{"id":90207,"date":"2025-11-28T15:52:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T14:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=90207"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:46:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:46:56","slug":"sky-watcher-explorer-130pds-ota","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/sky-watcher-explorer-130pds-ota\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky-Watcher Explorer-130PDS (OTA) - 130mm f\/5 Dual-Speed Newton Reflector"},"content":{"rendered":"

Powerful light in a compact telescope<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Skywatcher N 130\/650 130PDS<\/strong> Captures a lot of light thanks to its 130 mm aperture. You'll soon see bright stars, open clusters and nebulae in the deep sky. The f\/5 design makes large-field observation easy. Thanks to the short tube, the telescope remains stable even on smaller tripods. Vibrations are quickly damped, keeping your images sharp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Razor-sharp image and high contrast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The parabolic primary mirror and thin secondary mirror blades ensure high sharpness and contrast. Star points remain small and bright. This makes it enjoyable for viewing both planets and deep-sky objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DualSpeed focuser for precise focusing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 2\u2033 Crayford focuser has a 1:10 reduction function. This makes accurate focusing easy. Ideal for astrophotography and pleasant for visual observation. The T2 connection makes it easy to attach cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Easy to use and quick to set up<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The telescope comes with a 6\u00d730 viewfinder, 28 mm 2\u2033 eyepiece, 1.25\u2033 & 2\u2033 eyepiece adapter, tube rings and Vixen-style dovetail. Within minutes it is ready for observation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we recommend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2713 Moon and planets: excellent
\u2713 Deep-sky: good for bright objects
\u2713 Astrophotography: suitable for advanced users
\u2717 Nature observation: not ideal
\u2717 Sun: only with filter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Optics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>Newton (reflector)<\/td><\/tr>
Type<\/td>Reflector<\/td><\/tr>
Aperture (mm)<\/td>130<\/td><\/tr>
Focal length (mm)<\/td>650<\/td><\/tr>
Aperture ratio (f\/)<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Resolution<\/td>0,88\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Limit value (mag)<\/td>12,4<\/td><\/tr>
Light output<\/td>340\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
Max. useful magnification<\/td>260\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
Tube weight (kg)<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Tube construction<\/td>Full tube<\/td><\/tr>
Main mirror design<\/td>Parabolic<\/td><\/tr>
Secondary mirror<\/td>Plan<\/td><\/tr>
Main mirror ventilation<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Adjustable<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Focuser<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>Crayford DualSpeed<\/td><\/tr>
Ocular connection<\/td>2\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Reduction<\/td>1:10 finesse<\/td><\/tr>
Connection (camera side)<\/td>T2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mount<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Design<\/td>OTA<\/td><\/tr>
Type of mount<\/td>Without mount<\/td><\/tr>
GoTo steering<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Included accessories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Section<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Seeker<\/td>6\u00d730<\/td><\/tr>
2\u2033 eyepiece<\/td>28 mm<\/td><\/tr>
Eyepiece adapter<\/td>1,25\u2033 & 2\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Tube Rings<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Dovetail<\/td>Vixen-Style<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Series<\/td>Explorer<\/td><\/tr>
Shipping weight (kg)<\/td>6,6<\/td><\/tr>
Application<\/td>Moon & Planets, Nebulae & Galaxies, Astrophotography<\/td><\/tr>
Astrophotography<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Sun<\/td>With filter only<\/td><\/tr>
Recommended for<\/td>Advanced<\/td><\/tr>
Beginners<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Observatories<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Skywatcher N 130\/650 130PDS comes with 6\u00d730 viewfinder, 28mm 2\u2033 eyepiece, 2\u2033\/1.25\u2033 eyepiece adapter, T2 camera adapter, tube rings with Vixen swallowtail and the 80-page beginner's manual Telescope ABC - ideal as a lightweight Newton-OTA for deep-sky and astrophotography.<\/p>\n

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