Description
Sky-Watcher Heritage 130P FlexTube Dobsonian Telescope
A Portable, High-Performance Dobsonian for Beginners & Enthusiasts
The Sky-Watcher Heritage 130P FlexTube Dobsonian is an affordable, portable, and easy-to-use Newtonian reflector, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet compact telescope. With a 130mm (5.1″) parabolic primary mirror and a fast f/5 focal ratio, this telescope provides bright, sharp views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects.
Its innovative FlexTube collapsible design makes it easy to transport and store, while the simple Dobsonian mount allows for smooth manual tracking of celestial objects. Whether youre a beginner or an experienced astronomer looking for a grab-and-go telescope, the Heritage 130P is an excellent choice.
Key Features
- 130mm (5.1″) Parabolic Primary Mirror: Delivers sharp, high-contrast images with 30% more light-gathering power than a 114mm model.
- 650mm Focal Length (f/5): Provides a balanced mix of wide-field deep-sky views and high-magnification planetary detail.
- Collapsible FlexTube Design: Allows for easy transport and storage while keeping optics aligned.
- Wooden Alt-Azimuth Dobsonian Mount: Offers smooth, intuitive manual tracking of celestial objects.
- Single-Arm Secondary Mirror Support: Reduces obstruction and increases contrast and brightness.
- Red Dot Finder: Helps quickly align and locate objects.
- Built-in Carry Handle: Enhances portability and ease of transport.
What Can You Observe?
The Heritage 130P offers impressive views of:
- The Moons craters, mountains, and valleys
- Jupiters cloud bands and its four Galilean moons
- Saturns rings and Cassini Division
- Mars polar ice caps and surface features
- Venus phases
- Bright deep-sky objects, including the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy & Pleiades
- Open and globular star clusters
Included Accessories
- 10mm & 25mm Eyepieces (1.25″) providing magnifications of x26 & x65
- Red Dot Finder for easy object location
- Collapsible FlexTube Assembly for portability
- Sturdy Wooden Alt-Azimuth Mount
Compact, Lightweight & Travel-Friendly
- Overall Height (Collapsed): 46cm
- Overall Height (Extended): 69.5cm
- Weight: 6.2kg
Why Choose the Sky-Watcher Heritage 130P FlexTube?
Large 130mm aperture for excellent deep-sky and planetary views
Collapsible FlexTube design for easy transport & storage
Simple Dobsonian mount for smooth manual tracking
Great for beginners and experienced astronomers alike
Lightweight and compactideal for travel and grab-and-go astronomy
The Sky-Watcher Heritage 130P FlexTube Dobsonian is the perfect blend of portability, performance, and affordability, making it an ideal first telescope or a fantastic secondary scope for experienced observers. Whether at home or on the go, this easy-to-use Dobsonian will provide stunning views of the night sky!
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