--- product_id: 1150975 title: "Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope for Deep-Sky Beginners | Large 130mm Optics, Bright Moon & Deep-Sky Views, Perfect First Telescope, German Equatorial Mount with Easy Manual Controls" brand: "celestron" price: "C$62056" currency: NIO in_stock: true category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/1150975-celestron-astromaster-130eq-telescope-for-deep-sky-beginners-large-130mm store_origin: NI region: Nicaragua --- # 130mm aperture for bright, detailed views German Equatorial mount with precise slow-motion controls Tool-free quick setup & adjustable tripod Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope for Deep-Sky Beginners | Large 130mm Optics, Bright Moon & Deep-Sky Views, Perfect First Telescope, German Equatorial Mount with Easy Manual Controls **Brand:** celestron **Price:** C$62056 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Unlock the Universe: See More, Track Better, Stargaze Smarter! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope for Deep-Sky Beginners | Large 130mm Optics, Bright Moon & Deep-Sky Views, Perfect First Telescope, German Equatorial Mount with Easy Manual Controls by celestron - **How much does it cost?** C$62056 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/1150975-celestron-astromaster-130eq-telescope-for-deep-sky-beginners-large-130mm) ## Best For - celestron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted celestron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted Legacy & Support:** Backed by Celestron’s 2-year US warranty and expert support, join a community of astronomy enthusiasts who never miss a moment. - • **Complete Beginner’s Kit:** Includes 20mm & 10mm eyepieces, StarPointer red dot finderscope, plus free Starry Night software to plan your cosmic adventures. - • **Pinpoint Precision Tracking:** German Equatorial mount with dual slow-motion knobs lets you smoothly follow celestial objects with professional accuracy. - • **Stellar Clarity, Every Night:** 130mm Newtonian reflector with premium aluminum & SiO₂ coatings delivers crisp, bright views of planets and deep-sky wonders. - • **Ready in Minutes, No Tools Needed:** Simple assembly and adjustable tripod mean you’re stargazing faster—perfect for spontaneous backyard astronomy sessions. ## Overview The Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ is a beginner-friendly telescope featuring a large 130mm aperture Newtonian reflector with premium coatings for bright, detailed views. Its German Equatorial mount with slow-motion controls enables precise manual tracking of celestial objects. Quick, tool-free assembly and an adjustable tripod make setup effortless. The package includes essential eyepieces, a red dot finderscope, and free astronomy software, all backed by a 2-year warranty and US-based support—ideal for new astronomers eager to explore planets, the moon, and deep-sky objects. ## Description Discover the night sky with the Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ, a powerful, beginner-friendly telescope designed for both planetary and deep-sky viewing. Its impressive 130mm (5.1") primary mirror gathers plenty of light, revealing detailed views of Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons, lunar craters, and distant galaxies like Andromeda. Aluminum and SiO₂ coatings boost brightness and contrast, delivering stunning clarity on every target. The sturdy German equatorial mount features slow-motion control knobs that let you make precise manual adjustments in right ascension and declination, perfect for smoothly centering and following objects. Assembly is fast and frustration-free thanks to the simple design with just a few key parts; no tools are required. The adjustable full-height tripod ensures a stable base and can be customized for comfortable viewing for adults or kids, in a standing or seated position. The 130EQ comes complete with essential accessories, including a 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector (providing 33x magnification), a 10mm eyepiece for higher-power 65x views, a StarPointer™ red dot finderscope to help you quickly locate objects, and a free download of top-rated astronomy software Starry Night to help plan your stargazing sessions. Weighing just 17 lb (7.71 kg) fully assembled, this telescope is easy to move and set up in your backyard or at a dark-sky site. Backed by Celestron’s 2-Year Warranty and US-based technical support, the AstroMaster 130EQ is the perfect choice for beginners eager to explore the wonders of the universe. ## Features - POWERFUL TELESCOPE FOR ASTRONOMY BEGINNERS: The AstroMaster 130EQ delivers sharp optics, a stable equatorial mount, and smooth manual controls, making it the top choice for beginners ready to explore the night sky. - HIGH-QUALITY 130MM OPTICS: Enjoy views through the 130mm (5”) Newtonian reflector, which features high-quality aluminum and SiO₂ coatings and enough light-gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects. - SMOOTH, ACCURATE POINTING: Effortlessly aim and center your target using the two slow-motion control knobs for right ascension and declination whether you’re observing planets or deep-sky objects. - QUICK SETUP: With just a few key parts to assemble, you can go from box to backyard in minutes—no tools required. The sturdy, adjustable tripod provides stable, comfortable viewing tailored to your height, perfect for adults or kids, standing or seated. - INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector, 10mm eyepiece, and a StarPointer red dot finderscope. You'll also receive a FREE download of one of the top-rated astronomy software programs. - UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000MLL6RS | | Additional Features | German Equatorial Mount with Slow-Motion Control Knobs, Permanently Mounted StarPointer, TheSkyX - First Light Edition Astronomy Software | | Best Sellers Rank | #209 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #3 in Telescope Reflectors | | Brand | Celestron | | Built-In Media | 20mm eyepiece with built-in erect image corrector, Optical tube, Red-dot finderscope, Standard 10mm eyepiece, Tripod and