{"product_id":"explore-scientific-es-n130650-maz01-st10","title":"Explore Scientific Sidara Essential 130 Telescope","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e130mm (5.1\") Newtonian Reflector Optics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e650mm Focal Length (f\/5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential Alt-Azimuth Mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-Axis Slow-Motion Controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated SkyAssist Navigation Aid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSidara Essential 130 Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sidara Essential 130 combines a 130mm primary mirror with a 650mm focal length to create a versatile and approachable deep-sky instrument. This fast f\/5 optical system is engineered to capture significant light for viewing nebulae and galaxies, while its wide field of view simplifies the process of locating and tracking celestial objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 130mm f\/5 Newtonian Optical Tube\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 130mm aperture, this telescope gathers substantially more light than typical beginner instruments, allowing you to resolve finer details in distant galaxies and bring out faint structures in nebulae. The short 650mm focal length produces a wide true field of view, which makes it easier to frame large star clusters and locate targets by star-hopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fast f\/5 focal ratio is excellent for low-power, wide-field sweeping of the Milky Way. As with any fast Newtonian, some coma may be visible at the very edge of the field, a standard trade-off for the expansive views and bright images it produces at the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Essential Mount: Smooth Dual-Axis Slow Motion Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Essential alt-azimuth mount provides a stable, intuitive platform for the optical tube. Its key feature is the dual-axis slow-motion controls, which let you make fine adjustments on both axes to smoothly track objects as they drift across the sky due to Earth's rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis system eliminates the jerky movements common with simpler mounts, making it much easier to keep planets or star clusters centered in the eyepiece at high magnification. The mount's adjustable design also ensures you can set the telescope to a comfortable height, avoiding awkward viewing positions when observing objects near the zenith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSkyAssist Navigation: Simplifying Your Journey Across the Sky\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to make navigating the night sky more intuitive, the integrated SkyAssist system helps you locate celestial targets quickly. This feature lowers the learning curve for beginners, reducing the time spent searching and increasing the time spent observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy simplifying the process of finding objects, SkyAssist helps you build confidence and get more out of every session. It bridges the gap between manual star-hopping and a full GoTo system, aligning with the Sidara Essential 130's goal of delivering a more powerful observing experience that remains straightforward to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat kind of objects can I see with the Sidara Essential 130?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 130mm aperture is large enough to show you details in a wide range of celestial objects. You can observe the cloud bands of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn, and craters on the Moon. For deep-sky objects, you can see bright nebulae like the Orion Nebula (M42), galaxies like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), and dozens of star clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Sidara Essential 130 perform on large objects like the Andromeda Galaxy (M31)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe telescope's 650mm focal length makes it ideal for large, extended objects. It provides a wide field of view that can frame the entirety of the Andromeda Galaxy or the Pleiades star cluster (M45) in a single view with a low-power eyepiece, which is something telescopes with longer focal lengths struggle to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Sidara Essential 130 suitable for observing planets like Jupiter and Saturn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. While it is a wide-field instrument, the 130mm aperture resolves significant planetary detail. Using a higher-magnification eyepiece or a Barlow lens, you will be able to clearly see Jupiter's primary cloud bands and its four Galilean moons, as well as the rings of Saturn and its largest moon, Titan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eWhat do the dual-axis slow-motion controls on the Essential mount do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese controls allow you to make very fine, smooth adjustments to the telescope's position without having to unlock and move the entire mount. As an object drifts out of view, you simply turn the appropriate knob to track it precisely. This is essential for comfortable, high-power viewing of the Moon and planets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the SkyAssist feature help a beginner using the Sidara Essential 130?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkyAssist is a navigational aid designed to help you find objects in the night sky more easily than with a simple red-dot finder. It simplifies the process of pointing the telescope accurately at a desired target, reducing the frustration of searching and helping you spend more time observing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Sidara Essential 130 portable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this class of telescope is generally considered very portable. The optical tube and mount are relatively lightweight and can be assembled quickly, making the Sidara Essential 130 a great option for taking to dark-sky sites or for easy setup in a backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewtonian Reflector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130mm (5.1\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlt-Azimuth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-Axis Slow-Motion Cables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNavigation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkyAssist Aid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"DAV-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"DAV-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-title\"\u003eSidara Essential 130 Telescope \u0026amp; Mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"DAV-item-subtitle\"\u003e× 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSidara Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Explore Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52909276987677,"sku":"ES-N130650-MAZ01-ST10","price":560.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/5280\/1565\/files\/ExploreScientific-Sidara-Essential-130-1_3c1ea9e2-66f4-4134-9a0f-28194566aa6f.jpg?v=1789061035","url":"https:\/\/davidastro.com\/fr\/products\/explore-scientific-es-n130650-maz01-st10","provider":"David Astro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}