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Expanded Specifications Celestron Astro FI 130mm Newtonian Telescope
OPTICAL TUBE INFO:
Optical Design:
Newtonian Reflector
Aperture:
130mm (5.19")
Focal Length:
650mm (25.59")
Focal Ratio:
f/5
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1:
25mm (.98")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1:
26x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2:
10mm (.39")
Magnification of Eyepiece 2:
65x
Finderscope:
StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
Star Diagonal:
None
Optical Tube:
Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification:
307x
Lowest Useful Magnification:
19x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude:
13.1
Resolution (Rayleigh):
1.07 arc seconds arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes):
.89 arc seconds arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):
345x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction:
38mm (1.5")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter:
29%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area:
9%
Optical Coatings:
Aluminium with SiO2
Optical Tube Length:
635mm (25")
Optical Tube Diameter:
162mm (6.37")
Optical Tube Weight:
8 lbs (3.6 kg)
Dovetail
CG-5 Dovetail bar
Mount Type:
Computerized Altitude-Azimuth Single Fork Arm
Instrument load capacity:
8 lbs (3.6 kg)
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):
863.6mm - 1371.6mm (34" - 54")
Tripod leg diameter:
31.75mm (1.25") aluminium
Mount Head Weight:
5 lbs (2.3 kg)
Accessory Tray:
Yes. Includes rubberized smartphone or tablet holder
Tripod Weight:
5 lbs (2.3 kg)
Slew Speeds:
Up to 3° second
Tracking Rates:
Sidereal, Solar, and Lunar
Tracking Modes:
Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South
GPS:
N/A
Dovetail Compatibility:
CG-5 dovetail
Number of Auxiliary Ports:
2x AUX Port for optional accessories
Autoguide Port:
No
USB Port:
No (only with optional Nexstar+ remote)
Power Requirements:
12V DC, 1A (Tip positive)
Motor Drive:
DC servo motor
Alignment Procedures:
SkyAlign, 3-Star Align, Solar System Align
Periodic Error Correction:
No
Computerized Hand Control:
Hand control not included (optional)
NexStar+ Database:
Optional Nexstar+ hand remote provides over 40,000 objects in the computer's database
Software:
Celestron Starry Night Special Edition Software and SkyPortal App. Each provide over 100,00 objects in their database
Total Kit Weight:
18 lbs (8.16 kg)
Included Items:
Optical tube Mount and tripod Accessory tray 2x eyepieces StarPointer™ red dot finderscope Battery pouch
Solar Warning
Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.
Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.
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