Explore Scientific
Explore Scientific Firstlight N130mm White Tube Newtonian with EXOS Nano EQ3
Best price $349 · 130mm aperture · $/mm 2.69
Buy on Amazon ↗At $2.69 per mm of aperture, this is better value than most reflector telescopes we track, which sit around $4.49/mm.
Specs
| Aperture | 130 mm |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 600 mm |
| Focal ratio | f/4.6 |
| Type | Reflector |
| Mount | Equatorial |
| Resolving power | 0.89″ (Dawes limit) |
| Limiting magnitude | 13.1 |
| Max useful magnification | 260x |
| Light gathering | 344x the naked eye |
| Optical design | Newtonian |
| Best for | Beginner, Visual |
Resolving power, limiting magnitude, maximum useful magnification and light grasp are derived from the aperture — the standard formulas, not marketing claims.
Prices
| Retailer | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| OPT | $349 |
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