Sky-Watcher Explorer 130P AZ Go-2 WiFi Parabolic Newtonian Telescope

• Really portable all-rounder telescope for engaging observation of the Moon, bright planets, nebulae, galaxies and star clusters
• Features its own built-in WiFi module, which creates a Wi-Fi network, allowing the mount to be used virtually anywhere
• Combine with free SynScan App for iOS or Android to wirelessly control the telescope and harness the Go-To system
• Access an extensive database of 10,000+ celestial objects in the App with Go-To control for more simple viewing
• Great starter Parabolic Newtonian Telescope, which comes with 10mm and 25mm eyepieces included

Key Features

• Wireless control from your Smartphone or Tablet via free SynScan App
• Extremely portable telescope with own WiFi network for use from virtually anywhere
• Automatic slewing with Go-To control to view 10,000+ celestial objects
• 130mm aperture and a superb parabolic primary mirror
• Great all-rounder for observation of the Moon, bright planets, nebulae, galaxies and star clusters
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• Recommended batteries:
• to take astro photos and videos

Sky-Watcher Explorer 130P AZ Go-2 WiFi Parabolic Newtonian Telescope Summary

With a useful 130mm of light gathering aperture and superb parabolic primary mirror, the Sky-Watcher Explorer 130P AZ Go-2 WiFi Parabolic Newtonian Telescope is a highly capable all-rounder for .

The telescope features a built-in WiFi module, which creates it’s very own Wi-Fi network, allowing the mount to be used virtually anywhere, without reliance on other WiFi or mobile networks. Once you’ve entered your coordinates into the SynScan App for iOS or Android and followed a simple alignment procedure, the Sky-Watcher Explorer 130P can be wirelessly controlled from your smartphone or tablet. This provides fully computerised Go-To control, enabling the telescope to be automatically slewed to observe the Moon, bright planets, nebulae, galaxies and star clusters, from the App’s immense database of 10,000+ celestial objects.

The  had this to say about the Sky-Watcher Explorer 130P telescope:

“With the mount carefully aligned, we went off in search of deep-sky objects selected from the Synscan app’s extensive database. The Go-To system easily located a range of objects, placing each one within the field of view of the 25mm eyepiece….We couldn’t resist observing the prominent planets Jupiter and Saturn, easily discerning Jupiter’s bands and Saturn’s rings, as well as several of their attendant pinprick moons…. The Sky-Watcher Explorer-130P AZ-Go2 ticks a lot of boxes, especially for beginners, as it is lightweight and easy to set up, with the bonus of Go-To functionality. The free Synscan App is very intuitive and might appear in particular to younger users who are used to doing everything on their smartphones.”

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Sky-Watcher Explorer 130P AZ Go-2 WiFi Parabolic Newtonian Telescope Specifications

• Magnifications (with optics supplied): x26 and x65
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260
• Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 650mm (f/5)
• Eyepieces Supplied (1.25″): 10mm and 25mm
• Red Dot Finder
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• AZ-Go2 WiFi Go-To Alt-Azimuth Mount
• Controller: Free  and  mobile device or Synscan Hand Controller (available separately)
• SynScan App Database: Total 10,000+ Objects. Deep Sky Objects: 10759, including Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell Catalogues, Named DSOs, Named Stars: 305, Double Stars: 55, Solar system objects: 7 planets, Sun , Moon. (Unlimited objects when working with a 3rd party planetarium software).
• SynScan App Alignment Method: Brightest Star Alignment, North-Level Alignment
• SynScan App’s Other Features: Tonight’s Best Sky Tour, Point and Go with a mobile device, Identification of Celestial Objects, Remote control over Internet, User defined objects, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE)
• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, Alignment-Free Solar Tracking
• Slewing Speeds: 1.0x, 8.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 800x
• Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking
• Motor: DC Servo Motor
• 45mm Sky-Watcher/Vixen type dovetail saddle
• Interface: SynScan Hand Control Port, Built-in Wi-Fi Module
• Connectivity: ASCOM platform for Windows PC, Mobile planetarium App for iOS and Android (SkySafari Plus/Pro, more are coming).
• Adjustable Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
• Power Requirement: 8 AA Size Batteries (not supplied) or External Power Supply (12V 1A) Tip Positive.

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