Telescope Sky Watcher 130/900 on equatorial mount EQ2

The Sky-Watcher Newton 130 telescope is an ideal instrument for beginners looking to invest in a telescope that is both bright and affordable. With a primary mirror of 130mm, it collects 30% more light than a 114mm telescope, allowing you to see more details under a dark sky.

The Newton design offers several advantages over other families of instruments. Mirror manufacturing is more economical, and the focal ratio is generally lower. The central obstruction is also lower than Cassegrain-type telescopes, if collimation (mirror adjustment) is properly respected.

Technical Characteristics

• Optical formula: Newton
• Useful diameter: 130mm
• Focal length: 900mm
• F/D ratio: 6.9
• Separating power: 0.9 arcsecond
• Limit magnitude: 13.3
• Brightness: 360x
• Maximum recommended magnification: 200x

Equatorial Mount EQ2

The EQ2 mount allows for fine positioning on the sky thanks to flexible controls present on each axis. Clamps allow for adapting the eyepiece holder to the mount. The equatorial design allows, after setting up (simple adjustment of the mount's orientation towards the North Star), to compensate for rotation not on two axes (altazimuth mount) but only one.

Accessories Included

• 1 Sky-Watcher Newton 130/900 telescope
• 1 equatorial mount EQ2
• 1 counterweight of 3.8kg
• 1 adjustable aluminum tripod (71cm to 123cm)
• 2 eyepieces with 31.75mm diameter: Super 10mm (magnification 90x) and Super 25mm (magnification 36x)
• 1 Barlow lens 2x
• 1 finder 6x24
• 1 accessory tray
• User manual in French