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what kind of telescope is this? Expert Answer

This is a standard telescope commonly used for stargazing.

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Has this model been updated to deal with it"s screw issue when u culminate it? Expert Answer

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Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review This telescope is definitly worth the money! by Legacy Reviewer, November 4, 2007
I picked up this telescope about a month ago for myself and my daughter. We are just starting into astronomy. This telescope was very easy to set up. It only took me about 10 minutes to set it up out of the box. It is very solidly built. The tri...
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53/60 found this helpful
Helpful Positive Review My first scope and I like it by Johnnybegood, August 11, 2018
This is my first telescope and I have used it for about 2 months now, so keep in mind I have no means to compare this scope with any other.This is a true beginner's review. The eyepieces provided are ok, and with the 10 mm one I was able to see the 4...
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7/8 found this helpful
Helpful Positive Review Great entry level telescope by Dana Williams, September 23, 2016
I recently purchased the 130EQ as my first telescope and I am very pleased. It is budget minded so it is not as perfect as some higher cost telescopes, however there are not many 'I wish I had this..' associated with it. Setting it up was quite simpl...
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5/5 found this helpful
Helpful Positive Review Not Bad at All for the price I paid by Legacy Reviewer, July 14, 2010
Local camera shop had it on for 1/2 price. Paid $170 CDN for it. well worth the price considering what you get. Wouldn't pay full price for it. Can easily hit the usual targets, Jupiter, Saturn, etc. still trying to get to nebula's etc. maybe ...
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Helpful Positive Review The full truth on the 130EQ by LordTomas, October 25, 2015
For the money it's a good value. The EQ mount is what you want to have when your at the highest level on viewing the night skies. And the mount is well put together. It is not light. But not too heavy as to stop you using it. It is not the easiest mo...
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8/9 found this helpful
Helpful Positive Review A Useful Rich-Field 'scope by starfan, January 16, 2009
I have replaced the red-dot finder with a Rigel Quickfinder, and changed to a sturdy Alt-az tripod mount. After careful collimation, good view obtained up to 55-60X. A good aftermarket eyepiece helped a great deal. Not the best choice for planets ...
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Product Info for Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ Equatorial Reflector Telescope 31045

Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ Equatorial Reflector Telescope 31045 is a dual-purpose telescope that is great for both terrestrial and celestial viewing. The Celestron Astro Master 130 EQ Telescope produces bright and clear images of the Moon and planets through the telescope's fully coated lens. The Celestron Astro Master 130 EQ Telescope w/ Equatorial Mount has a large 130mm mirror, making it a great medium-sized telescope that will allow the user room to grow in astronomy. This 130mm mirror is the largest mirror in the AstroMaster Series, and will easily provide enough light to see the moons of Jupiter, rings of Saturn, star clusters, and nebulae. These telescopes come with two telescope eyepieces of 50x and 100x magnification, which can pull in objects both near and far away. Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ Telescopes have an Equatorial mount that allow the user to follow objects in the sky much easier than an Altazimuth (Alt-az) Mount. Equatorial mounts use a set of counterweights that balances the telescope as it moves, making the movement more smooth. This is also very effective in high magnifications, when the smallest nudge of the telescope will greatly affect the viewing area. In addition, these Celestron AstroMaster Telescopes have the reflector design, which is favored by astronomers with their more advanced setup and controls, when compared to a Refractor telescope. These telescopes come with a tripod with 1.25" thick steel legs, providing a rigid and stable platform. These features of the Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ Equatorial Reflector Telescope 31045 make it a great telescope for serious beginners and intermediate users.image

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Specifications for Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ Equatorial Reflector Telescope 31045:

Optical Design: Reflector
Aperture: 130 mm (5.12 in)
Focal Length: 650 mm (25.59 in)
Focal Ratio: 5
Eyepiece 1: 20 mm (0.79 in)
Magnification 1: 32.5 x
Eyepiece 2: 10 mm (0.39 in)
Magnification 2: 65 x
Mount: Equatorial
Optical Coatings: Aluminum
Weight: 24 lb (10.89 kg)
Warranty: 2 years

Features of Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ Equatorial Reflector Telescope 31045:

  • Dual-purpose, ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
  • All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
  • Permanently mounted StarPointer
  • Equatorial (EQ) mount for smooth and accurate control
  • Pre-assembled tripod with 1.25" steel legs
  • Deluxe accessory tray for convenient storage
  • "The Sky" Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database

Package Contents:

  • Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ Equatorial Reflector Telescope 31045
  • Tripod
  • Planetarium software

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Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ Equatorial Reflector Telescope, New - 31045 , MPN: 31045 , UPC: 050234310451 , Code: CI-TS-31045

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Legacy Reviews were written prior to the latest upgrade of our Review System. During the data transfer we were unable to preserve nicknames, authors, or helpful scores for older reviews. For this reason, we have declared the author for all reviews created in the old system as "Legacy Reviewer". In addition, due to different content standards,we want to make sure our valued customers know these reviews had lesser requirements than reviews written today do.

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