Skywatcher Explorer 130M

Skywatcher Explorer 130M
Our Price:  £175.00(Inc. 20% VAT)

Model:  SW_explorer_130M
Brand:  Skywatcher

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Motorised version of the Skywatcher 130, now includes multi-speed handset. 

"Our first test on the Sky-Watcher Explorer-130 was to check the collimation of the mirrors, which we found were well aligned. This scope has one of the largest mirrors in its price range, which is a great asset because it means it can gather more light...Optically, the quality of the field of view while studying the star Altair was very good using the supplied 25mm eyepiece. The star remained sharp across 80 per cent of the view, with only slight distortion close to the field edges….Taking everything into account, this telescope made observing the night sky enjoyable and relatively hassle free….great views coupled with ease of use."
BBC Sky At Night Magazine

Note: Winner badge and review applies to non-motorised version of the identical telescope.

Review of non motorised version

Features

  • Magnifications (with optics supplied): x36, x72, x90, x180
  • Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260
  • Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mm
  • Telescope Focal Length: 900mm (f/6.92)
  • Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
  • x2 Barlow Lens
  • Red Dot Finder
  • EQ2 Equatorial Mount
  • R.A. Motor Drive (D.C.)
  • Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
  • 30% more Light Gathering than 114mm
  • RA Motor drive and handset included
Skywatcher Explorer 130M1
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Skywatcher Explorer 130M
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A very good starter telescope
  -  Jack

This is a very good telescope with a motor so it tracks the stars and planets. Once polar aligned, it tracks very good allowing the object to stay in the eyepiece or webcam-for planet, moon and solar imaging- for a good amount of time. This telescope allows you to see many objects however the focuser could be improved but is good enough for a first time telescope. I would recommend this to anyone just starting astronomy as it is a good price for what you get


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Skywatcher Explorer 130M1
Average Rating:  454 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars
Write a Review and share your opinions!

Skywatcher Explorer 130M
Rating (max 5):  44 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars
A very good starter telescope
  -  Jack

This is a very good telescope with a motor so it tracks the stars and planets. Once polar aligned, it tracks very good allowing the object to stay in the eyepiece or webcam-for planet, moon and solar imaging- for a good amount of time. This telescope allows you to see many objects however the focuser could be improved but is good enough for a first time telescope. I would recommend this to anyone just starting astronomy as it is a good price for what you get