If you are looking for the ultimate automated GOTO telescope, this is it!

The Celestron Skyprodigy 130 is a tried-and-trusted 130mm (5") Newtonian reflector telescope on what is arguably the easiest GOTO mount available. Simply turn it on, the Skyprodigy mount will look up and self-align in only 3 minutes! An excellent choice for automated back-garden astronomy.

Combines electronic motors, an intelligent on-board computer, a digital camera and StarSense™ technology to create an automatic, instant alignment telescope that requires no input from the user. Simply turn it on, push a button and enjoy the view - it really is that simple!

The automatic alignment process takes only a few minutes, then you will be ready to select from thousands of objects to view. Not sure what to look at? Select the Sky Tour option; this feature offers a customised list of the best objects in the sky to view for your exact time and location anywhere in the world!

SkyProdigy 130 - general features

Fully automatic alignment procedure

Fully computerised altazimuth mount

Quick-release fork arm mount and Newtonian optical tube for easy, quick no-tool setup

Sturdy stainless steel tripod and accessory tray

CD-ROM “The SkyX” astronomy software to teach you about the night sky

Battery pack providing over 30 hours of power

SkyProdigy 130 - telescope features

130mm (5") aperture

f5 parabolioc Newtonian primary mirror

Silicon-dioxide mirror coatings for longevity

SkyProdigy 130 - mount features

Proven computer control technology

Database allows telescope to automatically locate over 4,000 celestial objects

Proprietary StarSense technology provides a completely automatic alignment process with no user intervention required

Flash-upgradeable hand control software for downloading product updates online

Specifications

Optical design: Newtonian reflector

Weight: 8.6kg

Aperture: 130mm (5.12")

Focal length: 650 mm

Focal ratio: 5

Finderscope: StarPointer

Mount: Fully automotic motorized altazimuth with GOTO

Eyepiece 1: 25 mm, magnification 26 x

Eyepiece 2: 9 mm, Magnification 72 x

Accessory Tray: no-tool, quick-release

Tripod: Steel

CD ROM: The SkyX astronomy software

Computer hand control: fully computerised, flash-upgradeable

Slew speeds: nine slew speeds: 3°/sec, 2°/sec, 1°/sec, .5°/sec, 32x, 16x, 8x, 4x, 2x

Tracking rates: sidereal, solar and lunar

Tracking modes: alt-az alignment procedures: StarSense automatic alignment, solar system align