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Yes, the Celestron Astro FI 130mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope is designed to be controlled with your smart device using the free Celestron SkyPortal app. This app replaces the traditional telescope hand control for a 100% wireless experience.
The Astro FI 130mm telescope with its large aperture and fully coated optics offers dazzling views of a wide range of celestial objects. This includes craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the Great Red Spot on Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, the Hercules Globular Cluster, and much more.
SkyAlign technology makes setting up your telescope quick and easy. All you need to do is center any three bright objects in the eyepiece, and your telescope calculates its position. This allows you to generate a personalized Sky Tour of the best celestial objects to view based on your exact time and location.
Absolutely. The Astro FI 130mm telescope creates its own wireless connection, allowing it to communicate with your device even in remote locations where WiFi or cellular networks are not available.
Yes, the Astro FI 130mm telescope is user-friendly and suitable for both beginners and experienced stargazers. The integration with the Celestron SkyPortal app and the SkyAlign technology make it easy to locate and learn about various celestial objects.
Review Summary
2021-11-29T14:33:32
Have used their cousins. Looking forward to sky gazing.
Kenneth A.
2021-07-08T10:05:15
Great product
MARK J.
2021-02-01T07:55:58
SkyAlign doesn’t work
STEPHEN I.
2021-01-21T07:36:42
I love the scope! I am having some beginners problems, as I expected but so far I'm having a great time. I just have to get some cloud free nights and I still some problems with the align feature of the Skyportal but I wouldn't change my mind one bit!
Matthew M.
2021-01-01T07:32:26
This telescope is performing beautifully, as expected!
WILLIAM E.
2016-12-27T11:16:15
Christmas gift for Great nephew. Awesome product. He loves it.
Anthony C.
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Newtonian Reflector
130 mm (5.19 in)
650 mm (25.59 in)
5
25 mm (0.98 in)
26 x
10mm (0.39 in)
65 x
StarPointer
Single Fork Arm Altazimuth
Includes rubberized smartphone or tablet holder
Aluminum
307 x
19 x
13.1
1.07 arc seconds
0.89 arc seconds
345 x
Aluminum with SiO2
TBD
TBD
Up to 3 deg/second
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
SkyAlign, 3-Star Align, Solar System Align
Aux port for optional hand control
Over 120,000 objects including 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects
2-year Telescope Warranty
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Great telescope
By MARK J.
Great product
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By WILLIAM E.
This telescope is performing beautifully, as expected!
Enhance your astronomical experience with the Celestron Astro FI 130mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope, a high-quality and innovative instrument designed for the modern stargazer. This advanced telescope is not only sturdy and durable but also revolutionizes the way you engage with the cosmos.
Equipped with a substantial 5.1-inch aperture, the Astro FI 130mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope captures an impressive amount of light, resulting in brighter, more vivid images of celestial wonders. The large aperture, paired with a generous 1200mm focal length, ensures that both distant galaxies and nearby planetary bodies are observed with exceptional clarity and detail.
The telescope's advanced optics are fully coated, enhancing image brightness and sharpness, and providing you with breathtaking views of the lunar surface, Saturn's majestic rings, Jupiter's mysterious Great Red Spot, and deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula and the Hercules Globular Cluster.
One of the most innovative features of this telescope is its seamless integration with the Celestron SkyPortal app. This application transforms your smartphone or tablet into an intuitive hand control, offering a completely wireless stargazing experience. Simply align your device with the night sky, select an object on the screen, and watch as the Astro FI telescope automatically slews to your chosen celestial body, providing you with fascinating information about it.
The Astro FI 130 creates its own wireless connection, ensuring uninterrupted communication with your device, even in the most remote locations devoid of WiFi or cellular service. Setting up your telescope for observation is quick and effortless, thanks to Celestron's award-winning SkyAlign technology. Just center any three bright objects in the eyepiece, and the telescope will calculate its position, allowing you to generate a personalized Sky Tour of the night's best astronomical sights, tailored to your specific time and location.
Celestron's legacy of over 50 years in optical innovation is evident in the Astro FI 130mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a curious beginner, this telescope offers an unparalleled viewing experience, inviting you to discover the wonders of the universe with clarity and ease.
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