Description
- SOLAR OBSERVING TELESCOPE KIT: A telescope kit with everything you need to observe the solar eclipse: 127mm reflector telescope with fully coated glass optics, full height tripod, Barlow lens, plus lots more
- SOLAR SAFE TELESCOPE FILTER: Filter conforms to the ISO 12312-2:2015(E) international safety standard for filters directly viewing the Sun. The ideal tool for viewing eclipses, sunspots, or the Sun any day!
- STURDY MOUNT: Manual German equatorial mount with motor drive automatically tracks celestial objects as they appear to move across the night sky
- SAFE, SNUG FIT: Two hook and loop straps keep your filter securely attached to your telescope’s objective. A safety cap protects the outer surface of the filter when not in use.
- SOLAR FILM MADE IN THE USA: Our Solar Safe film is produced in the USA by American Paper Optics, one of the suppliers recommended by NASA for safe solar viewing.
- GET ECLIPSE READY: Accessories include a 20mm and 4mm eyepiece, a finderscope, a Barlow lens, and EclipSmart solar filter
Specifications
| Optical Tube Info: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design: | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture: | 127mm (5″) |
| Focal Length: | 1000mm (39″) |
| Focal Ratio: | f/7.87 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 20mm (0.79″) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 50x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 4mm (0.16″) |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 250x |
| Barlow Lens: | 3x |
| Finderscope: | 5×24 |
| Highest Useful Magnification: | 300x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: | 18x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 13 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.1 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes): | 0.91 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 329x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction: | 41mm (1.6″) |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | 32% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | 10% |
| Optical Coatings: | Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂ |
| Optical Tube Length: | 436mm (17.2″) |
| Optical Tube Diameter: | 139.5mm (5.49″) |
| Optical Tube Weight: | 7.1 lbs (3.23 kg) |
| Dovetail: | CG-3 Dovetail bar |
| Mount Info: | |
| Mount Type: | Manual German Equatorial |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | 812.8mm – 1295.4mm (32″ – 51″) |
| Tripod Leg Diameter: | 31.75mm (1.25″) steel |
| Accessory Tray: | Yes |
| Tripod Weight: | 5.9 lbs (2.68 kg) includes weight of mount |
| Slew Speeds: | Manual |
| Dovetail Compatibility: | CG-3 saddle plate |
| Software: | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight: | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) |
| Included Solar Filter | |
| Telescope Compatibility: | Celestron PowerSeeker 127 EQ, Astro Fi 130, NexStar 130 SLT, Omni XLT AZ 130, SkyProdigy 130. ***Note: This is not for use with the AstroMaster 130 models*** |
| Filter diameter (external): | 165.8mm (6.52″) |
| Filter diameter (internal): | 149.6mm (5.89″) |
| Filter thickness: | 28mm (1.10″) |
| Filter clear aperture: | 43mm (1.69″) |
| Weight of filter: | 88 g / 3.10 oz |
| Solar image color: | Orange |
| Filter material: | Celestron proprietary Mylar filter |
| Nylon safety straps: | Two 1″ x 4″ hook and loop straps, Four 1″ x 1″ hook and loop Tabs |
| Additional Information | |
| Solar Warning |
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| California Prop 65 |
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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