mount (preassembled) | | Coating | Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂ | | Compatible Devices | iPhone, iPad, Android devices | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (3,434) | | Dawes Limit | 0.89 arc_sec | | Exit Pupil Diameter | 1.44 millimeters | | Eye Piece Lens Description | Standard 10mm eyepiece | | Field Of View | 0.67 degrees | | Finderscope | Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope | | Focal Length Description | 650 millimeters | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234310451 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 38"D x 38"W x 56"H | | Item Weight | 17 pounds | | Manufacturer | Celestron Acquisition LLC | | Manufacturer Part Number | 31045 | | Model Name | AstroMaster 130EQ | | Model Number | 31045 | | Mount | Equatorial Mount | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Objective Lens Diameter | 13 centimeters | | Optical-Tube Length | 55.2 centimeters | | Power Source | Not Battery Powered | | UPC | 050234310451 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY | | Zoom Ratio | 90 multiplier x | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Eye Piece Lens Description:** Standard 10mm eyepiece - **Finderscope:** Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope - **Focus Type:** Manual Focus - **Model Name:** AstroMaster 130EQ - **Objective Lens Diameter:** 13 centimeters - **Optical Tube Length:** 55.2 centimeters - **Power Source:** Not Battery Powered - **Product Dimensions:** 38"D x 38"W x 56"H - **Telescope Mount Description:** Equatorial Mount ## Images ![Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope for Deep-Sky Beginners | Large 130mm Optics, Bright Moon & Deep-Sky Views, Perfect First Telescope, German Equatorial Mount with Easy Manual Controls - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51DI6XRf2IL.jpg) ![Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope for Deep-Sky Beginners | Large 130mm Optics, Bright Moon & Deep-Sky Views, Perfect First Telescope, German Equatorial Mount with Easy Manual Controls - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RO009295L.jpg) ![Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope for Deep-Sky Beginners | Large 130mm Optics, Bright Moon & Deep-Sky Views, Perfect First Telescope, German Equatorial Mount with Easy Manual Controls - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Cxfmc8vGL.jpg) ![Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope for Deep-Sky Beginners | Large 130mm Optics, Bright Moon & Deep-Sky Views, Perfect First Telescope, German Equatorial Mount with Easy Manual Controls - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UAX1UgqsL.jpg) ![Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Telescope for Deep-Sky Beginners | Large 130mm Optics, Bright Moon & Deep-Sky Views, Perfect First Telescope, German Equatorial Mount with Easy Manual Controls - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51MaEeLKWuL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What size optics do I need to see Mars in detail? I'd appreciate a product link on amazon** A: 2017 so answering for mostly others. To see any detail on Mars or Saturn and Jupiter you are going to need at least 6 to 8 inch dia and around 1000 to 2000 focal length so C 8 sct or better is your best bet. That's going to run you about $1000 but you will be using a barlow lens eyepiece holder to double or even triple the magnification ($100). At those magnifications you are going to need a decent rocksolid tripod and mount. ($800-$1500) The mount will track the planet. Otherwise the planet will be out of your field of view in 15 seconds. The mount IS more important than the telescope. After you have done all this, when you look down the telescope you are going to be disappointed because you are going to see a blurry fuzzy dot but the good news is that in the last 20 years we now have cheap ($150) cameras that we can attach to the telescope and by capturing video and using a standard PC to process the video you can get that picture of Mars that you want. Oh btw don't try to use a DSLR. So anyway that all adds up to close to $3000 and it's very easy to spend another $1000 on accessories and extra eyepieces and adaptors so you will also be able to see nebula and other cool things. I recommend you spend an hour a day for at least a week on the internet before you buy anything so that you will have realistic expectations. Oh and looking at stars is boring in my opinion. Telescopes make dim stars visible but you are still looking at a bright dot. Oh and the $299 telescope in this listing is good value if you just want to look at the moon. **Q: is this sturdy enough for a canon rebel xs to sit on or any dslr for that matter?** A: I mount my Canon EOS 77D just fine. You do have to adjust the offset weights to re-balance it, but I've not had any problems so far. **Q: motor vs non motor** A: Motor definitely, makes life a lot easier ... no more fumbling with the control knobs trying to keep your objects centered. Whoever claims the motor does not work has not tried hard enough. For what it costs that motor works very well. **Q: Can this be left undercover outside?** A: No. The tripod collapses pretty easily, though, and the scope comes off without any issues. ## Frequently Bought Together - Celestron - AstroMaster 130EQ Newtonian Telescope - Reflector Telescope for Beginners - Fully-Coated Glass Optics - Adjustable-Height Tripod - Bonus Astronomy Software Package - Celestron – Smartphone Photography Adapter for Telescope – Digiscoping Smartphone Adapter – Capture Photos and Video Through Your Telescope or Spotting Scope Eyepiece - Celestron 8 Piece Telescope Accessory Kit – Eyepieces, 2X Barlow Lens, Colored Filters, Moon Filter and Sturdy Carry Case --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ni/products/1150975-celestron-astromaster-130eq-telescope-for-deep-sky-beginners-large-130mm](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/1150975-celestron-astromaster-130eq-telescope-for-deep-sky-beginners-large-130mm) --- *Product available on Desertcart Nicaragua* *Store origin: NI* *Last updated: 2026-08-11*