EXPLORE SCIENTIFIC 130/600 + iExos-100 PMC 8 WiFi GoTo Mount
First Light Series D=130 / F=600mm
56400 + 18% GST
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The following pic was captured by
'Yash Kheni' from Ahmedabad
The following pic was captured by
Mr. Nabarun Saha from Kolkata
ES 130/600, GSO Super Achromatic 2X Barlow,
Canon T3i DSLR used as prime focus.
2 images mosaic stitched and edited in
Adobe Photoshop.
Explore Scieitific 130/600 OTA Description
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.
Explore Scientific iEXOS-100 PMC-8 WiFi GoTo Mount Description
The iEXOS-100 is a complete astronomical computerized Wifi or Wired GOTO Equatorial Tracker with integrated PMC-Eight electronics suitable for attaching Small Telescopes or DSLR Cameras attached to a standard Vixen Style Dovetail Plate. Also a ST-4 compatible autoguider port for active tracking control is included. Use with the free ExploreStars App for Tablets (Windows, Android, iOS), or with the free ASCOM Standards Compliant POTH Client from Explore Scientific (either wired or wireless) to work with virtually any sky software that supports ASCOM.
The iEXOS-100 utilizes a proven German equatorial mount design and Explore Scientific’s revolutionary PMC-Eight™ motion control system to flawlessly navigate the night sky and track objects as they journey across it. This combination provides superior observing and imaging performance without a prohibitive price tag. GOTO systems play an important role in the world of amateur astronomy because they ensure users spend less time searching for particular objects and more time observing and imaging. The PMC-Eight with its versatile connections supported with free to download apps for Window, Android, and iOS, or through the free to download ASCOM POTH Client to connect to your favorite ASCOM Compliant Astronomical Software, can allow you to control the telescope from a few feet away or by communicating computer-to-computer with an Internet connection from virtually anywhere in the world.
One of the standout features of the iEXOS-100 system is its German equatorial design. When it comes to tracking the stars with a telescope, there is nothing that compares to a German equatorial mount because it will follow objects as they rise in the east and set in the west. For observers, a German equatorial mount makes it easy to keep your celestial target in your eyepiece. For imagers, it helps you avoid common astrophotography pitfalls like field rotation. Before you can track an object, you need to find it, and that objective can be daunting when you’re faced with a vast expanse of inky black sky. The iEXOS-100 puts a powerful GOTO system in your arsenal of astronomical tools that takes the frustration out of navigating the night sky. This integrated version of Explore Scientific’s PMC-Eight™ system transcends the industry standard single processor by utilizing eight CPUs that operate independently of one another to focus on defined functions. This delegation of tasks among the processors results in a system that offers superior responsiveness, efficiency, reliability and astoundingly fast timing intervals for seamless images and accurate tracking.
Although it is internally complex, the GOTO system can be easily operated from your own Apple, Android or Windows tablet using the ExploreStars app, which has an intuitive nature that makes it simple and quick to align your telescope, navigate the stars and learn specifics about tens of thousands of celestial objects. This dynamic app is fueled by a database that is routinely updated to ensure it remains a relevant resource. Our commitment to creating a streamlined GOTO mount is obvious in other design choices. The iEXOS-100 has locking clutches that will let you quickly reposition your telescope from one side to the other and an altitude knob for smooth height adjustments. The mount base includes a small polar alignment tunnel that allows users to roughly align their observing setup with Polaris. It also has a simple bubble level that comes in handy when stabilizing your tripod. Other features include a bracket for holding the battery pack, which powers the PMC-Eight system™ through 8 C batteries (not included); two 1 kg counterweights for balancing; and glow-in-the-dark markers on certain points of the mount and tripod so you can stay oriented with your setup at night. The mount is designed to hold up to 7 kg of astronomical equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE
To start using ExploreStars app, download the free app and download the celestial data set that contains the astronomical catalogs, reference images, and reference text. Simply by unzipping the ExploreStars folder containing the expanded celestial data set into your Pictures directory, you will expand the native database from a thousand objects to over seventy thousand objects.
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.
iEXOS PMC-8 GoTo Features
Integrated Explore Scientific PMC-Eight™ Wifi GOTO system
Beautiful full graphical user interface using our very own ExploreStars OpenGoto
Wifi controlled by Tablet, Notebook or Desktop PC with 7'' or larger display, and Wifi function (computer device not included)
Needed system software of optional computer or tablet: WIN8.1, WIN10, iOS, Android 4.4 or higher
Classic four-button pattern and virtual joystick for guiding, centering, moving and slewing on the touch screen
Intuitive 2 star and 3 star alignment procedure
Includes a small polar alignment tunnel
Standard Vixen Style Dovetail Adapter
Mount load capacity up to 7 kg
Multiprocessor Micro Controller with 8 CPU´s
Micro-Stepper Motors and worm gears
Silent Belt-Drive System
Mini-USB port for INDI/ASCOM wired computer connection
ST-4 compatible autoguider port
INDI and ASCOM Driver available: YES, supports also Pulse-Guiding
YOU can write your own code and import it into this software
GPS-compatible and auto time / date settings are dependent on optional receiver on computer, tablet or phone
Glow-in-the-dark markings on mount and tripod
Weight mount-head: 4,0 kg ; weight tripod: 2,5 kg
WHAT'S INCLUDED
D=130mm / F=600mm Telescope Tube
Height Adjustable Steel Tripod
iEXOS PMC-8 GoTo
25mm Plössl Eyepiece
10mm Plössl Eyepiece
Red dot Viewfinder
Smart Phone Adapter
Stainless steel tripod with bubble level
Counter weight 2 x 1,0 kg
Battery compartment 12 volts with bracket / (8 x C-Cells not included)
Coil-cord for DEC motor
Glow-in-the-dark markings on mount and tripod
ExploreStars Software via download for free
Instruction manual
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.
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
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
GoTo SPECIFICATION
Item Number
ES-iEXOS-100
Mount head weight
9.45 lbs
Tripod weight
5.35 lbs
Tripod fully collapsed, no mount head:
25.5”
Tripod open, retracted legs, no mount head:
25”
Tripod open, retracted legs with the mount head:
38.5” at highest point, 36” to the center of the mounting bracket
Tripod open, legs fully extended, no mount head:
42”
Tripod open, legs fully extended with the mount head:
45” at highest point
Counterweights:
1 kg each
Mount weight capacity:
Approx. 9 lbs (equipment weight only),15 lbs Photographic (equipment and counterweights); Approx. 19 lbs Visual (equipment and counterweights)
Colour
black
Material
Aluminium
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
Total length
1000 mm
Total width
1000 mm
Total height
1430 mm
Net Weight total (incl. accessories)
9000 g
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.
WARNING
This device focuses a lot of light.
Looking directly at the SUN through this device can result in partial or complete loss of vision.
For observing the SUN, we recommend you buy a 'Solar Safety Film' for this Telescope.
Super ACHROMATIC (MultiCoated /High Colour corrected) 2X BARLOW 1.25" OD, 2 ELEMENT LENSwith 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
Counter weight extension shaft (for allowing balance of telescope with additional accessories without the addition of excessive counterbalance weight). . . . Rs 660