Here’s some general guidance: Most telescopes that cost less than $300 aren’t really worth it. A telescope’s most important attribute is its size, meaning the diameter of its main mirror or lens. The bigger the telescope, the more light it collects, which allows you to see dimmer objects.

Are 5X Barlow lenses any good?

In my case, this barlow lens and bundled high power eyepiece together gave about 120% of the maximum, and image quality get degraded a little. At such a bargain price, it gives 5X magnification power with good enough image quality. With low power bundled eyepiece attached to this lens, image quality is quite good.

What is the SpaceProbe 130st EQ?

The SpaceProbe 130ST EQ is a large telescope with a 130 mm (5.1”) aperture that is just shy of a 6” Dobsonian. So, why go this route instead of a Dob with more “scope” for the money? Well, if you want to try your hand at equatorial mounts and enjoy the benefits of lighter weight for portability, then the SpaceProbe should be considered.

What is the Orion spaceprobe 130ST EQ reflector telescope?

The Orion SpaceProbe 130ST EQ Reflector Telescope is a step up from the standard SpaceProbe 130 EQ for the more serious beginning or intermediate stargazer who wants additional performance, particularly for targeting deep-sky objects. Just what’s so nifty about the Orion SpaceProbe 130ST Equatorial Reflector Telescope?

How big is the primary mirror on the SpaceProbe 130?

All served in crisp detail by way of the SpaceProbe 130 reflector telescope’s light-gathering 130mm (5.1″) primary mirror with a versatile 900mm focal length (f/6.9). The reflector telescope’s primary mirror lies at the base of the rolled-steel optical tube, which is outfitted with a smooth-adjusting rack-and-pinion focuser.

What is the difference between the SpaceProbe 130 and 130ST reflectors?

The answer is best described as short and sweet. First, the short. This ST, or Short Tube, version of the SpaceProbe 130 reflector is indeed more compact than the standard model. The 130ST reflector telescope’s optical tube measures 24 inches long compared to 33 inches on the standard 130.