Reflector telescope Skywatcher 130/650 AZ-Go2 WIFI

Reflector telescope Skywatcher 130/650 AZ-Go2 WIFI

The newton telescope Skywatcher 130/650 AZ-Go2 Explorer 130P is the ideal telescope to get started in astronomy with a very easy to use telescope. Being WIFI, with a simple APP on your tablet or mobile you will be able to align and control the telescope. In addition, thanks to its parabolic mirror optics you will have a telescope free of chromatic aberrations and very good definition. Therefore, it is an equipment that will provide excellent images of the Moon and planets with contrast and image sharpness and if we take it to a dark location, with its luminosity it will also allow us to see deep sky objects (open and closed clusters, galaxies and nebulae).

This telescope is distributed exclusively for Spain and Portugal by Telescopiomania. Take advantage of this opportunity offered by this collaboration between Skywatcher and Telescopiomania to get a high quality telescope at one of the lowest prices you can get in the market!

Description of the telescope Skywatcher 130/650 AZ-Go2 Explorer 130P:

The Skywatcher 130/650 AZ-Go2 Explorer 130P telescope is a good starting point for new amateur astronomers. With 30% more light gathering capacity than a 114 mm telescope, beginning amateur astronomers can observe even more fascinating celestial objects. The high-performance optics of 130 mm aperture and 650 mm focal length make it possible to observe many nebulae and other deep sky objects. With a focal ratio of f5, the telescope is also ideal for wide-field observation. It is also worthwhile to look for open clusters of breathtaking beauty. Its short length and low weight make the telescope very stable, even in small mounts, as vibrations are very quickly damped. The exterior design can also be considered a real gem, with a very elegant and exclusive design.

Summary of the most outstanding features:

1. 344X light gathering power (i.e. it allows us to see 344 times more than we would with the naked eye)
2. Vibration-resistant and insensitive to wind due to compact design
3. Highly portable and quick to mount
4. Parabolic mirror to provide high magnification without distorting the field.
5. 2" focuser allows the use of 2" accessories for even larger and brighter fields of view
6. GoTo function saves tedious searching for objects
7. More than 10000 celestial objects
8. Wireless control with smartphone or tablet via WLAN
9. Free App
10. Dedicated WiFi module for stand-alone use

The AZ-Go2 mount uses its motors(SERVOMOTORS) to make the telescope follow the rotation of the sky. Its integrated computer controls ("GoTo") help by selecting a suitable celestial object and pointing the telescope to it.

One of the special features of the AZ-Go2 mount is its built-in Wi-Fi. This makes it possible to control the mount remotely using the free SynScan app for iOS or Android. To control the mount in this way, a smartphone or tablet with this app is required. It is also possible to control the mount using optional hand control knobs, but the app offers more functions and can always be kept up to date.

The AZ-Go2 mount is a single-arm mount. This makes it lightweight and compact. Due to the curvature of the mount, the telescope does not touch the mount when pointing towards the zenith. There are other telescope models that do not take this point into account and cause you to lose the view of the zenith part of the sky.

The telescope is attached to the mount by means of a dovetail. This is a dovetail type Vixen which is also a universal standard. Therefore we will be able to reuse the mount with various telescopes, even from other manufacturers.

The height-adjustable stainless steel tripod with accessory tray keeps the mount and telescope stable without vibration.

The mount has a battery compartment, but can also be powered by an external battery (12 V/1 A).

Technical specifications:

• Aperture (mm): 130
• Focal length (mm): 650
• Focal ratio: f/5
• Primary mirror: parabolic design.
• Resolving power: 1.06
• Magnification limit: 12.4
• Light gathering power(as compared to the human eye): 340
• Maximum useful magnification: 260x
• Focuser: 2" rack and pinion. Also includes 2" to 1.25" reducer for use with 1.25" eyepieces.
• Tube weight (kg): 3
• Red dot LED finder (a red dot is projected on the front glass of the finder)
• Eyepieces included: 10mm and 25mm 1.25".
• Mount type: GOTO altcimutal mount controlled via SynScan WiFi
• Tripod: Made of stainless steel and with accessory tray.
• Remote control: SynScan app for WIFI control or joystick (sold as optional accessory).
• GoTo: yes
• Content language: Multilanguage
• Motors: Servomotors
• SynScan application database: More than 10,000 objects in total, including 10,759 deep sky objects
• SynScan application alignment method: Alignment to brightest star, level alignment to north
• Other SynScan app features: Tonight's Best Sky tour, Targeting and tracking with a mobile device, celestial object identification, remote control via the Internet, user-defined objects, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE)
• Tracking mode: Dual axis
• Tracking rates: Sidereal, lunar, solar, non-aligned solar tracking
• Rotational speeds: 1.0x, 8.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 800x
• Interface: SynScan hand control port, integrated Wi-Fi module
• Connectivity: ASCOM platform for Windows PC, mobile planetarium app for iOS and Android (SkySafari Plus/Pro, more to come)
• Power: 12 V via battery pack (batteries not included) or external 12 V, 1 A power supply (5.5/2.1 mm connector, more inside). The batteries, in case you want to power it this way, are of type AA.
• Telescope connection: Dovetail type Vixen
• Maximum load, visual use (kg): 5
• Total weight of the mount (kg): 4

what is included in the box?

• Optical tube Reflector newton 130mm diameter and 650mm focal length.
• AZ-Go2 WIFI controlled altazimuth GOTO mount
• Red dot finder
• Eyepieces 10mm and 20mm in 1.25", specially designed for smartphone photo adapter.
• Stainless steel tripod with tray

Here is an interesting video made by the Youtube channel Astrotivissa in which you can see the features of this telescope:

Reflector Telescope Skywatcher 130/650 AZ-Go2 WIFI