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EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 130/600 + i-Optron Smart EQ PRO+ GoTo Telescope
First Light Series D=130 / F=600mm |
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60600 + 18% GST
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The Explore Scientific 130 is a versatile FirstLight telescope. Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the Explore Scientific 130mm Telescope has an observing package that will fit your individual needs.
The Explore Scientific 130 is mounted on i-Optron's advance SMART EQ Pro+ GoTo System which makes the compact 13mm Reflector Telescope in an easy to use GoTo Telescope. It comes complete with all of the essentials: a telescope, a sturdy EQ GoTo mount, eyepieces and a red dot viewfinder.
The Explore Scientific 130mm is a 'Prime Focus' ready telescope which means that when you attach a DSLR camera, you will directly achieve SHARP FOCUS without having to add a 2x Barlow. This will allow you to start capturing images and do astro photography.
The ES 130/600 comes with a high quality PARABOLIC MIRROR with PLOSSL Quality Eyepieces.
The SmartEQTM Pro mount is the ultimate Grab N’ Go German equatorial GOTO mount fitting into almost everyone’s budget. It is ideal for visual observation and wide field astrophotography. The compact design and light weight make travelling with the mount easy.
The newly updated SmartEQTM Pro+ is a fully computerized mount with a database of 150,000 objects. It offers the next generation GOTO technology from iOptron. The Go2Nova® Hand Controller is intuitive with a large LCD screen, with which you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to navigate.
The SmartEQTM Pro+ is universally compatible with any tubes using a Vixen-style dovetail connection, making it useful for beginners as well as hobbyists with multiple tubes.
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Telescope FEATURES |
- Generous 130mm aperture showcases galaxies, nebulae and star clusters with its impressive light-gathering capability.
- Fast focal ratio (f/4.6) shortens exposure times for deep sky photography.
- The Only 130mm in INDIA which is DESIGNED FOR PRIME FOCUS DSLR PHOTOGRAPHY.
- Model comes with a 25mm + 10mm Plössl eyepiece and a red dot viewfinder to aid in object location.
- Included adapter helps observers use their smart device to capture and share images.
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Smart EQ PRO+ GoTo Features |
- Specialized Grab N’ Go mount ideal for visual observer and wide field astro-photographer
- Portable, compact, and sturdy German equatorial mount that is easy to travel with
- Payload: 11 lb (5 kg) (excluding counterweight)
- Mount weight: 6.2 lb (2.8 kg)
- Metal wheels and worm shafts
- Dual-axis servomotor with optical encoder
- Drive motor with 9-speed setting for precise tracking
- Resolution: 0.5 arc second
- Go2NovaTM 8408 controller with Advanced GOTONOVA® GoTo Technology
- Over 150,000 celestial objects for easy surfing
- Low power consumption (8 AA batteries for 16 hours consecutive tracking)
- Retractable counterweight shaft
- ST-4 compatible Guiding Port
- AccuAlignTM illuminated polar scope
- Serial port for firmware upgrade and computer controller
- Vixen-type dovetail saddle
- 3/8" threads mounting base
- Standard 1.25 inch heavy-duty stainless steel tripod (5.9lbs)
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WHAT'S INCLUDED |
- D=130mm / F=600mm Telescope Tube
- Height Adjustable Steel Tripod
- Smart EQ PRO+ EQ GoTo Mount
- 25mm Plössl Eyepiece
- 10mm Plössl Eyepiece
- Red dot Viewfinder
- Smart Phone Adapter
- 1.25-inch tripod with accessory tray
- One 1 kg (2.2 lbs) counterweight
- Accessory Tray
- Go2Nova® 8408 Hand Controller
- One hand controller cable
- AccuAlignTM polar scope installed
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SMART PHONE ADAPTER |
How many times have you wished you could center your smart phone's lens right over the center of the eyepiece lens to grab an image of the Moon or a bright planet? It's not easy to hand hold it as you will find out if you try.
