Celestron Astromaster 130EQMD MOTOR DRIVE Telescope

For beginners who want a classic Newtonian reflector with guided tracking, the Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ-MD brings together a 130mm aperture, 650mm focal length and a manual German equatorial mount with motor drive. This telescope is built for both terrestrial and astronomical viewing, with erect image optics and automatic tracking that follows celestial objects as they move across the night sky.

Its reflector optical design delivers bright, clear views of the Moon and planets, while the CG-3 equatorial mount uses setting circles to help locate and track objects with greater precision. A rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1. 25 steel tube legs provides a stable platform, and the quick-release dovetail attachment supports fast, no-tool setup. Celestron includes two eyepieces, a permanently mounted StarPointer finderscope and planetarium software, making this a well-rounded option for those starting out in observational astronomy.

Key features

• Newtonian reflector telescope
• 130mm aperture
• 650mm focal length
• f/5 focal ratio
• Manual German equatorial mount with motor drive for automatic tracking
• Erect image optics for terrestrial and astronomical viewing
• All coated glass optics
• Rugged pre-assembled tripod with 1. 25 steel tube legs
• 2-year warranty
• Model number: 31051-CGL

Specifications

Optics

• Optical design: Newtonian reflector
• Aperture: 130mm
• Focal length: 650mm
• Focal ratio: f/5
• Optical coatings: Aluminium
• Eyepiece 1: 20mm
• Magnification 1: 32. 5x
• Eyepiece 2: 10mm
• Magnification 2: 65x

Mount

• Mount type: Manual German equatorial
• Mount: CG-3 equatorial
• Setting circles for locating and tracking sky objects

Build

• Weight: 16. 78kg
• Skill level: Beginner

In the box

• 20mm eyepiece
• 10mm eyepiece
• Permanently mounted StarPointer finderscope
• Pre-assembled tripod
• Deluxe accessory tray
• Starry Night Basic software

Rackhams Reference : 87DRUC55JL