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Orion SpaceProbe 130 EQ Reflector Telescope

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Manufacturer: Orion
Brand: Orion
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Without doubt, the SpaceProbe 130 Newtonian strikes a classy pose, from its glossy black aluminum tube right down to its 6x30 finder scope. It's a telescope that's sure to attract serious beginners. But a great telescope is more than how it looks - it's how it looks at the stars, and here the SpaceProbe 130 provides great viewing performance. This scope's 130mm (5.1") primary mirror gathers enough light for deep-sky observing while its 900mm focal length (f/6.9) provides the resolving power needed to reveal subtle planetary features. With the two fully coated Explorer II eyepieces provided (25mm and 10mm) you can cruise the Orion Nebula and the ringed visage of Saturn.


DESCRIPTION:

Aperture Modes: 100mm-150mm
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Orion
EAN: 0410000060964
Feature: An affordable but very capable telescope
Label: Orion
Manufacturer: Orion
Maximum Focal Length: 900
Publisher: Orion
Resolution Modes: 0.7
Studio: Orion


FEATURES:

• An affordable but very capable telescope
• 130mm aperture and 900mm focal length for great all-around viewing performance
• Includes sturdy tripod and equatorial mount for hands-free celestial tracking
• Includes two eyepieces, finder scope, focuser, collimation cap, and FREE Starry Night astronomy soft
• One-year limited warranty



ACCESSORIES:

• Orion Small Accessory Case, Black
• Orion LaserMate Deluxe Laser Collimator
• Orion DualBeam LED Astro Flashlight


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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

Customer Rating:
Summary: is there any body out there?
Comment: had no idea what to buy in this arena so i am really glad i choose this as our first telescope. we are having lots of fun looking up now! this is really easy to use and not much trouble setting up.we are really looking forward to many hours of star gazing and the moon is so clear through this scope.i highly recommend this scope as its very versatile.
the dvd and computer cd are great.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Product
Comment: This is a wonderful telescope that my husband and I enjoy very much. It is fairly easy to operate with a little bit of prep time. I would recomend it to those who have an interest in the stars. It did take over an hour to put together the first time but that may be more to us not knowing what we were doing.

Customer Rating:
Summary: challeging
Comment: My children and I bought this for my husband who was very excited in receiving it. The instuctions stated that it would take 30 min. to put together. This has not turned out as stated. It took a long time just to be able to identify the different pieces. The directions neglected to name each item, and since we are new at this and not familiar with everything it took some guess work. Then my husband found that the instructions stated one thing but the picture showed something else. A telephone call to the company helped. After continuing to install some more of the pieces he found that one of them was incorrect. Again another call to the company who then was to send the correct part. After waiting for delivery we found they had sent the wrong size part. Another call etc. he finally when to a store to try and puchase the part that was the correct size. We still have not competed putting it together. Hopefully when time permits, all will go smoothly. We Hope!

Customer Rating:
Summary: Orion 130 EQ Reflector Telescope
Comment: Very good quality reflector telescope that is easy to assemble, adjust, and use. The motor drive is a must buy to enjoy this telescope. Now all you need is a clear sky.

Customer Rating:
Summary: FINALLY GOT IT !!!!!!
Comment: I finally got my new telescope. I have used before refractor telescopes 60, 80 an 100mm aperture diameter. Never used before a Newtonian scope or an ORION scope but by reading reviews I found out that it was a good brand.

The Package arrived in a big box but small enough to put it in the back seat of my car.
When I opened it it was very well packed. Set up time about 20 mins. For collimating the scope I needed to read instructions which were provided by ORION inside the box as a manual. IT WAS HARD,, took me about 90 minutes to complete this task A 2mm Allen wrench, not supplied ( got to buy one ) is needed to collimate the secondary mirror. ORION does give you a a small screwdriver and some wrenches to complete other installation tasks.
Finally got it ready. I got it polar aligned and adjust the view finder.
Sirius: Very bright and sharp enough. M42 : WOW clear and bright with supplied 25mm eyepiece. Bought also a 40mm celestron ELUX eyepiece which show me a more brighter image. SATURN : Impressive no chromical aberration VERY SHARP AT 90X. In conclusion, So far, this scope delivers better images than my previous refractors. Sharpness is a PLUS here. CONS: It vibrates a lot when focusing or when tracking, I will put more attention on tripod and mount installation next time but I don't think I will get a lot better in this vibration issue. Another issue its that it is not very portable, it is not a "grab and go" scope, a Dobsonian might be better in this field. If you are looking for an ASTRONOMICAL TELESCOPE that delivers sharp IMAGES and bright ones THIS IS FOR YOU. So far I AM VERY HAPPY WITH MY NEW SCOPE. Good luck in collimation. Clear nights to All.

Iván G

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