Skywatcher Virtuoso GTi 130P TableTop Dobsonian
The Sky-Watcher Virtuoso GTi 130 mm f/5 collapsible tabletop Dobsonian is the ultimate combination of convenience, flexibility, and light-gathering power, and it now comes with Wi-Fi! Ideally suited for both the beginner astronomy enthusiast looking for a first telescope and as a casual backyard/travel alternative for the experienced observer, this portable telescope boasts big views and is the perfect camping companion for your dark sky getaways.
The Sky-Watcher 130P Virtuoso GTi has undergone a major transformation from the original Sky-Watcher Virtuoso in all the ways that matter: Larger aperture, faster focal ratio, a collapsible optical tube assembly, and built-in Wi-Fi for full GoTo telescope control via a smartphone with the free Sky-Watcher SynScan app for iOS and Android. While the original Virtuoso from Sky-Watcher was more focused on planetary, solar, and lunar viewing with its long focal length and included solar filter, this Virtuoso GTi telescope borrows its collapsible optical tube design from the popular line of Flextube and Heritage Sky-Watcher Dobsonians for a versatile package that does it all.
The Virtuoso GTi 130P features Sky-Watcher’s Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™) coatings on all optical surfaces for bright, bold views, and comes complete with everything you need to start exploring the night sky mere minutes out of the box including a red dot finder and two eyepieces (25mm and 10mm). With the free SynScan Pro app – available for iOS and Android -- the user has access to a database that contains over 10,000 objects, including Messier, NGC, IC, and Caldwell catalogs. Align on the stars using one of four alignment methods to put Virtuoso GTi's internal computer to work and track objects like the Sun, Moon, and stars at precise rates. Also included is Sky-Watcher's patented Freedom Find™ technology uses dual encoders to allow manual control while retaining alignment and position information, providing exceptional convenience and flexibility while viewing.
Skywatcher Virtuoso GTi 130P Highlights...
- 130mm aperture for bright, bold views
- Fast f/5 optics for increased light gathering power
- 650mm focal length perfect for viewing the Moon, planets, galaxies, and nebulae
- Built in Wi-Fi and full GoTo performance via the SynScan Pro app
- Patented Freedom Find™ technology uses dual encoders to allow manual control while retaining alignment
- Collapsible optical tube for easy storage and transportation
- Proprietary Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™) coatings for 94% reflectivity
- Virtuoso GTi mount accepts V-style dovetail
- Tracking rates: solar, lunar, sidereal, and alignment-free solar tracking
- Alignment modes: One-Star, Brightest Star, North-Level Alignment, Three-Star
- Powered by 8 AA batteries or external 12V power supply (not included)
- Free SynScan Pro app features a database containing over 10,000 objects, including Messier, NGC, IC, and Caldwell catalogs
- Includes Virtuoso GTi base and mount assembly, optical tube assembly, red dot finder, 25mm and 10mm Super eyepieces
Specifications for Sky-Watcher 130P Virtuoso GTi Telescope
| Optical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian |
| Mirror Coating | Protected Aluminum |
| Reflectivity | 94% |
| Mirror Type (Monolithic/Conical/Fused conical) | Monolithic |
| Glass Type | Borosilicate |
| Primary Aperture (mm) | 130 |
| F/Ratio | 5 |
| Focal Length (mm) | 650mm |
| Secondary Diameter (minor axis) | 40mm |
| Secondary Obstruction by Diameter | 31% |
| Secondary Obstruction by Area | 10% |
| Primary cell supports (how many support points) | Edge Support |
| Optical Quality | Diffraction limited (1/4 wave) |
| Collimatable Cell | Secondary & Primary |
| Mechanical Specifications | |
| Focuser Type | Helical |
| Focuser Size | 1.25" |
| Focuser: Dual or Single Speed | Single |
| Compression Ring | No |
| Optical Tube length (exten/retract) | 25"/14.75" |
| Optical Tube weight | 6.5 pounds |
| Assembled base weight | 10.9 pounds |
| Total Weight | 17.3 pounds |
| Type of bearing used (telfon/roller) | Roller |
| Hardware included with base | Yes |
| Collapsible Tube | Yes |
| Tripod Mount | 3/8 thread block |
| Electronic Specifications (GoTo only models) | |
| Required Power | 12v/AAs (8x) |
| Power port diameter | 2.1mm |
| Freedom Find | Yes |
| Clutch Type | Hand Clutch |
| Can clutches be adjusted | Yes |
| Built-in WiFi | Yes |
| Hand Controller | Optional |
| Database | Complete Messier, Caldwell, NGC, IC and SAO catalogs, user defined objects. Total 10,000+ objects |
| Accessories | |
| Eyepieces | 25mm and 10mm SUPER eyepiece (1.25") |
| Collimation eyepiece | Yes |
| Included finder | Red Dot |
| Mounting Hardware | Dobsonian |
| Additional Accessories | None |
| Manual | Yes |
| Case | No |
| Shipping Weight | 20 pounds |
| Shipping Dimensions (Box 1 / Box) | 23"x17"x17" |
| Observational Info | |
| Dawes Limit | 0.89 |
| Rayleigh Limit | 1.04 |
| Limiting Magnitude | 13.05 |
| Minimum Magnification | 18x |
| Maximum Magnification | 256x |
| Magnification with included eyepieces | 26x (25mm)/65x (10mm) |
| Light Gather (compared to next size down) | 56% (Compared to 100mm telescope) |
| Intended use | Visual |