This handy adapter works with any smartphone, holding it securely with a set screw to a standard size barrel 1.25-inch eyepiece. And with 35 soft silicon rubber suction cups, it will hold your smart phone firmly in the precise position, allow you to center the camera's lens. |
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TELESCOPE SPECIFICATION |
Model No. |
ES 130/600 Smart EQ Pro+ GoTo |
Comes With |
Smartphone Adapter
One 25 mm Plössl Eyepiece
One 10 mm Plössl Eyepiece
Red Dot Viewfinder
Downloadable Software
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Highest Useful Magnification |
180x |
Focal Length |
600mm focal length |
Focal Ratio |
f/4.6 |
Adapter |
40mm draw tube focuser |
Parabolic Primary Mirror |
130 mm |
Eyepiece 1.25"OD |
25 mm Plössl + 10 mm Plossl |
Magnification with eyepiece |
24x |
2x Barlow lens |
Included |
Finder |
Red Dot View Finder |
Tube Weight |
3.3 KG |
SMART EQ Pro+ GoTo SPECIFICATION |
Mount |
German Equatorial Mount |
Payload |
11 lbs (5kg), exclude counterweight |
Mount weight |
6.2 lbs (2.8kg) |
Latitude adjustment range |
0º ~ 65º |
Azimuth adjustment range |
± 10º |
Right Ascension worm wheel |
Φ60mm, 120 teeth |
Declination worm wheel |
Φ60mm, 120 teeth |
Right Ascension axis shaft |
Φ25mm steel |
Declination axis shaft |
Φ25mm steel |
Right Ascension bearing |
Φ42mm |
Declination bearing |
Φ42mm |
Motor drive |
DC servo with optical encoder |
Resolution |
0.5 arc seconds |
Hand Controller |
Go2Nova® 8408 with 150,000 objects database |
Tracking |
Automatic |
Speed |
1×,2×,8×,16×,64×,128×,256×,512×,MAX(~4º/sec) |
Counterweight shaft |
Φ16mm |
Counterweight |
1 kg (2.2 lbs) |
Shaft Dia |
16 mm |
Dovetail |
VIXEN |
Tripod |
1.25” Stainless Steel (5.7lbs or 2.6kg) |
Polar Scope |
AccuAlignTM bright field illuminated |
Power consumption |
0.1A(Tracking), 0.3A(GOTO) |
Power requirement |
DEC 9 ~12V, 1 amp |
Battery |
8AA (not included) |
Serial port |
Yes (on hand controller) |
Autoguide port |
ST-4 compatible |
Firmware upgrade |
Yes |
PC computer control |
Yes (ASCOM) |
Shipping weight |
3220: Mount Head : 5.000 Kg
3221 : 1.25" Tripod : 3.600 Kg
Gross weight : _ _ _ _ |
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NOTE : We highly recommend you to buy an additional GALAXY Eyepiece 1.25" worth Rs 750/- with this telescope.
This Eyepiece will give you an ULTRA-WIDE Field of View with Low Magnification which will help you scan the Milky Way and see hundreds of faint Galaxies, Clusters, Nebulae and other Gas Clouds. |
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Suggested Accessories with this Telescope |
- SOLARIX Solar filter (Explore Scienfific - USA) provide more pleasing and natural Yellow-Orange image of the Sun . . . . Rs 2100
EYEPIECES (Super Premium Plossl for GSO)
- 40mm Plossl Eyepiece 1.25" . . . . Rs. 3000
- 32 mm Plossl Eyepiece 1.25" . . . . Rs 2820
- 25 mm Plossl Eyepiece 1.25" . . . . Rs. 2550
- 20 mm Plossl Eyepiece 1.25" . . . . Rs. 2460
- 15 mm Plossl Eyepiece 1.25" . . . . Rs. 2280
- 12 mm Plossl Eyepiece 1.25" . . . . Rs. 2100
- 6 mm Plossl Eyepiece 1.25" . . . . Rs. 2100
- 4 mm Plossl Eyepiece 1.25" . . . . Rs. 2100
- GSO SuperView 15mm 1.25" Wide Angle Eyepiece . . . . Rs. 3000
- GSO SuperView 20mm 1.15" Wide Angle Eyepiece . . . . Rs. 3000
BARLOW
- GSO 2X Achromatic BARLOW LENS- fully multicoated 1.25" . . . . Rs. 2100
- ED 3X Barlow Lens GSO 1.25" . . . . Rs. 3630
- 3 Elememt 2.5x Barlow GSO 1.25" . . . . Rs. 3000
- 3 Elememt 5x Barlow GSO . . . . Rs. 3900
- Super ACHROMATIC (MultiCoated /High Colour corrected) 2X BARLOW 1.25" OD, 2 ELEMENT LENS with T-thread for direct camera attachment /with Brass compression ring / GSO. . . . Rs. 3,000
CAMERA ATTACHMENTS
- T-RING Nikon . . . . Rs. 930
- T-RING Canon . . . . Rs 930
- T-RING SONY E-Mount . . . . Rs 2550
- T Adapter 1.25" . . . . Rs. 840
- Eyepiece Projection Camera Adapter . . . . Rs. 2280
- Universal Cell Phone Adapter . . . . Rs. 1200
- GSO 1.25" 32mm Camera Projection Lens (CPL) eyepiece ... Rs. 3,900
- GSO 1.25" 40mm Camera Projection Lens (CPL) eyepiece ... Rs.4,080
- GSO 0.5X Focal Reducer 1.25" with 25mm extension tube ....Rs 1560
- GSO Planet View Filters each . . . . Rs 660
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