Telescope 130EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescopes for Adults, Professional Telescopes for Adults Astronomy, Comes with 1.5X Barlow Lens Smartphone Adapter & 13% T Moon Filter

This was my first telescope and must I say it's a big boy lol. It was decently simple to put together but take your time with it.. things can start looking the same with the mount pieces especially so really look at the pictures in the instructions and once it's all put together it's easy to use. The stand is very light weight and very adjustable. (All aluminum) A HUGE tip here: I've learned the real trick to getting the best views when it comes to telescopes and viewing objects further away especially... is having a wide range of decently quality eye pieces. The scope itself is just the motor... And it's got power, but the power is useless unless it has somewhere to go.. and having the proper lenses and eye pieces is truly the key to actually seeing clearly what you're trying to see. I went with the Celestron lense case that cost around $190 and was very pleased with the array of choices. Also anything in the lens catigory thats "Barlow" is good stuff and the standard. Just know that you really get what you pay for when it comes to this stuff... A lens from China will never be as good as a Barlow lens from Germany. Period. There's no short cuts with this lens stuff. You want good pictures, then you gotta pay a litte more. For beginners: using a manual telescope like this is good practice to getting the hang of what it actually takes to view the cosmos. We don't think about it, but in looking at space objects even the moon, you are literally "chasing" the objects in the night sky. We don't think about it, but the earth is always spinning and moving and thus, the objects your trying to see are also in constant slow motion, so be ready to constantly adjust the scope in micro adjustments. It's pretty fun actually but can be annoying if your still new to all this. Love the scope, love the stand, love the set up and the look. This scope can do so much more if only it's paired with the right array different lenses and sizes. 😎👍 It truly does make the difference between a foggy or fuzzy image vs a perfectly clear and correct distance. The scope set up is pretty big so be sure to have some space available when you use it in your home or yard. I'd also recommend getting a travel case as this setup doesn't have anything to protect it when traveling. (I just saved all the packaging/boxes it shipped with and carefully put each piece back in it's package and keep it safe from being damaged that way. Good luck!

This telescope was on point for our 14 year old son. Just what he wanted for his Birthday. Awesome view of the night sky. Arrived well packaged and no complaints.

This is a great starter telescope. We have not got to check out the moon yet due to its positioning (we have trees a certain direction which limit us) and it has been COLD outside, but we did get to look at Jupiter and were able to see the moons! Funny enough, we were using the 20mm lens thinking it was the stronger one. Wasnt until after that we realized the 10mm is stronger. The stand is pretty steady but not perfect. As long as you dont hit it, it is fine. We were able to use the knobs to adjust the telescope without it causing any problems. My only complaint is the install instructions, but I am fairly certain that is all on me considering a lot of the others mentioned how easy it was to put together. Ill clarify, it wasnt hard to put together, but I was not sure which way things should be facing in order for the knobs to do what I wanted. I know this is a me problem and not a telescope issue which is why I did not deduct any stars. All in all, great telescope! FAR exceeds the $120 telescope I had purchased before.

