Sky-Watcher StarQuest DX130P - 5″ Parabolic Newton Reflector

Sky-Watcher StarQuest DX130P: parabolic on a lightweight EQ

The Sky-Watcher StarQuest DX130P features a parabolic 130/650 mm Newtonian (f/5) telescope mounted on the lightweight StarQuest equatorial mount: 30%—it gathers more light than a 114 mm model, keeps stars as points of light, and allows for tracking with fine-tuning. A complete, portable starter kit with high-quality optics.

What do you see through the DX130P?

Sharp lunar craters, Jupiter's moons and belts, Saturn's rings and, under a dark sky, the famous deep-sky highlights. The parabolic mirror makes the difference compared to cheaper spherical mirror entry-level models: sharp stars far into the field of view.

StarQuest: equatorial in lightweight form

The StarQuest mount is a stripped-down EQ: light enough to set outside in one go, with the slow-motion control to track objects at high magnification. Ideal for learning the equatorial principle without heavy equipment.

This is how to get the most out of this telescope

• Align roughly on the North Star: Roughly north and the correct pole height are enough to track comfortably.
• Check collimation after transport (f/5); see our guide to collimation.
• Magnification: the 10 mm eyepiece yields 65x; a 6 mm planetary eyepiece (108x) gets more out of planets.

For whom yes and for whom no

Hello the beginner looking for a lightweight, complete equatorial set with parabolic optics.

Not If you want photo results without mounting, guiding, and post-processing, then the smart telescopes the shorter route; ours Telescope Buying Guide for Beginners explain the trade-off.

Featured accessories

These accessories add the most after purchase:

• Moon Filter 25%: for visual moon phases dims the Omegon Moon Filter 25% (1.25 inches) the bright light. More explanation in our Moon filter guide.
• A 6mm planetary eyepiece: the Sky-Watcher 6mm Planetary UWA Eyepiece gives 108x for visual evenings. If you want to go a step higher, there is also the 5 mm version (130x).
• Smartphone adapter: clip your phone onto the eyepiece for your first moon photos. The Sky-Watcher SmartPhoto+ adapter comes with a special 20 mm photo eyepiece.
• Cheshire eyepiece the Sky-Watcher Cheshire Eyepiece makes the critical f/4 collimation accurate and repeatable.
• Carrier bag The 130/900 telescope fits this compact tube. Check out the carrier bags.

Technical specifications

Included in the box

• Sky-Watcher StarQuest DX130P optical tube
• StarQuest equatorial mount with tripod and counterweight
• Included eyepieces and finder (see specifications)
• Free: Stargazer's Handbook by Telescoop.nl (16 pages, Dutch language)

Free Stargazers' Handbook

Every Sky-Watcher telescope from Telescoop.nl comes with our own Stargazer’s Handbook in the box. It’s a 16-page booklet that helps you get started on your first few nights: how to align the finder scope, what magnification to start with, why the image sometimes wobbles, and when a telescope does or doesn’t need to be collimated. It’s not a thick book—just the essentials you really need when you’re starting out.

Honest advice from observers

We sell and use the Sky-Watcher line ourselves. In our Sky-Watcher brand guide We'll explain which series are strong and which you'd rather skip. View the full range on our Sky-Watcher brand page. Unsure about mounting or a corrector? Call or email us: we're happy to help with photo setups. Ordered before 11:59 PM is delivered quickly, in the Netherlands and Belgium.