Vixen APZ‑R130Sf ES25844‑SO — 130 mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope with APZ Alt‑Az Mount

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The Vixen APZ-R130Sf ES25844-SO combines a powerful 130 mm Newtonian reflector optical tube with a versatile APZ alt-azimuth mount, creating a portable yet high-performance telescope system ideal for deep-sky observation. Its wide aperture gathers ample light, making faint star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies more visible.

The APZ mount features smooth, friction-controlled manual pointing and slow-motion adjustments, ensuring stable and effortless tracking of celestial objects. Compact and easy to set up, this telescope offers a portable “grab-and-go” solution that’s perfect for both beginners and experienced observers looking for a reliable deep-sky instrument.

Features & Benefits

  • Large 130 mm aperture Newtonian reflector — Strong light-gathering for bright, detailed views of nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies.

  • Fast f/5 wide-field optics — 650 mm focal length provides bright, wide views and easier object location, ideal for deep-sky observations.

  • Smooth, durable APZ mount — Friction-based axes plus sealed ball bearings for stable, long-lasting operation.

  • Easy pointing and tracking — Alt-azimuth mount allows intuitive hand-slewing; slow-motion controls let you fine-tune aim without disrupting the view.

  • Portable, ready-to-use setup — Includes optical tube, APZ mount, tripod, eyepieces, and finder — full observing set straight out of the box.

Specifications

Spec Detail
Optical Design Newtonian reflector
Aperture 130 mm parabolic mirror, multicoated
Focal Length / Ratio 650 mm (f/5)
Resolving Power / Limiting Magnitude 0.89 arc-sec / 12.3 mag
Light Gathering Power 345× unaided eye
Optical Tube Dimensions / Weight 575 mm length × 160 mm diameter; total weight 5.3 kg (tube 4.0 kg)
Finder Scope 6×30 mm, 7° field of view
Eyepieces Included PL20 mm (≈ 33×), PL6.3 mm (≈ 103×)
Mount Type APZ Alt-Azimuth — friction control + slow-motion gears, sealed ball bearings
Tripod APP-TL130 aluminum 3-section, adjustable height
Total Setup Weight Approx. 12.1 kg (without eyepieces)
Use Case Visual astronomy — deep-sky objects, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies; general-purpose observing

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With a beginner telescope you can see a surprising amount — the craters and mountains on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, and star clusters like the Pleiades. As you get more comfortable, you can also spot nebulae and distant galaxies. Not sure which beginner telescope is right for you? Check out our Telescope Buying Guide.
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