Sky-Watcher (Synta) BK1309EQ2 Telescope

The Sky Watcher BK1309EQ2 telescope has an aperture of f/6.9, allowing adequate observations and giving the opportunity to enjoy higher magnifications.

It is one of the most popular telescopes and an ideal model for an introduction to the world of amateur astronomy. For a small price you get a sizable telescope with a fairly large mirror.

Optical system
Mirror telescope(Newtonian system) its main advantage is a large 130 mm mirror. This telescope collects about 240 times more light than the human eye at night, providing the ability to observe objects up to nearly 12 stellar magnitudes (with naked eye visibility up to 6 stellar magnitudes). The size of the mirror is also related to the optical resolution, which in this telescope makes it possible to resolve stars that are more than 1.1" apart.
The telescope is equipped with a Red Dot Finder.

Mounting
The EQ2 parallactic mount equipped with micromotion allows the telescope to be positioned according to an atlas or sky map and to move smoothly in the axis of rectascension and declination. It is an improved head with a higher load capacity and better stability than the EQ1, especially recommended for a longer telescope tube with a focal length of 900mm. The mount should be properly set up and aligned with the north pole of the sky, and with this we will be able to operate the telescope in a simple way. The mount can be retrofitted with drives, allowing it to automatically follow the object across the sky.

Extractor
The telescope is equipped with an eyepiece extractor, allowing the use of 1.25" eyepieces. Two eyepieces with focal lengths of 25 and 10mm are included, giving magnifications of 36 and 90x. In addition, a 2x Barlow lens is included, allowing additional magnifications of 72 and as much as 180x.

Technical specifications:
Optical system: Newtonian (reflector)
Mirror diameter: 130 mm
Focal length: 900 mm
Light intensity: f/6.9
Range: 13.3 mag
Ocular focuser: 1.25"
Mount: parallactic EQ2
Tripod: LT1 aluminum
Optical tube dimensions: 17 x 84 cm
Tripod height: 71-123 cm
Net weight: 13 kg
Gross weight (packed): 19 kg
Dimensions of packed telescope: 96 x 43 x 30 cm
Manufacturer: Sky Watcher (Synta), Taiwan