Sky-Watcher Newton 130/650 Crayford 1:10 OTA Reflector Telescope
Professional Newtonian Reflector for Astrophotography
This **Newtonian reflector telescope** represents a powerful optical instrument designed primarily for astrophotography and deep sky observation. With a 130mm primary mirror diameter and 650mm focal length, it offers an f/5 aperture ratio that ensures bright and contrasty images with minimal distortions. The parabolic primary mirror guarantees sharp images right to the edge of the field of view, which is crucial for high-quality astrophotographic captures.
Advanced Crayford Focuser System
The telescope features a precise dual-speed **Crayford focuser** with 1:10 reduction ratio, enabling extremely fine focusing adjustments. The standard 2″ output with 1.25″ reduction provides flexibility when selecting eyepieces and accessories. The basic equipment includes a quality 2″ eyepiece with 28mm focal length, providing 23x magnification and a wide field of view ideal for observing extended objects.
Key Technical Specifications:
- Aperture: 130mm (5.1″)
- Focal length: 650mm
- Focal ratio: f/5
- Primary mirror: Parabolic
- Focuser: Dual-speed Crayford 1:10
- Focuser diameter: 2″ with 1.25″ adapter
- Finder scope: 6x30
- Weight: 3.7kg (8.2 lbs)
- Tube rings included
Black Diamond Series Design
The Black Diamond version features an elegant black tube with white mounting rings, which not only gives the telescope a professional appearance but also minimizes light reflections during observation. The matte black surface helps maintain stable tube temperature and reduces unwanted light effects. The package includes sturdy mounting rings for attachment to astronomical mounts.
Enhanced Navigation and Portability
For sky orientation, the telescope is equipped with a 6x30 finder scope that facilitates object location and enables quick navigation between target areas. The compact dimensions and weight of only 3.7kg make this **telescope suitable for mobile observation** as well as stationary astrophotographic projects. The optical quality and f/5 speed predestine this instrument primarily for photographing nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters.
Ideal Applications:
- Deep sky astrophotography
- Nebula and galaxy imaging
- Star cluster observation
- Wide-field astronomical photography
- Visual deep sky observation
- Portable astronomical setup
Performance and Image Quality
The fast f/5 optical system excels in capturing faint deep sky objects with relatively short exposure times. The parabolic primary mirror eliminates spherical aberration, delivering crisp star images across the entire field of view. This makes it an excellent choice for both visual observation and serious astrophotography work.
Complete Package Contents
The telescope comes as a complete optical tube assembly (OTA) ready for mounting on your preferred equatorial or alt-azimuth mount. The package includes:
- 130mm f/5 Newtonian optical tube
- Dual-speed Crayford focuser with 1:10 fine adjustment
- 2″ eyepiece (28mm focal length)
- 6x30 finder scope with mounting bracket
- Tube rings for mount attachment
- 1.25″ eyepiece adapter
About Sky-Watcher Brand
Sky-Watcher ranks among the world's leading manufacturers of astronomical telescopes and accessories, having built a reputation over decades as a reliable partner for both beginner and experienced astronomers. The brand is renowned for its emphasis on quality optics at reasonable prices and continuous innovations in astronomical technology. The Newton 130/650 Crayford represents the typical qualities of this brand - precise manufacturing, thoughtful design, and excellent performance-to-price ratio, making it a popular instrument among astronomers worldwide. Sky-Watcher's commitment to advancing amateur astronomy has made their telescopes trusted tools in observatories and backyards across the globe.
Specifications
Type of telescope:
Newton reflectors
Optical scheme:
Newton
Focal length:
650 mm
Aperture:
130 mm (5″)
Aperture ratio:
5
Resolving capacity:
0.88"
Limit value:
12.4 magnitude
Light gathering capacity:
344x
Product range:
Explorer
Max. useful magnification:
260x
Connection type:
2″
Mounting:
No mount
Recommended for:
Advanced, Experienced
Application area:
Astrophotography, Deep Sky observation, Planets observation
Package contents of "Sky-Watcher Newton 130/650 Crayford 1:10 OTA Reflector Telescope":
✅ Telescope 130/650 1:10
✅ Eyepiece (magnification): 28mm 2″ (23x)
✅ Finder scope: 6x30
Typical magnifications
The recommended magnification is highlighted in yellow.
D = telescope aperture in millimeters
