AstroMaster 130EQ – General Features
- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- Permanently mounted StarPointer
- Erect effigy optics – Ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
- Quick release dovetail attachment – no tool setup
- German Equatorial mount with Setting circles – to accurately locate and track sky objects
- Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1.25″ steel tube legs – Provides a rigid and stable platform
- All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
- Deluxe accessory tray for commodious storage of accessories
- “The Sky” Level 1 planetarium software with 10,000 object database and intensified images
Details
If you’re looking for a dual-purpose telescope suitable for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, then the AstroMaster Series is for you. Each AstroMaster model is competent of giving rectify views of land and sky.
The AstroMaster Series formulate bright, clear images of the Moon and planets. It is easy to see the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn with each one of these fine instruments. For views of the more brilliant deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae, we commend the more prominent aperture and light gathering capacity of the Newtonian reflectors.
Specs
- 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: 33 x
- Eyepiece 2: 10 mm (0.39 in)
- Magnification 2: 65 x
- Mount: CG-3 Equatorial
- Optical Coatings: Aluminum
- Weight: 28 lb (12.7 kg)
- Finderscope: Built-on StarPointer
- Tube Attachment: Dovetail Bar
- Star Diagonal:
- Tripod: 1.25″ steel tube legs
- CD ROM: The Sky L1
- Highest Useful Magnification: 307 x
- Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.1
- Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.07 arcsec
- Resolution (Dawes): 0.89 arcsec
- Light Gathering Power: 345 x
- Angular Field of View: 1.5 °
- Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): 79 ft (24.08 m)
- Optical Tube Length: 24 in (609.6 mm)
2-year Telescope Warranty
CELESTRON TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
A. Celestron warrants your telescope to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years. Celestron will repair or replace such product or part thereof which, upon inspection by Celestron, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the obligation of Celestron to fix or replace such product, the product ought to be returned to Celestron together with proof-of-purchase adequate for the purpose to Celestron.
B. The Proper Return Authorization Number will have to be received from Celestron in advance of return. Call Celestron at (310) 328-9560 to receive the number to be displayed on the outside of your shipping container.
All returns ought to be accompanied by a written statement setting forth the name, address, and daytime telephone number of the owner, together with a brief description of any claimed defects. Parts or product for which substitute is made shall become the property of Celestron.
The client shall be responsible for all costs of transportation and insurance, both to and from the factory of Celestron, and shall be required to prepay such costs.
Celestron shall use reasonable attempts to fix or replace any telescope covered by this warranty within thirty days of receipt. In the event fix or substitute shall require more than thirty days, Celestron shall notify the client accordingly. Celestron reserves the right to replace any product which has been discontinued from it is product line with a new product of comparable value and function.
This warranty shall be void and of no strength of effect in the event a covered product has been modified in design or function, or subjected to abuse, misuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair. Further, product malfunction or deterioration due to normal wear is not covered by this warranty.
CELESTRON DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF CELESTRON UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COVERED PRODUCT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN. CELESTRON EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LOST PROFITS, GENERAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY CELESTRON PRODUCT. ANY WARRANTIES WHICH ARE IMPLIED AND WHICH CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A TERM OF TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE.
Some states do not grant the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Celestron reserves the right to change or discontinue, without prior observe to you, any model or style telescope.
If warranty difficulties arise, or if you need assistance in using your telescope contact:
Celestron
Customer Service Department
2835 Columbia Street
Torrance, CA 90503
Tel. (310) 328-9560
Fax. (310) 212-5835
Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM PST
NOTE: This warranty is valid to U.S.A. and Canadian clients who have purchased this product from an authorized Celestron dealer in the U.S.A. or Canada. Warranty outside the U.S.A. and Canada is valid only to clients who purchased from a Celestron’s International Distributor or Authorized Celestron Dealer in the specific country. Please contact them for any warranty service.
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