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If memory serves me right (and at my age it probably doesn't) the 130EQ does have a parabolic mirror, as does the 76EQ.Following the six-month deferral period, Novuna Personal Finance will initiate a monthly direct debit payment for the remaining duration of the loan. As the title states I have never had a telescope before and I kind of really wanted to use one and have my own. Despite the heavy steel construction, this mount is subject to some vibration, which is frustrating for experienced astronomers. Parabolic mirrors offer an ideal contour for use in Newtonians, and they eliminate image aberrations that are common with cheaper mirrors.

There’s an attached red dot finderscope, an accessory tray, two counterweights, and a copy of the Starry Night Basic Edition software. The Celestron AstroMasters used to come with a strangely designed, cheap, built-in, non-removable red-dot finder that had a nice switch and glass window, but suffered from alignment problems. Get ready for a night of astroimaging with your mount faster than previously thought possible with All-Star Polar Alignment.Screw in the balance weight slide bar and fit on the two 5 kg weights, ensuring they are securely locked on with their finger tightened grub screws. In addition to the 130mm, the AstroMaster EQ series includes two smaller Newtonians, a 76mm model and a 114mm model.

I found that once I had my chosen object sat squarely in the scope and the motor was on, I had to look and see if the object was racing ahead or being left behind by the scope and then make adjustments accordingly to speed up or slow down the motor. The included "The Sky" Level 1 planetarium software features a 10,000-object database with star maps and enhanced images. That doesn’t necessarily mean this telescope is ideal for you; there are a few things to consider before you make a purchase. The SkyX First Light Edition Astronomy Software helps beginner astronomers get their first advanced understanding of the night sky with the 10,000 celestial object database to learn from! Embark on a celestial journey with Celestron's AstroMaster 130EQ 130mm f/5 Reflector Telescope, meticulously crafted for both close and deep-sky observation.This feature can greatly enhance the stargazing experience, making it easier to plan observations and learn about different stars, planets, and deep-space objects. Ideal for astrophotography and imaging, this telescope boasts a rapid focal ratio, a 650mm focal length, and an oversized parabolic mirror, ensuring breathtakingly detailed views of the Moon, crisp planetary observations, and the ability to unravel the mysteries of distant nebulae and galaxies. The moon and planets are well within the range of these precise, coated optics and with the added motor drive more time is available to study your chosen view as the scope tracks through the night sky. rack-and-pinion focuser and includes two eyepieces for immediate exploration – a 10mm eyepiece providing 65x power and a 20mm eyepiece offering 32.