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Sky-Watcher Explorer 130P AZ Go-2 WiFi Parabolic Newtonian Telescope
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The Sky-Watcher Explorer 130P AZ Go-2 WiFi Parabolic Newtonian Telescope lets you explore 1000's of celestial objects easily with wireless control from your phone or tablet and creates its own network for use anywhere.
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- Really portable all-rounder telescope for engaging observation of the Moon, bright planets, nebulae, galaxies and star clusters
- Features its own built-in WiFi module, which creates a Wi-Fi network, allowing the mount to be used virtually anywhere
- Combine with free SynScan App for iOS or Android to wirelessly control the telescope and harness the Go-To system
- Access an extensive database of 10,000+ celestial objects in the App with Go-To control for more simple viewing
- Great starter Parabolic Newtonian Telescope, which comes with 10mm and 25mm eyepieces included
Sky-Watcher Explorer 130P AZ Go-2 WiFi Parabolic Newtonian Telescope Summary
With a useful 130mm of light gathering aperture and superb parabolic primary mirror, the Sky-Watcher Explorer 130P AZ Go-2 WiFi Parabolic Newtonian Telescope is a highly capable all-rounder for astronomy.
The telescope features a built-in WiFi module, which creates it’s very own Wi-Fi network, allowing the mount to be used virtually anywhere, without reliance on other WiFi or mobile networks. Once you’ve entered your coordinates into the SynScan App for iOS or Android and followed a simple alignment procedure, the Sky-Watcher Explorer 130P can be wirelessly controlled from your smartphone or tablet. This provides fully computerised Go-To control, enabling the telescope to be automatically slewed to observe the Moon, bright planets, nebulae, galaxies and star clusters, from the App’s immense database of 10,000+ celestial objects.
Key Sky-Watcher Explorer 130P Features
- Wireless control from your Smartphone or Tablet via free SynScan App
- Extremely portable telescope with own WiFi network for use from virtually anywhere
- Automatic slewing with Go-To control to view 10,000+ celestial objects
- 130mm aperture and a superb parabolic primary mirror
- Great all-rounder for observation of the Moon, bright planets, nebulae, galaxies and star clusters
- From our popular range of Sky-Watcher WiFi enabled telescopes
- Recommended batteries: Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA (4 Pack) (two packs required)
- Add the optional Sky-Watcher SmartPhoto+ Smartphone Camera Adaptor to take astro photos and videos
The BBC Sky At Night Magazine had this to say about the Sky-Watcher Explorer 130P telescope:
“With the mount carefully aligned, we went off in search of deep-sky objects selected from the Synscan app’s extensive database. The Go-To system easily located a range of objects, placing each one within the field of view of the 25mm eyepiece….We couldn’t resist observing the prominent planets Jupiter and Saturn, easily discerning Jupiter’s bands and Saturn’s rings, as well as several of their attendant pinprick moons…. The Sky-Watcher Explorer-130P AZ-Go2 ticks a lot of boxes, especially for beginners, as it is lightweight and easy to set up, with the bonus of Go-To functionality. The free Synscan App is very intuitive and might appear in particular to younger users who are used to doing everything on their smartphones.”
Getting started in astro
If you’re just starting out with astronomy and interested in learning about astrophotography, our blog is packed with tips and tricks including which equipment to consider and much more:
- Getting Started With Astrophotography
- The Best Astronomy Tools And Photography Gear
- How To Photograph The Supermoon
- Astronomy Gear For Jupiter And Saturn
- How To Capture The Lunar Eclipse
Sky-Watcher Explorer 130P AZ Go-2 WiFi Parabolic Newtonian Telescope Specifications
- Magnifications (with optics supplied): x26 and x65
- Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260
- Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mm
- Telescope Focal Length: 650mm (f/5)
- Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm and 25mm
- Red Dot Finder
- Parabolic Primary Mirror
- AZ-Go2 WiFi Go-To Alt-Azimuth Mount
- Controller: Free SynScan App for iOS and Android mobile device or Synscan Hand Controller (available separately)
- SynScan App Database: Total 10,000+ Objects. Deep Sky Objects: 10759, including Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell Catalogues, Named DSOs, Named Stars: 305, Double Stars: 55, Solar system objects: 7 planets, Sun , Moon. (Unlimited objects when working with a 3rd party planetarium software).
- SynScan App Alignment Method: Brightest Star Alignment, North-Level Alignment
- SynScan App's Other Features: Tonight's Best Sky Tour, Point and Go with a mobile device, Identification of Celestial Objects, Remote control over Internet, User defined objects, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE)
- Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, Alignment-Free Solar Tracking
- Slewing Speeds: 1.0x, 8.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 800x
- Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking
- Motor: DC Servo Motor
- 45mm Sky-Watcher/Vixen type dovetail saddle
- Interface: SynScan Hand Control Port, Built-in Wi-Fi Module
- Connectivity: ASCOM platform for Windows PC, Mobile planetarium App for iOS and Android (SkySafari Plus/Pro, more are coming).
- Adjustable Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
- Power Requirement: 8 AA Size Batteries (not supplied) or External Power Supply (12V 1A) Tip Positive.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
