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Thinkstar 130EQ 5.1 inch reflector telescope with 24 inch tube on stainless steel tripod

Thinkstar

Thinkstar 130EQ 5.1" Reflector Telescope 24" Tube

SKU CH-T3GB-8YRGW

A 5.1 inch reflector telescope with a 24 inch tube, complete eyepieces, tripod, and smartphone adapter for planetary and deep-sky viewing

  • TypeTelescopes
  • 1 inch aperture gathers ample light for planets and deep-sky objects
  • Fast f/5 focal ratio in a short 24 inch tube for bright, clear images
  • Bluetooth remote pairs with iPhone or Android for hands-free photo and video capture
  • Includes three eyepieces, 3X Barlow lens, finderscope, tripod, and smartphone adapter
  • No-tool assembly with stainless-steel tripod gets you observing in minutes

5.1" Reflector Telescope for Planetary Viewing

The Thinkstar 130EQ is a 5.1 inch aperture reflector telescope designed for amateur astronomers who want clear views of the Moon, planets, and brighter deep-sky objects. Its short 24 inch optical tube features a fast f/5 focal ratio with all-glass optics and high-transmission coatings for enhanced image brightness.

Bluetooth Remote and Smartphone Adapter for Imaging

The bundled wireless remote pairs via Bluetooth with iPhone or Android devices without requiring an app download, allowing you to capture photos or videos through the eyepiece and share them instantly. The included smartphone adapter secures your phone to the focuser, while the 3X Barlow lens triples the magnification of the three supplied eyepieces for closer planetary detail.

Tripod Height and Assembly Space Requirements

The stainless steel tripod is full-size and stretchable, so verify that its extended height suits your observing posture and that you have enough floor space for the 24 inch tube when assembled. The no-tool setup only requires attaching two main pieces and inserting an eyepiece, but buyers who need a compact travel scope or a computerised GoTo mount should note this is a manual alt-azimuth system.

Highlights

  • 1 inch aperture gathers ample light for planets and deep-sky objects
  • Fast f/5 focal ratio in a short 24 inch tube for bright, clear images
  • Bluetooth remote pairs with iPhone or Android for hands-free photo and video capture
  • Includes three eyepieces, 3X Barlow lens, finderscope, tripod, and smartphone adapter
  • No-tool assembly with stainless-steel tripod gets you observing in minutes

Specifications

TypeTelescopes

Questions about this item

Will the aluminium optical tube or the stainless-steel tripod need any periodic maintenance?

The aluminium alloy tube and stainless-steel tripod are corrosion-resistant and require no scheduled maintenance beyond occasional dusting of the optics.

What limits viewing time during a long observing session?

The manual German equatorial mount lacks motorised tracking, so objects drift out of the field of view and must be re-centred by hand.

Does the telescope generate any noise or heat when used all night?

The optical tube is completely passive; it produces no noise, no heat and draws no power during operation.

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