Skywatcher Explorer 130M Astro Telescope

What The Magazines Say ... "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 : Click Here to read the review.

The review above as well as the group test badge refers to the original Skywatcher Explorer 130. The new Explorer 130EM model is exactly the same scope, identical in every way, but with the addition of an RA Motor Drive unit to automatically track night sky objects.

With its larger 5.1" primary mirror, the SkyWatcher Explorer 130EM telescope represents great value for money & remains one of the top selling starter telescopes.

The award winning SkyWatcher 130EM really is a stand out example of truly amazing value-for-money & performance – this would be a great scope at more than twice the price.

• 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