• Designed for the serious beginning or intermediate stargazer
• 130mm aperture and 650mm focal length for a wider field of view and brighter images
• Includes sturdy tripod and equatorial mount for hands-free celestial tracking
• Includes FREE Starry Night astronomy software
• One-year limited warranty

The newest addition to our SpaceProbe line of scopes is the niftiest equatorial reflector we've seen in a long time. It's a step up from the SpaceProbe 130 for the more serious beginning or intermediate stargazer who wants additional performance, particularly for targeting deep-sky objects.

Just what's so nifty about the 130ST? The answer is "short and sweet."

First, the short. This "ST" version of the SpaceProbe 130 is indeed more compact than the standard model. The ST's optical tube measures 24" long compared to 33" on the standard 130. The focal length of the ST's 130mm (5.1") primary mirror is 650mm (f/5), yielding a wider field of view and brighter images for a given eyepiece focal length.

That brings us to sweet. The primary is a diffraction-limited parabolic mirror, the same type used on much larger reflectors costing many times as much. On a short-focal-length design like this one, a parabolic mirror is a must for focusing incoming light to a point and delivering sharp, detailed images. Moreover, the secondary mirror is held in an advanced holder with thin 0.5mm metal vanes, to reduce diffraction spikes and light loss. These features combined with the included 25mm (26x) and 10mm (65x) Sirius Plossl eyepieces and quick-release 6x30 achromatic finder scope make this one sweet optical system for astronomy! It also includes a collimation cap and center-marked primary mirror for easy optical alignment.

The scope comes on an EQ-2 equatorial mount with dual setting circles and slow-motion hand controls. An optional EQ-2M or AstroTrack electronic drive can be added for automatic tracking. The adjustable aluminum tripod is strong yet lightweight and includes an accessory tray.

Whether you're looking for a better-quality first telescope or a portable instrument to complement your big Dob, you'll love the SpaceProbe 130ST.

Weighs 27 lbs. One-year limited warranty.

Please note: Due to its size, this item has an additional Oversize Shipping cost of $15.00 in addition to the regular shipping costs. Regular shipping costs may be found here

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Specifications

Use	Astronomy
Optical Design	Reflector
Optical diameter	130mm
Focal length	650mm
Focal ratio	5.0
Optics type	Parabolic
Glass material	Soda-lime palte
Eyepieces included	Plossl 25.0mm & 10.0mm
Magnification with included eyepieces	26x & 65x
Resolving power	0.89 arc*sec
Lowest useful magnification	19 x
Highest useful magnification	200x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude	12.4
Optical quality	Diffraction limited
Finder scope	1.25" Rack-and-pinion
Secondary Mirror Obstruction	1.46 in.
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by diameter	28%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by area	8%
Mirror coatings/ over coatings	Aluminum & Silicon Dioxide
Mount style	Equatorial
Astro-imaging capability	Lunar and Planetary
Dovetail bar system	no
Motor Drive compatibility	Clock drive sold separately
Computerized compatibility	Not compatible
Bearing material	Friction bearings
Latitude range	16-72
Setting circles	Yes
Polar-axis scope	Not available
Counterweights	One 4.8 lbs.
Tube material	Steel
Tripod material	Aluminum
Counterweight bar length	8 in.
Diameter of counterweight shaft	12mm
Height range of mount/tripod	35.00in.- 55.50in.
Length of optical tube	24.0 in
Weight (optical tube)	6.2 lbs.
Weight (mount/tripod)	12.0 lbs.
Weight (fully assembled)	27.0 lbs
Additional included accessories	Collimation cap