{"id":30989,"date":"2025-10-13T12:26:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T10:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=30989"},"modified":"2026-10-13T11:06:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T09:06:43","slug":"sky-watcher-explorer-130p-az-go2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-explorer-130p-az-go2\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Explorer-130P AZ-Go2 - 130mm Newton Reflector"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Sky-Watcher Telescope N 130\/650 Explorer-130P AZ-Go2<\/strong> combines powerful optics with modern technology. Thanks to the integrated Wi-Fi and GoTo control, you can easily operate the telescope via your smartphone or tablet. The free SynScan app<\/strong> (for iOS and Android) allows you to automatically use more than 10,000 celestial objects<\/strong> to find and track - without complicated settings or astronomical knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a opening of 130 mm<\/strong> and a focal length of 650 mm<\/strong> this Newton reflector already offers serious performance. Compared to a 114 mm telescope, it captures over 30% more light, making deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula (M42), the Andromeda Nebula (M31) and open star clusters like the Pleiades brightly visible. The Moon and planets also come alive: you can clearly see Saturn's rings, Jupiter's moons and sharp crater details on the Moon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The f\/5 aperture ratio<\/strong> makes this telescope versatile - suitable for wide-angle observations and detail studies. The parabolic primary mirror delivers sharp images with minimal distortion, while the short tube (only 65 cm) ensures stability and portability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AZ-Go2 mount<\/strong> uses quiet servo motors to automatically track sky rotation. The single-arm, lightweight construction with curved arm prevents the telescope from hitting the mount when aiming toward the zenith. Thanks to the Vixen-Style dovetail<\/strong> you can easily detach the tube or mount other instruments. The sturdy stainless steel tripod<\/strong> with accessory holder provides a stable base and is height adjustable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Power is possible via batteries or an external 12V power source. All necessary accessories are included - so you can get started right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As with any telescope from Telescoop.nl, you get extra support with installation and use, plus the 80-page beginner's manual \u201cTelescope ABC.\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application:<\/strong>
The Sky-Watcher N 130\/650 Explorer-130P AZ-Go2 is an excellent choice for beginners who want automatic operation without technical barriers.
You can with it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Exploring the Moon in detail (craters, terminator, shadows)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Viewing Saturn's rings and Jupiter's moons<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Discovering deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Nebula<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Having the sky tracked automatically via smartphone or tablet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Astrophotography is limited with this setup (e.g., lunar photos with smartphone adapter), but visually this telescope offers impressive performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Specifications:<\/strong>
    Optics
    Type: Reflector (Newton)
    Opening: 130 mm
    Focal length: 650 mm
    Aperture ratio: f\/5
    Resolution: 1.06\u2033
    Boundary magnitude: 12.4
    Light output: 340\u00d7
    Max. useful magnification: 260\u00d7
    Tube weight: 3 kg
    Main mirror: parabolic, adjustable
    Ocular connection: 2\u2033 (with 1.25\u2033 adapter)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Mount
    Type: azimuthal
    Model:AZ-Go2
    Design: single-arm
    GoTo control: yes (SynScan, database >10,000 objects)
    Motors: servo motors with automatic tracking
    WLAN: yes (Wi-Fi integrated)
    GPS: via smartphone
    Power supply: 12 V \/ 1 A
    Carrying capacity: 5 kg
    Saddle: Vixen-Style<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tripod
    Material: stainless steel
    Accessory holder: yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Accessories<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Eyepieces 25 mm and 10 mm (1.25\u2033)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Red dot finder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Steel tripod with accessory tray<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Beginner's Guide Telescope ABC<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      General
      Series: AZ-Go2
      Total weight: about 10 kg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Application:<\/strong>
      Moon & planets: yes
      Nebulae & galaxies: yes
      Nature observation: no
      Sun: no (only with suitable sun filters)
      Recommended for: beginners<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Free Stargazers' Handbook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Every Sky-Watcher telescope from Telescoop.nl comes with our own Stargazer\u2019s Handbook in the box. It\u2019s 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\u2019t need to be collimated. It\u2019s not a thick book\u2014just the essentials you really need when you\u2019re starting out.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Sky-Watcher Telescope N 130\/650 Explorer-130P AZ-Go2 comes with 10 mm and 25 mm eyepiece, red dot viewfinder and stainless steel tripod - smart GoTo telescope with smartphone control and automatic tracking.<\/p>\n

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      \u00a0 You will receive our Stargazer's Handbook for free: 16 pages of practical explanations for your first nights with the telescope.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":30991,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[542],"product_cat":[51,3165,2972],"product_tag":[3352,3353],"class_list":["post-30989","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-sky-watcher","product_cat-telescopen","product_cat-goto-reflectors","product_cat-reflector-telescopen","product_tag-sterrenkijker","product_tag-sterrenkijkers","first","onbackorder","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"onbackorder","bundle_stock_quantity":0,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[90424,31124,24771,90422],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":112452,"url":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/tweedehands-sky-watcher-heritage-130p-flextube\/","url_meta":{"origin":30989,"position":0},"title":"Second-hand Sky-Watcher Heritage-130P FlexTube","author":"Info telescoop","date":"30-09-2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The used Sky-Watcher Heritage-130P FlexTube is a tabletop Dobson telescope with a 130 mm parabolic mirror and a retractable tube, inspected in our own workshop. 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