There is no doubt that the SkyWatcher 130/900 Newtonian telescope is an ideal choice even for those who can spend no more on an astronomical instrument than the price of a department-store telescope. The manufacturer has struck a smart balance between quality and size: its 130 mm primary mirror is large and of sufficient quality to reveal the brightest galaxies, star clusters, and surface details on the planets and the Moon.
The package includes 10 mm and 25 mm Super Barium eyepieces, providing magnifications of 36x and 90x. The supplied 2x Barlow lens doubles these, offering additional magnifications of 72x and 180x. The product is supplied with a 6x24 finder scope, or a 6x30 finder scope in the Deluxe version. The latter makes navigating among the stars significantly easier, helping you locate faint star clusters more easily.
EQ-2 mount: simple yet excellent
The EQ-2 mount features slow-motion controls, allowing you to track the sky smoothly and easily by hand. The optional EQ-2 motor drive makes this even easier by automatically keeping your selected target within the telescope's field of view. The eyepiece tray provides space for numerous accessories—even your observing tea. The extendable aluminium tripod legs can be adjusted to suit your height.
