Orion

Orion SpaceProbe 130ST EQ Reflector

A 130mm short-tube Newtonian (f/5) on an equatorial mount. The 650mm focal length makes it the widest-field 130mm reflector available — where the Sky-Watcher Explorer 130M (1000mm FL) is better for planets, the SpaceProbe 130ST is better for large open clusters and emission nebulae. On the EQ-2 mount, manual tracking is straightforward and introduces the observer to equatorial mechanics. A strong choice for someone who wants a wider field of view than a standard 130mm and wants to learn manual equatorial tracking.