Meade Polaris 130mm (5.1") 650mm f/5.0 German Equatorial Reflector Telescope
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Meade Polaris 130mm (5.1") 650mm f/5.0 German Equatorial Reflector Telescope, Red Dot Viewfinder, Rack-and-Pinion Focuser, MA6.3, MA9, MA26 Eyepieces

SKU: MDPGER130

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Israel P : What mount would I need to buy to attach a Canon EF camera on the eye piece?
Shopper : Where is this made?ANDREW R : I believe that it was manufactured in China for Meade
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2021-02-15T08:00:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice telescope

Arrived quickly and assembly was fairly easy. Now it’s time to start using.

JOSEPH H.

2017-01-04T05:48:52

Rated 4 out of 5

assembly could be easier

paper instructions and dvd instructions seem to contradict each other. video made balancing the instrument seem easy, but I struggled with it. 3 hours later....I was finally outside enjoying this telescope!

Wynne j.

2016-10-31T07:03:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Arrived quickly, setup was easy with some you-tube help on setting the mount and works really well

Arrived quickly, setup was easy with some you-tube help on setting the mount and works really well. Enjoying star gazing with the family.

GREGORY B.

2016-09-07T08:13:28

Rated 5 out of 5

It's a very nice package

Purchased for my grandson. Took it out last nite on back wooden deck for a spin. It was perfectly colimated (spelling?) with being an f/ 5.0 it was a very nice wide field. I checked using my very old orthoscopic eyepieces against the Meade cheapie Possl's and the field was amazing. Flat and larger than my old eyepieces. Vibration on deck was very minimal. It's a very nice package.

Herbert L.

Meade Polaris 130mm Specifications

  • Optical Tube Design

    130mm (5.1") Aperture Reflecting Telescope with dovetail

  • Focal Length

    650mm (f/5.0)

  • Mount Type

    Large-size German Equatorial with slow-motion controls

  • Setting Circles

    Two (2) axis - RA and DEC

  • Latitude Control

    Includes scale

  • Focuser

    Rack and Pinion

  • Eyepieces

    Three (3) 1.25" MA (26mm, 9mm & 6.3mm)

  • Barlow Lens

    2X

  • Viewfinder

    Red Dot

  • Tripod

    Pre-assembled full-height stainless-steel tube legs

  • Accessory Tray

    Quick locking design

  • Dimensions

    870 x 870 x 1555mm / 34.25 x 34.25 x 61.22"

  • Weight

    12kg / 26.45lbs

  • UPC Code

    709942996890

About Meade Polaris 130mm

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It's a very nice package

By Herbert L.

Purchased for my grandson. Took it out last nite on back wooden deck for a spin. It was perfectly colimated (spelling?) with being an f/ 5.0 it was a very nice wide field. I checked using my very old orthoscopic eyepieces against the Meade cheapie Possl's and the field was amazing. Flat and larger than my old eyepieces. Vibration on deck was very minimal. It's a very nice package.

Nice telescope

By JOSEPH H.

Arrived quickly and assembly was fairly easy. Now it’s time to start using.

The Meade Polaris 130mm (5.1") 650mm f/5.0 German Equatorial Reflector Telescope is a beginner telescope with a 130mm aperture, reasonable size for first time observers. The equatorial mount included has slow motions controls for easy tracking of the night sky and Meade has also included 3 eyepieces of different magnifications with purchase of the Meade Polaris 130mm Reflector Telescope. As an added bonus, the AutoStar Suite Astronomy Planetarium DVD (Windows PC only) has over 10,000 celestial objects included and the end user can print star charts.

Meade Polaris 130mm Features

  • Telescope comes complete with everything you need to view the wonders of the night sky the first time out
  • 130mm (5.1") Reflecting Telescope delivers bright and detailed images that is perfect for viewing celestial objects
  • Features a larger stable equatorial mount with slow motion controls that makes it easy to track celestial objects as they move across the night sky
  • Comes with 3 eyepieces that provide low, medium and high powered magnification for viewing a wide range of objects (Moon, planets, or deep-sky)

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Key Features

  • Features a larger stable equatorial mount
  • Comes with 3 eyepieces that provide low
  • Telescope comes complete

What's in the box:

  • Meade Polaris 130mm (5.1) 650mm f/5.0 German Equatorial Reflector Telescope
  • Rack-and-Pinion Focuser
  • German Equatorial Mount with Slow Motion Controls
  • Setting Circles
  • Latitude Control
  • MA6.3 & MA9 and MA26 Eyepieces
  • 2x Barlow
  • Red Dot Viewfinder
  • Adjustable Height Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
  • Astronomical Software and Instructional DVD
  • Meade 1 Year Limited Warranty