Skywatcher N 130/900 Explorer EQ-2 with Motor Drive Telescope

Description

Featuring an included battery-powered right-ascension motor drive for hands-free tracking, the Skywatcher N 130/900 Explorer EQ-2 with Motor Drive Telescope equatorial reflector delivers 0.89 arcseconds Dawes resolving power. Built with an f/6.9 focal ratio, this 130mm (5.12 in) aperture telescope features a 900mm focal length, reaching magnitude 13.3 for lunar observation and planetary webcam imaging.

The Skywatcher N 130/900 Explorer EQ-2 with Motor Drive Telescope utilizes a spherical borosilicate optical glass primary mirror coated with 94% reflective aluminum and silicon dioxide (SiO2). Its 840mm solid metal tube features an internal light path, a 24% secondary obstruction, and a 1.25-inch rack-and-pinion focuser. Mounted on an EQ-2 German equatorial mount with an automated RA motor drive on an aluminum tripod, the 4.20 kg OTA ensures continuous sidereal tracking.

Key Features of Skywatcher N 130/900 Explorer EQ-2 with Motor Drive Telescope

Engineered for hands-free sidereal tracking, planetary webcam capture, and high-power double star watching, this 130mm Sky-Watcher Explorer reflector pairs an f/6.9 optical tube with a motorized EQ-2 mount. Its battery-powered RA motor drive compensates automatically for Earth’s rotation during extended observing sessions.

• 130mm (5.12 in) clear aperture with 900mm focal length and balanced f/6.9 optical speed
• Spherical primary mirror crafted from low-expansion borosilicate optical glass
• 94% reflective aluminum optical coatings with protective silicon dioxide overcoat
• Small 24% secondary mirror obstruction by diameter (31mm minor axis, 5.8% by area)
• Battery-powered right-ascension motor drive with handheld controller for hands-free tracking
• EQ-2 German equatorial mount with counterbalance weight and aluminum tripod
• 1.25-inch single-speed rack-and-pinion focuser for smooth optical focusing
• 5×24 optical finderscope, 2x Barlow lens, and Super 25mm and 10mm eyepieces included

Long-Focus Newtonian Optics & Low Diffraction Obstruction

The elongated 900mm focal length naturally stabilizes the optical path, limiting secondary mirror obstruction to just 24% by diameter for high planetary contrast. Supported by a 1.25-inch focuser, this Sky-Watcher reflector supports visual magnifications from 18.6x up to 260x.

Motorized RA Equatorial Tracking & Hands-Free Viewing

High-power planetary observation and lunar webcam imaging require steady hands-free tracking. The Sky-Watcher Explorer 130 EQ-2 includes an electric motor drive that attaches to the right-ascension axis, automatically matching sidereal rotation. Supported by an adjustable aluminum tripod, it holds objects centered in the eyepiece field without manual intervention.

• Battery-powered RA motor drive system for continuous hands-free celestial tracking
• Adjustable motor speed controller allowing fine-tuning of tracking velocity
• Included 2x Barlow lens doubling visual magnification across both included eyepieces

Sky-Watcher Motorized Tracking Series Warranty

The Skywatcher N 130/900 Explorer EQ-2 with Motor Drive Telescope is backed by a 2-year limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. The factory package contains the 130mm Newtonian OTA, EQ-2 mount head, RA motor drive with controller, aluminum tripod with tray, counterweights, 5×24 finderscope, eyepieces, and a 2x Barlow lens.