Optimised for visual and prime focus astro-photography.

The new Sky-Watcher EXPLORER-130PDS Newtonian Reflector incorporates the same superb mirror-set as the Explorer-130P Black Diamond Series, but with two significant advantages. A Dual-Speed 10:1 ratio focuser is now included for excellent focusing precision. Also the tube length has been slightly shortened to optimise performance for prime-focus photography.

Specification:

• Magnification (with eyepiece supplied) x23

• Highest Practical Power (Potential) x260

• Diameter of Primary Mirror 130mm

• Telescope Focal Length 650mm (f/5)

• Eyepiece Supplied 28mm (2"/50.8mm)

• 6x30 Finderscope

• Parabolic Primary Mirror

• 2" (50.8mm) Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser

• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports

• Complete with tube rings and dovetail bar

• 30% more Light-Gathering than 114mm

  Voted best beginners telescope by Sky & Telescope Magazine and Highly Commended by Sky at Night..