Celestron AstroMaster 130/650 Newton EQ

The brightest AstroMaster: deep sky within reach

The Celestron AstroMaster 130 EQ is the most powerful telescope in the AstroMaster line. The 130mm mirror gathers 345 times more light than the naked eye: in addition to sharp Moon and planet work, nebulae and star clusters are seriously within reach. The short focal length of 650mm (f/5) provides a wide field of view, ideal for the Orion Nebula, the Pleiades, and vast star fields.

CG-2 assembly with slow motion

After a one-time alignment, you can track each object with a single rotational movement on the flexible rod. The 20mm and 10mm eyepieces provide 33x and 65x magnification respectively; a realistic usable magnification of up to approximately 260x is achievable with an additional eyepiece or Barlow lens. The LED finder makes coarse alignment easy.

For whom yes, for whom no

For: the beginner who wants to explore both planets and the first deep-sky objects with a single purchase, on a classic equatorial mount. Not for: those who want automatic tracking; choose the EQ-MD version with a tracking motor or a computer-controlled NexStar instead.

What's in the box?

• Optical tube 130/650 Newton
• CG-2 equatorial mount with slow motion
• Aluminum tripod with accessory tray
• 20 mm and 10 mm eyepieces (1.25 inch)
• LED viewfinder

Recommended accessory

• A moon filter (1.25 inch) The bright moonlight is reflected by this highly reflective mirror.

Still unsure about the right model? Our Buyer's guide for beginners and the telescope selection aid help you step by step. Also check out all the reflector telescopes or the full range on the Celestron brand page. You can read more background information about the brand in the Celestron brand guide.