The SkyWatcher Explorer 130/650 PS Newton + CQ40, housed in Skywatcher's latest CQ40 "small" mechanics, is an extremely compact and lightweight instrument that is easy to carry in the field. It's a particularly good choice for those looking for the most affordable deep-sky observing binoculars available. The 13 cm optics are large enough and of high quality to show the brightest galaxies, star clusters and surface details of planets and the Moon. The main mirror is parabolized for better image quality.
If easy upgradability is important
The package includes 10 and 25 mm eyepieces for magnifications up to 26x and 65x. At this magnification, large, expansive star clusters can be easily observed. Since the Moon and planets are quite small at 65x magnification, it is recommended to purchase additional short-focus eyepieces or Barlow lenses.
The package includes a Starpointer, which makes it easy to adjust the Moon, planets and brighter stars. For those who want to dive deeper into skygazing.
CQ40 mechanics: more stable and compact.
The binoculars are supplied with the newly developed CQ40 mechanics. The CQ40 mechanics are height-adjustable and sit on lightweight aluminium feet. Thanks to the prismatic connection of the mechanics head, mounting and removing the telescope requires no tools and can be done in almost a minute. The CQ40 is equipped with a fine adjustment mechanism, so you can follow the sky with your binoculars easily and smoothly by hand. The eyepiece tray can be used to attach a variety of accessories, including the sighting tea, but it also plays a role in the stability of the mechanism.
