What can you see with the Orion 09007 SpaceProbe 130ST Equatorial reflector telescope?

The Orion SpaceProbe 130ST reflector telescope is perfect for the more serious beginner or intermediate stargazer. With a 130 millimeter parabolic primary mirror, the 130ST provides great views of deep-sky objects on the included EQ-2 mount and stable tripod.

What can I see with the Orion 130ST?

Orion SpaceProbe 130ST – Overview. The SpaceProbe’s 5.1″ parabolic primary mirror is a good size for a beginner’s telescope. Its primary mirror allows great views of the planets and moon, and its wide field of view is great for bright nebulas, galaxies and star clusters.

How do you use a reflector telescope?

Set up the telescope, point it at the sky and remove the lens cap. Put the weakest magnification eyepiece on the eyepiece mount and rotate the telescope until the moon comes into view. Make slight adjustments to the telescope position until the moon appears to be centered in the field of view.

What telescope is best for viewing galaxies?

High-end pick: Celestron Advanced VX8 The Advanced VX 8 is the biggest reflector made by Celestron, one of the most trustable brands when it comes to telescopes. The specifications are perfect for galaxy viewing.

What telescope Do I need to see the rings of Saturn?

The rings of Saturn should be visible in even the smallest telescope at 25x. A good 3-inch scope at 50x can show them as a separate structure detached on all sides from the ball of the planet.

What’s better reflector or refractor?

If you are interested in astrophotography, purchasing a refractor is a better option because of it’s specialized optic design that captures deep space objects like galaxies and nebulae. If you are interested in brighter celestial objects like the Moon or planets or a beginner, a reflector telescope is ideal.

How do you use a 700mm reflector telescope?

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1. Practise setting up when you are indoors and have lots of light.
2. Take your telescope outside.
3. Let your telescope adjust to the outside temperature, as the lens may fog up.
4. Choose the darkest spot available.
5. Set up on a flat surface with a wide view of the sky.

Is it OK to look at the moon through a telescope?

Although it will not damage your eyes, the Moon’s brightness can be diminished by using a neutral-density Moon filter or by placing a stop-down mask in front of your telescope. Stopping down a telescope to about 2 or 3 inches in aperture will make moonlight more manageable.

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