Let me start by saying that I am a complete novice and that this review is looking through that purview. I’ve had the Solomark 130EQ now for about a month and I have used it about a dozen times. Overall, happy with purchase. However, a couple of things make me wish I would have looked more closely at other, more established brands. The first thing I noticed was the excellent care that was taken by the company to ensure that it was packed well for shipping – very impressive. Assembly (even for a novice) was relatively simple…the YouTube video was very helpful. The carbon fiber tube looks amazing! I rated this as a 4 star on the “For Beginners” section because of the finder scope (more on that below). Getting used to the equatorial mount has been challenging. But it is a great part of the overall value along with the other accessories to get a beginner going right away. The cell phone attachment was a nice add. The pictures I’ve taken have turned out well. I would recommend looking at purchasing a remote shutter control to eliminate the need to touch the phone to take a picture. I don’t have any experience with other branded eyepieces. However, the 10mm and 20mm that were included seem to be of decent quality. The images have been clear (although, I’ve only concentrated on the moon so far). Additionally, the moon filter and the 1.5x Barlow were thoughtful additions to the package. Although, the included Barlow appears to be of lesser quality than the eyepieces. Concerns: * My biggest complaint is with the included finder scope. This was a bit of a disappointment. It is constructed of very cheap plastic and the visual image is not very clear. This was quite surprising, considering the apparent quality of the rest of the unit and diminishes the overall quality and value of the 130EQ. I would expect to find this finder scope on a child’s telescope. The adjustment screws are not very sturdy and frustratingly difficult to align with the main tube. I looked on the Solomark page for a replacement finder scope and there were none. The page did show a universal dovetail mount…which, can be used for several other branded finder scopes. But when I inquired if it would work for the 130EQ, I was told that it would not and to check with the company ZWO. There did not appear to be any options there either...not really sure why they sent me there. I then posted the question on the Solomark “contact us” page and have received no reply to date (very frustrating). I then posted the question on Solomark’s Facebook page…no reply there either...customer service could be better. * The description states that the eyepieces are Plossl. However, the eyepieces are marked as K10 and K20. This would indicate that they are Kellner eyepieces and not Plossls as the description states. For a beginner, it might not make much of a difference. However, it is a bit misleading and does lower the overall value. Plan on upgrading the eyepieces with a wider FOV. Overall, I think the 130EQ is worth considering for adult beginners. The unit appears to be sturdy and of good quality. The included accessories are enough to get a beginner and moderate user going quickly without becoming bored. The finder scope issue has been frustrating. However, with no response from the company, I will be experimenting with other potential mounts. I will post my findings when I find a suitable alternative. I would suggest that the company looks seriously at including a finder scope that is easier to work with and of similar quality to the rest of the 130EQ.

Poor quality. Not the most expensive and not the cheapest either. I expected the image to be better. Image quality is vey poor. I think a standard pair of binoculars would give a better image. Disappointing

The packaging was exceptional: parts were protected and all the pieces were new. The instructions were clear and, as long as you're IKEA trained (lol), putting this telescope together is not a problem. I was a little confused with which lenses did what because I am a new user to telescopes of this magnitude, but a little Google search and I was on my way to see the moon (see pictures attached). In fact, I was able to just take pictures using my phone right into the eyepiece. My kids and I were awed at the largeness and clarity! It's a little tough to pinpoint specific parts in the sky manually, but with a little practice, I'm sure I'll get better at it. Perfect telescopes for beginners! Also, this telescope and stand aren't heavy, so the portability is easy.

Ignore the low price point… this is a very well built and so far a very good tool to view the sky at night! I’m very impressed at the ease of use the equatorial mount and the sturdy design of the adjustable tripod! I have a bad back so the height adjustment makes for a more comfortable fit for chair viewing. Ignore the shady YouTube videos that may bash this telescope because they are wrong… I believe they’re just being paid by the much more expensive competition! 😂😂

Scope required collimation and still isn't as well collimated as it could or should be. No collimation tool shipped with the scope so I had to purchase one. Finder scope that came with it is just about useless. Couldn't get the finder zeroed on a target no matter what I did. Not enough adjustments in the mount to get the finder on target with any precision whatsoever. Ended up buying a HUD finder device and mounted that on tube. Haven't set it up yet, but hopefully it will resolve the finder scope issue? Fingers crossed. Instructions provided with product lacking in many areas, especially collimation. States the product might need collimation, but does not provide info on how that is achieved. Thank God for YouTube! Due to weather I've only had brief glimpses of the moon and the sun using an appropriate solar filter. Reasonably clear image of the moon and was able to see sunspots on the sun. Still waiting to check out Jupiter and some nearby galaxies. That said, for the money I feel it is an okay starter scope, but be prepared to mod and correct various issues. Since I like to tinker I'm looking at this scope as a challenging project with a learning curve. It remains to be seen if the effort and expense will be worth it though...

Il pacco è arrivato puntuale con un ottimo imballaggio. La qualità di questo telescopio è eccellente però essendo un regalo non saprei che altro scrivere, grazie mille

As described and on time.

Excellent

He de devolverlo. Ha venido sin la base del soporte EQ que conecta con el eje polar

Very well packaged and good product. Excellent customer service when there was a problem and no hesitation in sending out a replacement part