Skywatcher 130M Telescope Unboxing

[@ggwildlife]

we got this for my son for xmas, excellent tutorial will pass this on to him to aid his set up, thank you :)

[@lornaz1975]

I have had an old Tasco 4.5in newtonian telescope on a mount like this. This is the first time in 33 years that I have seen what the motor looks like. All the parts were mysterious to me up until now. Thank you! So I assume the metal swinging arm is to disengage the motor?

[@philgolden8619]

Would love a polar alignment video for this mount/scope. As it does not have a centre hole in the mount this could be rather difficult to get spot on.

[@clublinkadminoffice2425]

Google "drift alignment method" for spot on polar alignment. Another handy trick is: center telescope on Polaris, and rotate scope around half a turn round RA axis, if Polaris moves out, your PA is off.

[@philgolden8619]

@@clublinkadminoffice2425 Yeah, a video on that would be good content. As this scope is targeted for beginners!

[@_traubenkuchen_]

What "extras" have the telescope, Barlowlense?

[@squilly9978]

Thank you from cloudy Ireland! Dreading assembling this but your video helps it make sense. You have me singing Hold Me Now now! :-)

[@auletjohnast03638]

🔵WHEN YOU TOOK THE TUBE OUT OF THE BOX IT WAS WHITE AND WHEN YOU MOUNT IT ON THE TRIPOD IT WAS BLACK. DID YOU PAINT IT BLACK?🔴

[@siennablake2098]

Thank You, my partner and I are putting ours together right now. Seems pretty complicated

[@ManishFrenchStudio]

Wow superb information video Dear, thank you for sharing this 💞👍🎉🎉🎉

[@madzangels]

Hello, I wondered if you could help me. My Grandfather died, and I have his telescope which I don't think he ever got to use properly as he fell ill. All I know, is that it's called a Helios (I can't find any part numbers or manufacture codes on it?) and it looks practically identical to yours (It just says "Helios" where your says "Skywatcher"). I believe all of the equipment is there, and it's already pre-setup. I have no idea how to use it, and I don't even know if I'm finding the correct manuals online. Would you know anything about this or offer any advice, on how I go from knowing nothing, to being able to use it?

[@kajbyman3006]

I have just the same telescope.Bought it in 2006,only difference is that the color of the tube is blue.I have never learned to set up that mount...Nor have i learned to use the motor..

[@mickcarson8504]

They say that Dobsonian telescopes are better, but i think not because i believe the mirror collects dust entering from the framed section of the top and bottom (stand) parts And dust restricts the ability of maintaining the mirror dust-free, resulting in speckled images. What do you think?

[@BlazeByte21]

Just cover the top with a cap 🤓

[@bushcraftandastronomer.3775]

Is this telescope ready for astrophotography? What eels do I need for astrophotography with this telescope?

[@auletjohnast03638]

🔵WHAT IS THE FOCAL LENGHT ON THIS TELESCOPE? THE FOCAL LENGHT ON THE MEADE ETX125 AT 126mm GO TO TELESCOPE I JUST BOUGHT FROM ORION IS 1900 FL.🔴

[@markoriordan101]

Thanks for this.Have you plans to show a follow up video ?

[@crazytom]

If time permits. Have a camera mount on order and it will take a few weeks to arrive, so hopefully then.

[@markoriordan101]

Great.Look forward to it

[@jesusistheway2940]

How much was that sir?😊

[@ggwildlife]

Hi thanks for the video can you tell me why when I look through this telescope the stars or subject are the same size as if looking normally through my eyes without telescope am I doing something wrong it's frustrating Thank you

[@ronald235]

Stars, no matter the magnification, will never get larger than a point of light.

[@Noorthia]

@@ronald235 not entirely true but kinda

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

I haven't worked out how to use my motorised one yet, had it 3 years lol. Any tips

[@44messier]

When lockdown ends, join your nearest astronomy club and take it along. I,m sure they will help

[@Antares1982]

the Shirt was the best ;-) Doctor! Doctor!

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Hi Tom, I've just bought this secondhand and only this minute set it up....certainly a lot better than my Tasco LOL. Would enjoy if you could do an update so I can learn from someone who knows all about this model...cheers

[@nesagljivic]

It helps if you read instructions first.

[@crazytom]

:) I'm one of those who thinks it's a sign of weakness to read the instructions. My ignorance is eclipsed only by my arrogance.

[@michaelleigh2446]

V usefull post, hope you do one on setting up and actually using

[@PowerofRock24]

I recently ordered this same model online. I'm a newcomer to astronomy. Have you used this scope yet? If so, what should I expect from it? Thanks in advance!

[@dant9719]

what did you think of the scope ?

[@PowerofRock24]

It's not bad, but you will want to replace it quite quickly if you're serious about astronomy. You're probably better off saving a little extra for something like at least an XT8 Dobsonian

[@dant9719]

was it possible to mount a camera to it or take pics threw it ?

[@MM0IMC]

Best not to rip the box, in case it needs to be returned!

[@SimonFrederiksenTV]

Is any part of the tripod plastic? nice video btw :)

[@crazytom]

Yep. Extension stays, feet & hinge casings. Pretty much all the black bits you see.

[@funleak7687]

what's the cost.??

[@dgbggf3995]

Funleak 300 dollars.Quite cheap actually.

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

Thompson twins, that takes me back to,, love on your side, lol

[@laissythierry7830]

J adore ce telescope ☺😊😀

[@clublinkadminoffice2425]

Oui, il est incroyable!

[@thanasiskrik]

can i see nebula and galaxies with this telescope?

[@clublinkadminoffice2425]

Only Bright nebulae and few galaxies in suburban areas, but more and better defined deep sky objects in rural areas.

[@arnavvaishnav1590]

Nice video👍, btw i have the same scope, this one is really amazing!!!

[@toshlanark]

Hold me now !

[@mrlegishere]

Newbie here, who found the video. Ooh... an unboxing video that might help me set it up. Oh... it's been speeded up, therefore making the video pointless! Why did you have to do that?

[@danpedersen5816]

You know you can set the speed of the video, right? If not, press the 3 dots, then you can choose down to 0.25 speed, that might help you.

[@auletjohnast03638]

🔵THE VIDEO WOULD BE EASIER TO UNDERSTAND IF YOU SPOKE ENGLISH.🔴