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Orion SpaceProbe 130 EQ Reflector Telescope | 
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| Brand: Orion
Category: Photography
Buy New: $239.95
Rating:  10 reviews
Media: Electronics
Resolution Modes: 0.7
Aperature Mode: 100mm-150mm
Maximum Focal Length: 900
MPN: 09851
UPC: 410000060964
EAN: 0410000060964
ASIN: B0000XMSWK
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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Product Description
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 or zoom in on the rings of Saturn.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Great Product May 29, 2008
J. Loud (Morgantown WV)
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.
 challeging April 30, 2008
Baker (Garden City, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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!
Orion 130 EQ Reflector Telescope August 10, 2007
L. R. Newton (Bloomington, IN)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
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.
 FINALLY GOT IT !!!!!! February 6, 2007
Ivan A. Gamboa Fuentes
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
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.
Ivan G
We love this scope March 8, 2006
crazyhayes (USA)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
My family and I love this scope. We've been able to observe very crisp images of Saturn and Jupiter with 180x using the supplied 10mm eyepiece and a separately purchased 2x barlow. With or without the barlow, viewing of the Orion Nebula is easy. We've also enjoyed looking at the moon and several other objects e.g. Clusters, Andromeda Galaxy.
If you're new to astronomy or if you've only used a 3 inch or less refractor, this scope is an excellent upgrade. It's price is right! You will have to buy some extras, but you'd have to with any scope purchase. I promise it'll peak your interest or the interest of your children. I would think that most pre-teens would need a little help using this scope, but you'll enjoy helping them!
Mobile, AL
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