


Sky-Watcher Explorer-130PDS Parabolic Dual-Speed Newtonian Reflector OTA
Sky-Watcher Explorer-130PDS 130mm (5") f/650 Parabolic Dual-Speed Newtonian Reflector, Optical Tube Assembly. The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-130PDS range of Newtonian Reflectors incorporate the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-130P Black Diamond Series, but with two significant advantages. A Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus phot More
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Sky-Watcher Explorer-130PDS 130mm (5") f/650 Parabolic Dual-Speed Newtonian Reflector, Optical Tube Assembly. The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-130PDS range of Newtonian Reflectors incorporate the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-130P Black Diamond Series, but with two significant advantages. A Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus photography.Even better performance for astro-photography and visual use can be achieved when used in combination with Sky-Watcher's Newtonian coma corrector (Product Code 20233). Please note this is an Optical Tube Assembly only, mount and tripod are available separately.
Sky-Watcher Explorer-130PDS Features:
- Magnification (with eyepiece supplied) x23
- Highest Practical Power (Potential) x260
- Diameter of Primary Mirror 130mm
- Telescope Focal Length 650mm (f/5)
- Eyepiece Supplied 28mm (1.25"/31.7mm)
- 6x30 Finderscope
- Parabolic Primary Mirror
- 2" (50.8mm) Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser
- 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
- 33% more Light-Gathering than 130mm
Product Specification
Eyepiece 1 | 28 mm |
Focal Length [mm] | 650 |
Included Accessories | 25 mm eyepiece, 6x30 Finderscope, Tube Rings, Mounting Bar |
Magnification With Eyepieces Supplied [x] | 23 |
Mount Type | Optical Tube Assembly Only |
Optical Design | Parabolic Newtonian |
Tripod Weight [kg] | 3.7 |