Manufacturer: Skywatcher
Product number: BKP1306MOTA

EUR 329,00


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Skywatcher Explorer 130PDS - Compact Newtonian for visual observation and imaging
The Skywatcher Explorer 130 PDS has characteristics nearly unique in this price range. It is a top recommendation for demanding observers looking for a rich field telescope with high possible magnification, but also for astrophotographers who want a compact and powerful telescope for imaging.

Astrophotographic results obtained with this telescope on Astrobin
Here you can find some astrophotographs made with this telescope model: Link to Astrobin

Advantages and outfits of the Skywatcher Explorer 130PDS:
Quality 2" Crayford focuser with 1:10 dual speed transmission and M54 thread (female). Suitable even for DSLR cameras.
Compatible with many coma correctors like the Baader MPCC, TS coma correctors or the GPU corrector.
For visual observation, a 2" extension is included (with adapter for 1.25")
Stiff and solid metal tube - important for imaging.
Adjustable cells for main- and secondary mirror, metal design

Astro imaging with the Skywatcher 130mm f/5 Newtonian
Taking photos with this Newtonian is no problem but a coma corrector is necessary as with all faster Newton designs.

We recommend these three correctors. The are found in the accessories section:

TSKomakorr ... A good two element corrector with M48 thread - ideal for DSLR cameras

GPU coma corrector ... A 4-element corrector with very good image definition. Recommended for CCD cameras with higher resolution

Baader MPCC corrector ... This two element corrector offers the option of adapting the TSOAG off axis guider. So you can guide the telescope directly without the need of a separate guiding scope.
Aperture:130 mm
Focal length:650 mm
Photographic speed:f/5
Main mirror:parabolic, diffraction limited
Secondary mirror:47 mm (minor axis)
Spider vanes:0.5 mm ultra thin design to minimize diffraction effects
OTA weight:4 kg with tube rings
OTA dimensions:Length 600 mm / Diameter 160 mm
Focuser height:90 mm
Eyepiece receptacle:2"
Optical tube with tube rings and 6x30 finder
2" extension with adapter 2" to 1.25"
Dovetail rail Vixen - EQ5 style
28 mm LET 2" eyepiece
Dust cover

Astrophotographic results obtained with this telescope on Astrobin
Here you can find some astrophotographs made with this telescope model: Link to Astrobin


Deep sky imaging with the Skywatcher 130 mm f/5 PDS Newtonian

Cirrus Nebula - captured by Stefan Brandt
Telescope: Skywatcher 130/650 mm PDS
Coma corrector: TSKomakorr
Camera: Canon EOS 700D (modified)
Filter: CLS Clip filter by Astronomik
Exposure time: 52 x 180 seconds
Imaging site: Kiel, city area


NGC 3718 - captured by Enol Matilla
Telescope: Skywatcher 130/650 mm PDS (BKP1306MOTA)
Coma corrector: Baader MPCC III (BA2458400A)
Camera: Atik 460EX Mono (ATIK460EXm)
Filter: ZWO LRGB 1,25" (ZWOnewLRGB)
Exposure time: 11 h 10 min
Imaging site: Asturias (Spain)




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Reviews

Written by Detlef Jacobi
on 2023-10-26

" Skywatcher Explorer-130PDS macht was es soll."

Written by Stefan Erbe
on 2022-10-24

"Der Newton ersetzt einen kleineren Newton der als Kombi auf einer Skywatcher Synscan Goto Montierung war. Gewicht und Größe passen exakt. Nachführung und Goto klappt auch mit dem PDS sehr gut. Für mich die beste portable Lösung für (einfache) AF. "

Written by Thorsten Schaar
on 2022-07-19

"Gutes leichtes Instrument. Geht auf einer neq3 optisch und für eaa."

Written by Yuri Poryvaev
on 2021-11-29

"Tolles Teleskop."

Written by Alexander Bucky
on 2021-09-28

"good price- quality ratio"

Written by Anna Shekurova
on 2020-07-09

"Die Ware kam in einwandfreiem Zustand und schnell. Das Teleskop entspricht der Beschreibung. Die Tests zeigten eine hervorragende Qualität der Optik und der Mechanismen. Vielen Dank für die Schnelligkeit! Ich hoffe auf eine weitere Zusammenarbeit im Bereich der Einkäufe!"

Written by Matthias Steiner
on 2020-06-25

"Ein super Teleskop mit einem ausgezeichneten Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Nach ein paar kleinen Modifikationen, hat man hier ein Teleskop in den Händen was ausgezeichnet ist. "

Written by Nataliia Yeremenko
on 2020-01-16

"we´ve bought the telescope for our son who is 13 y.o. It´s his second sky watcher and he´s happy with this one to observe deep sky objects"

Written by Konstantin Bondarev
on 2018-06-25

Qualitätsware.

Written by MOURIER Jean-Paul
on 2017-06-30

"Kleines Teleskop von hoher Qualität, sehr guter Spiegel. Leicht zu nehmen auf einer Reise."

Written by Roman Nikitin
on 2017-06-05

"Can´t find this telescope at any USA seller - I wanted something portable and lightweight but powerful enough for travelling. Completely satisfied with this telescope."

Written by Stanislav Chemodanov
on 2017-03-03

"The telescope is of excellent quality. Fast shipping. Responsive seller. Thank you."

Written by Fakhri Al-Alami
on 2016-07-22

"Excellent scope"