 130ST EQ Reflector Telescope, is the niftiest Newtonian reflector on an equatorial mount we've seen in a long time. This quality telescope features a fast parabolic mirror and is perfect for serious beginning or intermediate stargazers who want additional performance, particularly for targeting deep-sky objects.

The SpaceProbe 130 reflector boasts a 130mm (5.1") primary mirror and a focal length of 650mm (f/5), delivering a wide field of view and bright images. The primary mirror is a diffraction-limited parabolic mirror, which produces better sharpness across the field with less distortion at the edges compared to the spherical mirrors used in many similar reflector telescopes.

The included Plossl eyepieces provide 26x and 65x views of the night sky, and the Shorty 2x Barlow will double the magnification of each lens, allowing users to dive in and observe finer details. The package also includes the DeepMap 600, MoonMap 260, the StarTarget planisphere, a handy guidebook, a RedBeam LED flashlight, and a smartphone adapter to capture images of solar system objects.

Sitting on a robust EQ mount with slow-motion control knobs, the Orion SpaceProbe 130ST telescope allows users to track objects in the sky and observe them in detail after polar alignment. The adjustable-height tripod is strong yet lightweight, making it easy to take the telescope out to your favorite stargazing spot, whether in the backyard or a more distant location away from streetlights and light pollution.

The parabolic mirror of this 5.1" aperture reflector telescope gathers an ample amount of light, providing great views of the planets, Moon, brighter galaxies, nebulas, and star clusters. The compact steel optical tube design ensures easy portability, while the fast f/5 focal ratio delivers pleasing wide-field performance, making the SpaceProbe 130ST EQ a very versatile telescope the whole family can enjoy.

The included Orion Telescope Observer's Guide book and Star Target Planisphere, coupled with the RedBeam Mini LED flashlight, will lead beginning amateur astronomers to many interesting objects to explore. As a bonus, the package also includes the MoonMap 260, DeepMap 600, and a smartphone photo adapter, adding more than $40 in value.

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