Sky-Watcher P130 StarQuest II 130/650 Newtonian Telescope (Sky-Watcher, SKU: SW-1214) is a lightweight and portable Newtonian reflector designed for observing the Moon, planets, and brighter deep-sky objects. The optical system with a 130 mm aperture and 650 mm focal length (f/5) provides good light-gathering capability, while the StarQuest equatorial mount allows convenient tracking of celestial objects once the mount is properly aligned to the pole. The complete setup forms a practical “grab-and-go” telescope suitable for both backyard observing and field use.

Key features

• Newtonian reflector with a 130 mm parabolic primary mirror
• 650 mm focal length and f/5 focal ratio — versatile performance for planetary and deep-sky observing
• StarQuest equatorial mount with precision 122-tooth gearing on both axes
• manual slow-motion controls for smooth and precise tracking of objects
• 1.25" rack and pinion focuser
• Red Dot Finder for quick and intuitive object aiming

Box contents

• Sky-Watcher P130 StarQuest II 130/650 telescope
• StarQuest equatorial mount with slow-motion control cables
• aluminum tripod
• 1.25" Super 25 mm eyepiece
• 1.25" Super 10 mm eyepiece
• Red Dot Finder

Technical specifications

• optical design: Newtonian reflector
• aperture: 130 mm
• focal length: 650 mm
• focal ratio: f/5
• limiting magnitude: 13
• maximum useful magnification: 195×
• resolving power: 1.08"
• light gathering power: 345×
• mount type: equatorial
• mount control: manual slow-motion controls
• focuser diameter: 1.25"
• focuser type: rack and pinion
• secondary mirror diameter: 34.5 mm
• optical tube weight: 3.6 kg
• mount weight: 2.7 kg
• optical tube length: 620 mm
• optical tube diameter: 160 mm
• warranty: 60 months

With its relatively large aperture, fast f/5 optics and stable equatorial mount, the Sky-Watcher P130 StarQuest II is a versatile telescope suitable for beginners who want to explore the Moon, planets and many of the brighter deep-sky objects.