Sky Watcher Explorer -130P AZ-Go2 Wi-Fi Parabolic Newtonian Telescope - 10193

Sky Watcher Explorer -130P AZ-Go2 Wi-Fi Parabolic Newtonian Telescope - 10193

The highly portable Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-130P (AZ-Go2), has been designed to be controlled wirelessly with your Smartphone or Tablet, using the free SynScan App for iOS or Android. The AZ-Go2 mounting, with its built-in WiFi module, creates its very own Wi-Fi network, so the mount can be used anywhere, without any reliance on other WiFi or mobile networks.

After entering your coordinates into the App and following a simple alignment procedure, you are ready to explore the universe using the App’s intuitive touchscreen menu. The AZ-Go2 and SynScan App provides full computerised GO-TO control, allowing the telescope to be automatically slewed to any one of the objects in the App’s extensive database of 10,000+ celestial objects. With an extremely useful 130mm of light gathering aperture and a superb parabolic primary mirror, the EXPLORER-130P is a highly capable all-rounder for the observation of the Moon, bright planets, nebulae, galaxies and star clusters.

• 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
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• AZ-Go2 WiFi Go-To Alt-Azimuth Mount
• 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)
• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, Alignment-Free Solar Tracking
• Slewing Speeds: 1.0x, 8.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 800x
• Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking
• Motor: DC Servo Motor
• 45mm Sky-Watcher/Vixen type dovetail saddle
• Interface: SynScan Hand Control Port, Built-in Wi-Fi Module
• Connectivity: ASCOM platform for Windows PC, Mobile planetarium App for iOS and Android ( SkySafari Plus/Pro, more are coming).
• Adjustable Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
• Power Requirement: 8 AA Size Batteries (not supplied) or External Power Supply (12V 1A) Tip Positive.