Sky Watcher Sky-Watcher Heritage 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian 5-inch Aperture Telescope – Innovative Collapsible Design – Easy to Use, Perfect for Beginners, Black/White (S11705)
Feast your eyes upon the wonders of the cosmos with the Sky-Watcher Heritage 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope. This innovative and compact marvel brings the vastness of the night sky right to your fingertips, making it the perfect tool for beginner stargazers and seasoned enthusiasts alike.
Don’t be fooled by its unassuming size – the Heritage 130 Dobsonian packs a powerful punch. Featuring a large aperture of over 5 inches, this telescope offers breathtaking views that rival those of its larger counterparts, all at a fraction of the cost. Prepare to be captivated by the vivid and mesmerizing detail that this compact wonder can reveal.
Drawing inspiration from the visionary John Dobson, a revered Vedantan monk and sidewalk astronomer, Sky-Watcher pays homage to his legacy with this exceptional telescope. Dobson was renowned for his ingenuity in constructing telescopes using low-cost materials, and the Heritage 130 continues this tradition with its innovative collapsible design. The base and optical tube effortlessly merge into a single tabletop package, making it incredibly easy to transport and set up wherever your astronomical adventures may take you.
Step into the shoes of a true astronomer with the Sky-Watcher Heritage 130. This telescope comes fully assembled right out of the box, allowing you to embark on your celestial explorations without delay. Equipped with two high-quality eyepieces (10mm and 25mm) and a starpointer finderscope, you’ll have everything you need to dive into the wonders of the night sky.
The Heritage 130 boasts top-notch craftsmanship, featuring borosilicate mirrors coated with aluminum and quartz. These meticulously designed mirrors deliver an impressive 94% reflectivity, ensuring that you experience the universe in all its brilliance, just as John Dobson envisioned.
Sky-Watcher stands behind their product’s quality with a generous two-year warranty. You can explore the cosmos with peace of mind, knowing that your telescope is backed by a company that believes in its reliability and durability.
Whether you’re a beginner searching for your first telescope or a seasoned astronomer looking for a portable yet powerful companion, the Sky-Watcher Heritage 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope is the ideal choice. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the universe and embark on a journey of discovery with this exceptional instrument.
Key Technical Specifications
- Aperture: 130mm (over 5 inches)
- Design: Dobsonian
- Optical Tube: Collapsible
- Optical Coatings: Radiant Aluminum Quartz (RAQ)
- Mirror Coatings: Borosilicate mirrors coated with aluminum and quartz
- Reflectivity: 94%
- Primary Mirror: Finely-crafted parabolic mirror
- Eyepieces: Two 1.25-inch eyepieces included (10mm and 25mm)
- Finder Scope: Starpointer finderscope included
- Base: Integrated with the optical tube for tabletop use
- No Assembly Required: Fully assembled out of the box
- Warranty: Two-year warranty
- Color: Black/White
Pros
- Compact and tabletop design is ideal for beginners or those with limited space
- Collapsible optical tube allows for easy storage and transportation
- Radiant Aluminum Quartz (RAQ) coatings provide excellent optical performance
- Borosilicate mirrors coated with aluminum and quartz enhance reflectivity to 94%
- Finely-crafted parabolic mirror ensures high-quality images
- Comes with two 1.25-inch eyepieces (10mm and 25mm) for different magnification options
- Starpointer finderscope included for easy object location
- No assembly required, ready to use out of the box
- Two-year warranty provides peace of mind
- Black/White color scheme adds a sleek and modern look
Cons
- Limited aperture size compared to larger telescopes, may not capture fainter objects as effectively
- Tabletop design may not be suitable for all observing conditions, such as unstable surfaces or high altitudes