Celestron SkyProdigy 130 Reflector Telescope
Item#: HN-CELE447
Price:
$699.00
48%
Product Summary
Look to the stars and view where few men have gone before with this SkyProdigy reflector telescope by Celestron. With electronic motors and an onboard computer, this telescope makes it easy to look for planets, stars, and comets. A built-in digital camera lets you snap quick images of the view, and the StarSense technology makes it easy to tell the telescope what you want to see. One touch and this telescope will have you searching the skies like a pro.
What's Included
CD-ROM “The SkyX” First Light Edition Astronomy Software
Description
THE SMARTEST TELESCOPE IN THE UNIVERSE!
A truly revolutionary product with ground breaking technology, SkyProdigy™ is the product of a culmination of decades of telescope advancements. It combines electronic motors, an intelligent on-board computer, a digital camera and StarSense™ technology to create an automatic, instant alignment telescope that requires no input from the user. Simply turn it on, push a button and enjoy the view! It’s that easy.
The SkyProdigy’s automatic alignment process takes only a few minutes, then you will be ready to select from thousands of objects to view. Not sure what to look at? Select the Sky Tour option; this feature offers a customized list of the best objects in the sky to view for your exact time and location anywhere in the world!
No knowledge of the night sky is required. One touch innovation turns anyone into an instant astronomer!
SkyProdigy 130 - General Features
- Fully Automatic Alignment Procedure
- Fully Computerized Altazimuth Mount
- Quick-Release Fork Arm Mount and Optical Tube for Easy, Quick No Tool Set Up
- Sturdy Stainless Steel Tripod and Accessory Tray
- CD-ROM “The SkyX” First Light Edition Astronomy Software Which Provides Education About the Sky
- Battery Pack Providing over 30 Hours of Power - 8 D Cell Batteries Required
SkyProdigy 130 - Computerized Mount Features
- Proven Computer Control Technology
- Database Allows Telescope to Automatically Locate Over 4,000 Celestial Objects
- Proprietary StarSense Technology Provides a Completely Automatic Alignment Process with No User Intervention Required
- Flash Upgradeable Hand Control Software for Downloading Product Updates Over the Internet
Dimensions & Specifications
Aperture
130mm
Battery Type
8 D Cell
Brand
Celestron
Eyepiece 1
25mm (26x)
Eyepiece 2
9mm (72x)
Features
Alt-Az Mount, GoTo
Finderscope
StarPointer
Focal Length
650mm
Focal Ratio
f/5
Good for Astrophotography
Yes
GoTo
Yes
Highest Useful Magnification
307x
Lens Coating
Standard
Limiting Magnitude
13.1
Mount Design
Computerized GOTO
Object Database
4000 objects
Optical Design
Reflector
Recommended Usage
Astrophotography, Viewing Galaxies/Star Clusters, Viewing Nebulae, Viewing the Planets
Resolution
1.07 Arc Sec
Star Diagonal
1.25/2 Inch
Telescopes Series
Celestron SkyProdigy Telescopes
User Level
For the Beginner, For the Enthusiast
Warranty
2-Year Limited
Weight Complete
18 lbs.
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by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Strong construction (5)
- Quality lenses (4)
- Accurate (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
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Pros
- Accurate
- Easy to Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about Celestron SkyProdigy 130 Reflector Telescope:
Not much knowledge about Astronomy. Celestron 130 guides me travel through out the galaxy. I would recommend this product to anyone. Only a bad thing,here, there are not many cases to put it in. Need to find out a specific size case.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
- User Friendly
Cons
- Haven't found one yet
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about Celestron SkyProdigy 130 Reflector Telescope:
I have been shopping around for a telescope for quite some time now and this one is the best! I wanted a really good scope so I could see surface details on the moon and other deep space objects. With no previous knowledge of astronomy or how a telescope works I was able to navigate the sky with the greatest of ease using this 130 model. I thought the automatic alignment feature was a gimmick, but after using it first hand it truly does what it says. I live in a very populated area and set this scope up on my balcony. There is a light in the back and I was afraid that the camera wouldn't be able to find the stars it needed to align because of it. It wasn't a problem at all. Not only does the SkyProdigy 130 figure out where it's looking in the sky in under 3 minutes but you can search for planets in the solar system, well known stars and even galaxies! You can see a few stars with the naked eye but with this telescope you unlock hundreds upon hundreds of stars that you can't normally see with lots of light pollution from the city lights. The star tour feature is cool because it shows you highlights of what is around the area your looking at and it can even identify objects you randomly find. I was blown away at how easy this scope was to set up and use. If you don't know anything about scopes or you just want a great way to learn about the stars your search ends here. Super satisfied!! Great job Celestron!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Photo of the Moon using Celestron SkyProdigy 130!
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about Celestron SkyProdigy 130 Reflector Telescope:
I love mine! Was pretty easy to get together. My only complaint so far is the battery setup with the bag. Otherwise, great product!
Pros
- Accurate
- Easy to Use
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about Celestron SkyProdigy 130 Reflector Telescope:
Enjoying my purchase very much
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Easy to Use
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Astronomy
Comments about Celestron SkyProdigy 130 Reflector Telescope:
Great scope for a beginner. Easy to use and set up. Looks really cool too. Trustworthy brand and SOLID construction. Will buy more of this brand in the future and only from this site.
- Was this a gift?:
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