SKYWATCHER 130mm Goto

Product Information
Sky-Watcher SWP13065AZGT: Youll Love this Go-To Light-Bucket. The Skywatcher 130mm Goto Reflector is particularly advantageous for viewing fainter objects in deep-space.Newtonian reflectors have long been respected by amateur astronomers for their optical quality and ability to gather a lot of light for very modest cost. Compared to other LightChariot models, the larger 130mm aperture of this telescope is particularly advantageous for viewing fainter objects in deep-space. Each primary mirror is fabricated to exacting standards of smoothness and optical correction by a skilled optician ensuring premium optical performance. Aluminum is vacuum deposited on each primary and diagonal mirror surface and then over coated with hard quartz for protection. Planetary images are very pleasing to view through this instrument, although you may feel solar system imaging with the LightChariot 102AR (102mm lens) appears to pop more because of the higher contrast provided by the refractive lens. In deep-space, the 130mm aperture of the LightChariot 130N-AZ telescope really starts to show its strengths. Fainter globular clusters appearing as little more than fuzzy snowballs in smaller scopes begin to reveal individually discrete star points. A galaxys faint central glow should appear brighter. Emission nebulae appear more luminous and more voluminous. Newtonian reflectors while champions of the sky are not recommended for terrestrial applications due to their awkward terrestrial image orientation. LightChariots SynScan computer system demystifies telescope use, making your astronomical experience fun and carefree right out of the box! SycScan boldly banishes arcane sky-alignment procedures, replaces esoteric object finding methodology, and obliterates the traditional learning-curve normally associated with navigating the heavens. After a brief and simple Astro-Tri-Align initialization

Product Specifications

• 130mm (5.1 inch) diameter primary mirror made from grade-A glass and multi-coated for optimal reflection
• 650mm focal length, f/5.0
• 20.4 sq. in. light grasp
• 307x maximum theoretical magnification and 1.08 arc-sec resolving power
• High-quality Plossl fully-coated 25mm and 10mm 1.25” eyepieces provide clear, sharp images at magnification of 26x and 65x with a 52° apparent field-of-view and great eye relief
• Finderscope.
• Precision 2.0" rack-and-pinion focuser includes a 1.25” adapter
• Motorized altazimuth mount provides proper stability with DC-servo motor control in both the horizontal and vertical directions
• Deluxe aluminum tripod with accessories tray
• 650mm (26") aluminum optical tube with enamel finish
• Includes easy-to-understand instructions for use and assembly
• Includes TheSkyX Student astronomy software for PC computers (XP or Vista with DVD required). TheSkyX Student is a comprehensive and full-featured tool to help you explore and actively develop an understanding of basic astronomy. You can learn the constellations (labeled with their phonetic pronunciation), watch planetary motion over days or centuries, witness solar and lunar eclipses, and much more ($79 value.)
• Weighs 28 lbs. with a 26” tube length
• One year warranty from Sky-Watcher USA, Sky-Watcher model LightChariot 130N-AZ Telescope

Telescope Magnification:
Don't make the mistake of buying a telescope for the high magnification advertised. Many low-priced telescopes boast magnification of over 300x, which is totally unusable for three reasons.

• First, the theoretical magnification for any telescope is limited by aperture (primary lens or mirror) diameter. The maximum theoretical magnification is 120x for a 60mm telescope and 228x for a 114mm telescope.
• Second, atmospheric conditions limit magnification to 200-250x on the very best of nights even with very large telescopes.
• Third, the low quality optics on most inexpensive telescopes do not produce a clear, sharp image even at lower magnifications.

Most night sky observing is done in the range of 25x-150x. The Sky-Watcher telescopes we offer have excellent optics at these magnification levels, ensuring you will enjoy your night sky viewing.