The highly portable Sky-Watcher Explorer 130P (AZ-GTi), has been designed to be controlled wirelessly with your Smartphone or Tablet, using the free SynScan App for iOS or Android. The AZ-GTi mounting, with it's built-in WiFi module, creates it's very own Wi-Fi network, so the mount can be used anywhere, without any reliance on other WiFi or mobile networks. After entering your coordinates into the App and following a simple alignment procedure, you are ready to explore the universe using the App's intuitive touchscreen menu.

The AZ-GTi and SynScan App provides full computerised GO-TO control, allowing the telescope to be automatically slewed to any one of the objects in the App's extensive database of 10,000+ celestial objects. Incorporates Sky-Watcher's Freedom-Find patented Dual-Encoder Technology, which allows the telescope to be moved manually in either axis without the mount losing its positional information. This gives the user enormous freedom, convenience and flexibility during observational sessions. 

The compact but powerful Explorer 130P  telescope is ideal for the observation of double-stars, and the surface detail of the Moon & bright planets. Its high-resolution optical system is multi-coated to maximise contrast and image sharpness.

Main Features:

• Magnifications (with optics supplied): x26 & x65
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260
• Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130 mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 650 mm (f/5)
• Eyepieces Supplied (1.25''): 10mm & 25mm
• Red Dot Finder
• 90 grad Star Diagonal (1.25'')
• AZ-GTi WiFi Go-To Alt-Azimuth Mount (3/8'' screw thread)
• Controller: Free SynScan App for iOS and Android mobile device or Synscan Hand Controller (available separately)
• SynScan App Database: Total 10,000+ Objects. Deep Sky Objects: 10759, including Messier, NGC, IC, Caldwell Catalogues, Named DSOs, Named Stars: 305, Double Stars: 55, Solar system objects: 7 planets, Sun , Moon. (Unlimited objects when working with a 3rd party planetarium software).
• SynScan App Alignment Method: Brightest Star Alignment, North-Level Alignment
• SynScan App's Other Features: Tonight's Best Sky Tour, Point and Go with a mobile device, Identification of Celestial Objects, Remote control over Internet, User defined objects, Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE)
• Pointing Accuracy: Up to 10 arc-minute (RMS)
• Resolution: 2073600 Counts/Rev., 0.625 arc-second
• Resolution of Aux. R.A./Dec. Axis Encoders: 1068 Counts/Rev., approx. 20 arc-minutes
• Freedom-Find? Dual-Encoder Technology
• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, Alignment-Free Solar Tracking
• Slewing Speeds: 0.5X, 1.0x, 8.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 800x
• Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking
• Motor: DC Servo Motor, Gear Ratio 6480
• 45mm Sky-Watcher/Vixen type dovetail saddle
• Interface: SynScan Hand Control Port, DSLR Shutter Release Port (optional cables available separately), Built-in Wi-Fi Module
• Connectivity: ASCOM platform for Windows PC, Mobile planetarium App for iOS and Android ( SkySafari Plus/Pro, more are coming).
• Network Protocol: UDP, Port 11880
• Adjustable Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
• Height of Tripod/Mount (excl. OTA): 80.5cm - 152cm
• Total Weight with Tripod: 7.45kg
• Power Requirement: 8 AA Size Batteries (not supplied) or External Power Supply (DC 7.5~14V, 0.75A) Tip Positive.

SKY-WATCHER DELUXE MIRROR COATINGS

Most reflectors today usually have a coat of aluminium as the mirror surface and then an overcoat of silicon monoxide or silicon dioxide to protect it. Silicon dioxide produces a much more durable coat than silicon monoxide but requires specialized equipment to apply it and is therefore more expensive. Protection is needed, because in most reflectors, the mirror is open to the elements and deterioration of the reflective layer reduces the resolution of the telescope. ALL Sky-Watcher reflectors are Multi-Coated with Silicon Dioxide as standard for Optimum Durability and Long Term Performance.

''This is a fun system to use. Although there is an option to connect a SynScan hand controller, to get the most of this setup its worth downloading the SynScan app for your smartphone. The SkyMax-127 feels like the future of telescope control, certainly for anyone that likes technology and is just beginning their exploration of the sky''

BBC SKY AT NIGHT MAGAZINE

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