The SW135 Telescopes are powerful packs a punch. With its 130mm Catastrophic Newtonian design and 1000mm focal length, this telescope provides both a compact design with strong optic performance.
The portable size means that the Sky-Watcher SW-135 130 telescopes are easy to transport to your favorite viewing locations.
Larger than the 114mm model, the SW135 gives you more light capturing capabilities which translates to greater detail for your night sky viewing. Convenience is well accounted for with the standard aluminum tripod with accessory tray for storing eyepieces and other tools. Your viewing experience is also greatly enhanced with the Equitorial mount that makes star tracking easy.
Skywatcher 130mm Catadioptric Newtonian. This model packs a powerful punch. The tube contains 1000mm focal length! The compact design is good to transport to your favourite dark skies. Complete with aluminium tripod and equatorial mount for easy star tracking. This telescope is the perfect choice if you are looking for more detail and portability than the 114mm long tube model. With a motor drive thrown in as a standard accessory, this telescope provides excellent views of the planets and faint objects.
The Products Features:
* Accessory Tray With tripod
* Counterweight (s) supplied
* Diameter in mm 130mm
* Eyepiece (s) Super 25 (40x) and 10mm (100x)
* Focal Length in mm 1000mm
* Focal Ratio F/7.7
* Focuser Diameter 31.7mm
* Highest Practical Power 260X
* Motor Drive EQ2 Drive (inc)
* Mount Type Equatorial - EQ2
* Optical Design "Catadioptric' Newtonian
* Resolving Power (arc sec) 0.9
* Shipping Weight/pc 23000 grams
* Tripod Adjustable aluminium
* Tripod Height 710cm to 1230cm
* Weight (grams) 16700 grams
This product was added to our catalog on Friday 20 February, 2009.