Sky-Watcher Explorer-130PS AZ-Gti Wi-Fi Go-To Parabolic Newtonian Telescope
The Sky-Watcher Explorer-130PS AZ-Gti Wi-Fi Go-To Parabolic Newtonian Telescope has been designed to be controlled wirelessly with your Smartphone or Tablet, using the free SynScan App for iOS or Android. The AZ-GTi mounting, with its built-in WiFi module, creates it's very own Wi-Fi network, so the mount can be used anywhere, without any reliance on other WiFi or mobile networks. More
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Learn moreThe Sky-Watcher Explorer-130PS AZ-Gti Wi-Fi Go-To Parabolic Newtonian Telescope has been designed to be controlled wirelessly with your Smartphone or Tablet, using the free SynScan App for iOS or Android. The AZ-GTi mounting, with its built-in WiFi module, creates it's very own Wi-Fi network, so the mount can be used anywhere, without any reliance on other WiFi or mobile networks.
Key Specs: Sky-Watcher Explorer-130PS AZ-Gti Wi-Fi Go-To Parabolic Newtonian Telescope
- Magnifications (with optics supplied): x26 & x65
- Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260
- Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mm
- Telescope Focal Length: 650mm (f/5)
- Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
- Red Dot Finder
- AZ-GTi WiFi Go-To Alt-Azimuth Mount (3/8" screw thread)
- Controller: Free SynScan App for iOS and Android 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)
- Pointing Accuracy: Up to 10 arc-minute (RMS)
- Resolution: 2073600 Counts/Rev., 0.625 arc-second
- Resolution of Aux. R.A./Dec. Axis Encoders: 1068 Counts/Rev., approx. 20 arc-minutes
- Freedom-Find™ Dual-Encoder Technology
- Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, Alignment-Free Solar Tracking
- Slewing Speeds: 0.5X, 1.0x, 8.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 800x
- Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking
- Motor: DC Servo Motor, Gear Ratio 6480
- 45mm Sky-Watcher/Vixen type dovetail saddle
- Interface: SynScan Hand Control Port, DSLR Shutter Release Port (optional cables available separately), Built-in Wi-Fi Module
- Connectivity: ASCOM platform for Windows PC, Mobile planetarium App for iOS and Android ( SkySafari Plus/Pro, more are coming)
- Network Protocol: UDP, Port 11880
- Adjustable Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
- Height of Tripod/Mount (excl. OTA): 80.5cm - 152cm
- Total Weight with Tripod: 6.65kg
- Power Requirement: 8 AA Size Batteries (not supplied) or External Power Supply (DC 7.5~14V, 0.75A) Tip Positive
- Sky-Watcher 7Ah or 17Ah Power Tank Recommended
Product Specification
| Diagonal | None Supplied |
| Diameter [mm] | 130.0 |
| Eyepiece 1 | 10 mm |
| Eyepiece 2 | 25 mm |
| Finderscope | Red-Dot Finder |
| Focal Length [mm] | 650 |
| Focal Ratio [f|] | 5.00 |
| Highest Practical Magnification [x] | 260 |
| Magnification With Eyepieces Supplied [x] | 26, 65 |
| Mount Type | Computerised GO-TO Altazimuth |
| Optical Design | Parabolic Newtonian Reflector |
| Power Source | AA Batteries, Skywatcher Power Tank (neither supplied), or other 12v DC 1 Amp Power Supply (Tip Positive) |
| Tripod | Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray |
| Manufacturers Link | Sky-Watcher |