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Sky-Watcher Explorer 130M

Purchased from South West Optics in March 2005 when I finally decided that I wanted to get back into active observing. I consider this to be my primary telescope – with the Antares 905 acting as the secondary.

Main Details

Sky-Watcher Explorer 130M

ItemValue
Aperture130mm
Focal Length900mm
Focal Ratio6.92

Magnifications With My Eyepieces

EyepieceMagnification
32mm28.12
25mm36
15mm60
10mm90
6mm150

Further Information

How not to centre-spot the mirror of a 130M.
One of the reviews I read before getting the 130M.