A 130mm f/4.6 Newtonian reflector on the EXOS Nano EQ3 German equatorial mount — the most aperture and the fastest optics in the FirstLight EQ3 lineup, built for deep-sky observation and beginner astrophotography.

The 130mm parabolic primary mirror gathers 30% more light than the 114mm model and the fast f/4.6 focal ratio with 600mm focal length produces the widest true fields in the FirstLight line. Open clusters, large nebulae like the Orion Nebula, and the structure of the Andromeda Galaxy all fit within the eyepiece field. Fully multi-coated optics keep the image bright and high-contrast.

The EXOS Nano EQ3 mount tracks the sky's rotation with dual slow-motion cables, keeping deep-sky objects centered during extended observation. The 7 lb tube and 10 lb mount strike a good balance between portability and stability. The 15 lb mount capacity leaves room for a camera or heavier eyepieces.

Key Features

• 130mm f/4.6 parabolic Newtonian, fully multi-coated
• EXOS Nano EQ3 German equatorial mount (15 lb capacity)
• Dual slow-motion cables and 2.5 lb counterweight
• 600mm focal length — widest fields in the FirstLight line
• 25mm Plossl eyepiece, red-dot finder, smartphone adapter
• Optical tube: 7 lbs; mount: 10 lbs

Ideal For

• Deep-sky enthusiasts — 130mm aperture at f/4.6 reveals structure in galaxies, nebulae, and clusters that smaller scopes cannot show
• Astrophotography beginners — the fast focal ratio and equatorial tracking combine for the best imaging potential in the FirstLight line
• Observers who want the most scope for the money — 130mm of mirror on a tracking mount at this price is hard to beat