The Sky-Watcher Explorer-130 (EQ2) 130mm 5.1-in F/900 Newtonian Telescope is ideal for beginners and more serious enthusiasts who enjoy observing the Moon, bright planets, nebulae, galaxies and star clusters. This telescope has full 130mm aperture optics that will reveal fine detail in the Solar system. The Sky-Watcher Explorer-130 EQ2 Telescope is ideal for serious beginners. It comes with a stable, aluminium tripod, and a solid EQ2 equatorial mount with slow motion controls for smooth and easy guidance around the night sky. Whether your interest is Deep-Sky, the Moon and Planets, or a combination of both, the Explorer range offers excellent all-round Diffraction-Limited performance.