Telescope 130EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescopes for Adults, Professional Telescopes for Adults Astronomy, Comes with 1.5X Barl

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars | 1,170 ratings

Price: 263.99

Last update: 01-09-2025


About this item

【130mm Large Aperture】Large aperture 130mm telescope, high resolution, good light collecting ability, imaging brighter, more suitable for the observation of deep space celestial objective.
【High Quality Optics】The telescope adopts a sturdy and light fram structure, the carbon fiber was covering on the telescope surface, sophisticated technology. Objective lens features fully-coated glass optics, it can improve the optical system performance of astronomical telescopes, help you observe brighter, more detailed planets.
【German Equatorial Mount】German Equatorial with dial and fine-turned control cables. Adjust rod to desired position, then easily secure by tightening knob. Precise positioning and fast tracking of celestial bodies make your observation more stable. You can enjoy the amazing process of manual tracking of the moon and planets.
【Stable Tripod】The telescope comes with a high-quality large diameter adjustable aluminum alloy tripod. Extra a tray is attached for storing small temporary attachment. The tripod stable structure stable enable you to Locate celestial objects smoothly and accurately.
【Multiple Accessories】Come with 2 High-quality Eyepieces, a 1.5X Erecting Barlow Lens, a 1.25" 13% Transmission Moon Filter, a Cellphone Adapter. The telescope contains all the accessories you need to observe. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, we will do our best to help you in 24 hours.

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Top reviews from the United States

Michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars Great first telescope
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
This is the first telescope Ive purchased. The quality and design is great! Setting it up was pretty easy. Overall great value and happy with the purchase.
Naterman
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic and very capable telescope
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2022
This was my first telescope and must I say it's a big boy lol. It was decently simple to put together but take your time with it.. things can start looking the same with the mount pieces especially so really look at the pictures in the instructions and once it's all put together it's easy to use. The stand is very light weight and very adjustable. (All aluminum)

A HUGE tip here: I've learned the real trick to getting the best views when it comes to telescopes and viewing objects further away especially... is having a wide range of decently quality eye pieces.

The scope itself is just the motor... And it's got power, but the power is useless unless it has somewhere to go.. and having the proper lenses and eye pieces is truly the key to actually seeing clearly what you're trying to see.

I went with the Celestron lense case that cost around $190 and was very pleased with the array of choices.
Also anything in the lens catigory thats "Barlow" is good stuff and the standard. Just know that you really get what you pay for when it comes to this stuff... A lens from China will never be as good as a Barlow lens from Germany. Period. There's no short cuts with this lens stuff. You want good pictures, then you gotta pay a litte more.

For beginners: using a manual telescope like this is good practice to getting the hang of what it actually takes to view the cosmos. We don't think about it, but in looking at space objects even the moon, you are literally "chasing" the objects in the night sky. We don't think about it, but the earth is always spinning and moving and thus, the objects your trying to see are also in constant slow motion, so be ready to constantly adjust the scope in micro adjustments. It's pretty fun actually but can be annoying if your still new to all this.

Love the scope, love the stand, love the set up and the look. This scope can do so much more if only it's paired with the right array different lenses and sizes. ???????? It truly does make the difference between a foggy or fuzzy image vs a perfectly clear and correct distance.

The scope set up is pretty big so be sure to have some space available when you use it in your home or yard. I'd also recommend getting a travel case as this setup doesn't have anything to protect it when traveling. (I just saved all the packaging/boxes it shipped with and carefully put each piece back in it's package and keep it safe from being damaged that way.

Good luck!
Ariel Self
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful piece of equipment
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
I bought this telescope for my boyfriends birthday. We sat under the stars for hours with it. Great product, a bit heavy but easy to disassemble and reassemble. Came with a carrying case. I'd absolutely purchase again in the future.
Larry P
4.0 out of 5 stars Solomark 130EQ - Nice quality - Decent value - Some issues
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2022
Let me start by saying that I am a complete novice and that this review is looking through that purview. I’ve had the Solomark 130EQ now for about a month and I have used it about a dozen times. Overall, happy with purchase. However, a couple of things make me wish I would have looked more closely at other, more established brands.

