Levenhuk New Skyline PLUS 130/650P SQ2 Telescope

The Levenhuk New Skyline PLUS 130/650P SQ2 strikes an ideal balance, offering a wide field of view, a bright image, and a compact size. You can easily take it on a countryside trip by car. The 130mm aperture and 650mm focal length are enough not only for studying the Moon’s surface but also for finding star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. Many observers consider these objects the gateway to professional astronomy.

Everything for observation is already in the box

This telescope makes a great gift for yourself or your loved ones for any occasion. The kit already includes all of the necessary optical accessories, an equatorial mount with manual control, and a sturdy steel tripod. Just assemble the telescope, point the right ascension axis at Polaris, choose an eyepiece, and you are ready to observe.

Optical capabilities

The telescope comes with SUPER 25mm and 10mm eyepieces that provide magnifications of 26x and 65x, respectively. What you see and how much detail you get depends on which eyepiece you choose.

At 26x magnification, you see the whole Moon at once. Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars appear as bright white, yellow, and orange dots with hints of their disks. The 25mm eyepiece is best for observing star clusters like the Pleiades. They look like brilliant sparks scattered across a black background. The Andromeda Galaxy appears as a large, fuzzy, oval cloud with a bright core. The Orion Nebula looks like a hazy patch around a chain of stars known as the Trapezium.

At 65x magnification, much more detail appears. On the Moon, you can see craters as small as 3 km to 5 km across, including famous ones like Copernicus, Plato, and Aristarchus. You can also see valleys in the lunar Alps and rays from the Tycho crater. Equatorial belts become clearly visible on Jupiter’s disk, while Saturn reveals its rings with the Cassini Division on steady nights. The 10mm eyepiece is perfect for studying double stars, allowing you to see Albireo, Mizar, and Alcor resolve into individual stars.

Main advantages of the system

The first advantage is the parabolic primary mirror. It focuses light rays perfectly at a single point, which eliminates spherical aberration, improves the visibility of faint objects, and adds extra sharpness to the image.

The second advantage is the collimation screws built into the design. They allow you to quickly and effortlessly adjust the mirrors periodically to keep the image consistently sharp. This feature is especially useful if you plan to take the telescope on frequent nature trips. Even a smooth car ride can misalign the optical elements. The collimation screws help you fix such issues in no time.

Key features:

• The EQ mount compensates for Earth’s daily rotation. You can easily keep an object in view as it moves across the sky.
• The telescope is ready to use right after unpacking. Accessories, mount, and tripod are all included.
• Find nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters in the sky. Deep space is much closer than it seems.
• Explore the Moon’s surface in fascinating detail. Craters, mountain ranges, and seas will no longer be just pictures in an atlas.
• The parabolic primary mirror collects and focuses light correctly. Even faint objects become distinguishable.
• The collimation screws speed up the alignment process. Enjoy a clear and sharp image in any conditions.

The kit includes:

• Telescope optical tube
• Equatorial mount SQ2
• SUPER eyepiece 10mm, 1.25"
• SUPER eyepiece 25mm, 1.25"
• Red dot finder
• Slow-motion controls
• Counterweight
• Counterweight bar
• Tube rings
• Steel tripod
• Accessory tray
• User manual and warranty card