Skywatcher N 130/650 Explorer-130PS AZ-5 Telescope

Description

Featuring an AZ-5 heavy-duty mount with precision worm gears, the Skywatcher N 130/650 Explorer-130PS AZ-5 Telescope manual alt-azimuth reflector system delivers 0.89 arcseconds Dawes resolving power. Designed with an f/5.0 focal ratio and a 650mm focal length, this 130mm (5.12 in) aperture telescope reaches magnitude 13.3 for high-stability wide-field deep-sky scanning and open cluster observation.

The Skywatcher N 130/650 Explorer-130PS AZ-5 Telescope incorporates a precision parabolic primary mirror made from low-expansion borosilicate optical glass with 94% reflective aluminum and silicon dioxide (SiO2) coatings. Its 615mm solid metal tube features an integrated 44mm Vixen dovetail bar and a 1.25-inch rack-and-pinion focuser. Mounted on an AZ-5 manual alt-azimuth mount with slow-motion cables on an aluminum tripod, the 3.66 kg OTA ensures smooth, jitter-free visual panning.

Key Features of Skywatcher N 130/650 Explorer-130PS AZ-5 Telescope

Crafted for high-stability manual scanning and wide-field deep-sky exploration, this 130mm Sky-Watcher Explorer-130PS telescope pairs fast parabolic optics with an AZ-5 alt-azimuth mount. Its precision worm gears and dual slow-motion cables deliver smooth, jitter-free framing across extended Milky Way star fields.

• 130mm (5.12 in) clear aperture with 650mm focal length and fast f/5.0 optical speed
• Precision parabolic primary mirror crafted from borosilicate optical glass
• 94% reflective aluminum optical coatings with protective silicon dioxide overcoat
• Small 26% secondary mirror obstruction by diameter (34.5mm minor axis, 6.8% by area)
• 1.25-inch single-speed rack-and-pinion focuser for dependable focus adjustments
• AZ-5 heavy-duty manual single-arm alt-azimuth mount with internal worm gears
• Dual flexible slow-motion control cables for fluid altitude and azimuth panning
• Adjustable aluminum tripod with accessory tray, red dot finder, and eyepieces included

Parabolic Borosilicate Optics & Wide-Field Views

The 130mm parabolic primary mirror gathers ample light across a fast f/5.0 optical path, eliminating spherical aberration on open star clusters and nebulae. Supported by an integrated Vixen dovetail bar, this Sky-Watcher reflector supports visual magnifications from 18.6x up to 260x.

AZ-5 Worm-Gear Mount & Dual Slow-Motion Cables

High-precision manual pointing requires smooth, backlash-free mechanics. The Sky-Watcher Explorer 130PS AZ-5 features an alt-azimuth mount equipped with internal brass worm gear drives and flexible slow-motion cables. Supported by an aluminum tripod, it allows observers to make fine altitude and azimuth adjustments effortlessly when tracking wide-field celestial objects.

• AZ-5 heavy-duty alt-azimuth mount with internal worm gears for smooth micro-tracking
• Dual flexible slow-motion control cables for effortless panning and vertical adjustments
• Included 10mm and 25mm visual eyepieces paired with an easy-to-use red dot finder

Sky-Watcher Explorer AZ-5 Series Warranty

The Skywatcher N 130/650 Explorer-130PS AZ-5 Telescope is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The complete factory package contains the 130mm parabolic Newtonian OTA, AZ-5 single-arm mount head, aluminum tripod with accessory tray, slow-motion cables, red dot finder, and 10mm and 25mm eyepieces.