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About this product
This 5.1" aperture reflector telescope gathers an ample amount of light for great views of the planets and Moon, as well as brighter galaxies, nebulas, and star clusters
Short 24" long optical tube design for easy portability and fast f/5 focal ratio for pleasing wide-field performance makes the SpaceProbe 130ST EQ a very versatile telescope the whole family can enjoy
Sturdy EQ-2 equatorial telescope mount and adjustable tripod allows manual slow-motion tracking of celestial objects as they appear to migrate across the night sky
Complete assembled telescope weighs just 27 lbs. for convenient transport
Includes two 1.25" Sirius Plossl eyepieces (25mm and 10mm), 6x30 finder scope, 1.25" rack and pinion focuser, tripod accessory tray, collimation cap, Starry Night astronomy software, and more!
Our largest aperture SpaceProbe reflector telescope is the niftiest Newtonian reflector on an equatorial mount we've seen in a long time. The Orion SpaceProbe 130ST EQ Reflector Telescope is a step up from the standard SpaceProbe 130 EQ for the more serious beginning or intermediate stargazer who wants additional performance, particularly for targeting deep-sky objects.
Just what's so nifty about the Orion SpaceProbe 130ST Equatorial Reflector Telescope? The answer is best described as "short and sweet."
First, the short. This "ST", or "Short Tube", version of the SpaceProbe 130 reflector is indeed more compact than the standard model. The 130ST reflector telescope's optical tube measures 24" long compared to 33" on the standard 130. The focal length of the ST's 130mm (5.1") primary mirror is 650mm (f/5), yielding a wider field of view and brighter images for a given telescope eyepiece focal length.
That brings us to sweet. The 130mm aperture primary is a diffraction-limited parabolic mirror, the same type used on much larger reflector telescopes costing many times as much. On a short-focal-length design like this one, a parabolic mirror is a must for focusing incoming light to a point and delivering sharp, detailed images. Moreover, the secondary mirror is held in an advanced holder with thin 0.5mm metal vanes, to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss. These features combined with the included EQ-2 equatorial mount and included accessories described below make this one sweet optical system for astronomy!
Warranty
Limited Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship for one year from date of purchase.
Best for viewing
Brighter deep sky
Best for imaging
Lunar & planetary
User level
Beginner
Optical design
Reflector
Optical diameter
130mm
Finder scope lens diameter
30mm
Focal length
650mm
Focal ratio
f/5.0
Optics type
Parabolic
Glass material
Soda-lime plate
Eyepieces
Plossl 25.0mm,10.0mm (1.25")
Magnification with included eyepieces
26x, 65x
Resolving power
0.89arc*sec
Lowest useful magnification
19x
Highest useful magnification
260x
Highest theoretical magnification
260x
Limiting stellar magnitude
13.2
Optical quality
Diffraction limited
Finder scope
6x30
Focuser
1.25" Rack-and-pinion
Secondary mirror obstruction
38mm
Secondary mirror obstruction by diameter
28%
Secondary mirror obstruction by area
8%
Mirror coatings/over-coatings
Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide
Mount type
Equatorial
Astro-imaging capability
Lunar & planetary
Dovetail bar system
No
Motor drive compatibility
Clock drive sold separately
Computerized compatibility
Not compatible
Bearing material
Friction bearings
Latitude range
16-72
Setting circles
Yes
Polar-axis scope
Not available
Counterweights
One 4.8 lb.
Tube material
Aluminum
Tripod material
Aluminum
Counterweight bar length
8 in.
Diameter of counterweight shaft
12mm
Height range of mount
35.00 in. - 55.50 in.
Length of optical tube
24.0 in.
Weight, optical tube
6.2 lbs.
Weight, mount/tripod
18.0 lbs.
Weight, fully assembled
24.2 lbs.
Additional included accessories
Collimation cap
Warranty
One year
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Very impressed with Jacobs Photo and Digital service. I rang to ask about a telescope and was given solid, honest advice despite having a bunch of questions. I was even given help to carry the telescope out to the car.
It performs true to promise and we’ve been marvelling at night sky views and discoveries every clear night already.
Highly recommended!