130/650 SkyWatcher Explorer-130P Virtuoso Gti MiniDobsonian

The Sky-Watcher Explorer 130P telescope can be used not only for lunar and planetary observations but can show many deep sky objects as well under excellent conditions. While the main mirror in most of the smaller telescopes is spheroid this 130/650 model has a paraboloid main mirror making it usable even for higher magnifications. The f/5 focal ratio results in a short tube, so the telescope is easy to carry and handle. While the 650mm focal length might seem short, the good quality optics make it possible to use higher magnifications using shorter focal length eyepieces or a Barlow lens. A 10mm and 25mm Barium eyepieces included (26x and 65x magnification) but the magnification range can be extended up to 260x. The 34.5mm secondary mirror causes 26% central obstructions only, resulting sharp and high quality image.

The Sky-Watcher's Virtuoso GTi Dobsonian mount has built-in Wi-Fi for full GoTo telescope control via a smartphone or tablet. With the free SynScan Pro app — available for iOS and Android — the user has access to a database that contains over 10,000 objects, including Messier, NGC, IC, and Caldwell catalogs. Align on the stars using one of four alignment methods to put Virtuoso GTi's internal computer to work and track objects like the Sun, Moon, and stars at precise rates. After entering your coordinates into the App and following a simple alignment procedure, you are ready to explore the universe using the App’s intuitive touchscreen menu.

It also incorporates Sky-Watcher’s Freedom-Find™ patented Dual-Encoder Technology, which enables the telescope to be moved manually in either axis without it losing positional information. This provides the user freedom, convenience and flexibility during observational sessions.          

Designed for convenient use on a tabletop but equipped with a 3/8" standard tripod bush so can also be used with an optional tripod making it a versatile choice.

The objective of Virtuoso telescopes are of medium diameter, meaning we can watch the spectacular image of thousands of objects. The 12-15 cm diameter allows us to see details not only on the Moon, but also on the planets Saturn, Jupiter and Mars. Even in star clusters we can expect the resolution of hundreds or thousands of stars and nebulae and galaxies are more spectacular than in a 6-8 cm telescope. 

The Sky-Watcher's Virtuoso GTi Dobsonian mount has built-in Wi-Fi for full GoTo telescope control via a smartphone or tablet. With the free SynScan Pro app — available for iOS and Android — the user has access to a database that contains over 10,000 objects, including Messier, NGC, IC, and Caldwell catalogs. Align on the stars using one of four alignment methods to put Virtuoso GTi's internal computer to work and track objects like the Sun, Moon, and stars at precise rates. After entering your coordinates into the App and following a simple alignment procedure, you are ready to explore the universe using the App’s intuitive touchscreen menu.

It also incorporates Sky-Watcher’s Freedom-Find™ patented Dual-Encoder Technology, which enables the telescope to be moved manually in either axis without it losing positional information. This provides the user freedom, convenience and flexibility during observational sessions.          

Designed for convenient use on a tabletop but equipped with a 3/8" standard tripod bush so can also be used with an optional tripod making it a versatile choice.