The first thing I noticed was the excellent care that was taken by the company to ensure that it was packed well for shipping – very impressive. Assembly (even for a novice) was relatively simple…the YouTube video was very helpful. The carbon fiber tube looks amazing! I rated this as a 4 star on the “For Beginners” section because of the finder scope (more on that below). Getting used to the equatorial mount has been challenging. But it is a great part of the overall value along with the other accessories to get a beginner going right away. The cell phone attachment was a nice add. The pictures I’ve taken have turned out well. I would recommend looking at purchasing a remote shutter control to eliminate the need to touch the phone to take a picture.

I don’t have any experience with other branded eyepieces. However, the 10mm and 20mm that were included seem to be of decent quality. The images have been clear (although, I’ve only concentrated on the moon so far). Additionally, the moon filter and the 1.5x Barlow were thoughtful additions to the package. Although, the included Barlow appears to be of lesser quality than the eyepieces.

Concerns:
* My biggest complaint is with the included finder scope. This was a bit of a disappointment. It is constructed of very cheap plastic and the visual image is not very clear. This was quite surprising, considering the apparent quality of the rest of the unit and diminishes the overall quality and value of the 130EQ. I would expect to find this finder scope on a child’s telescope. The adjustment screws are not very sturdy and frustratingly difficult to align with the main tube. I looked on the Solomark page for a replacement finder scope and there were none. The page did show a universal dovetail mount…which, can be used for several other branded finder scopes. But when I inquired if it would work for the 130EQ, I was told that it would not and to check with the company ZWO. There did not appear to be any options there either...not really sure why they sent me there. I then posted the question on the Solomark “contact us” page and have received no reply to date (very frustrating). I then posted the question on Solomark’s Facebook page…no reply there either...customer service could be better.
* The description states that the eyepieces are Plossl. However, the eyepieces are marked as K10 and K20. This would indicate that they are Kellner eyepieces and not Plossls as the description states. For a beginner, it might not make much of a difference. However, it is a bit misleading and does lower the overall value. Plan on upgrading the eyepieces with a wider FOV.

Overall, I think the 130EQ is worth considering for adult beginners. The unit appears to be sturdy and of good quality. The included accessories are enough to get a beginner and moderate user going quickly without becoming bored. The finder scope issue has been frustrating. However, with no response from the company, I will be experimenting with other potential mounts. I will post my findings when I find a suitable alternative. I would suggest that the company looks seriously at including a finder scope that is easier to work with and of similar quality to the rest of the 130EQ.
Christina
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023
We're brand new to astronomy, and learning to use a telescope does take a fair amount of practice and patience, but the effort pays off and has been so exciting! We have been able to view the surface of the moon, Saturn's rings, and Jupiter with some of its moons! Incredible and so thrilling for our kids who are currently studying the solar system. Much easier to view if you also attach a phone or camera, which also allows you to zoom in even closer.
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Christina
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023
We're brand new to astronomy, and learning to use a telescope does take a fair amount of practice and patience, but the effort pays off and has been so exciting! We have been able to view the surface of the moon, Saturn's rings, and Jupiter with some of its moons! Incredible and so thrilling for our kids who are currently studying the solar system. Much easier to view if you also attach a phone or camera, which also allows you to zoom in even closer.
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Kacie Cahill
1.0 out of 5 stars DONT BUY THIS PRODUCT!! ABSOLUTE GARBAGE.
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023
I bought this telescope back in December of 2022. i've had this telescope for a year now and it's yet to work. I've messaged an emailed the company to try to get some help. The weight at the bottom of the telescope that is used for balance doesn't stay in one place, it just falls to the bottom. I've told the company this multiple times and they sent me a new weight for it. i've explained over and over again that the weight is not the problem it's the knob on the side being too small. So instead they sent me a bag of pins that still didn't work. I've been talking to this company for over a month now emailing back-and-forth with no resolution. The second I said I wanted my money back, they stopped responding. Don't waste your money on this product because if there's any problems with your telescope, they won't be able to help you.
Jim
5.0 out of 5 stars Well packed, no damage
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
Easy to assemble, better than expected performance. Most pleased overall.
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Jim
5.0 out of 5 stars Well packed, no damage
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
Easy to assemble, better than expected performance. Most pleased overall.
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