Levenhuk New Skyline PLUS 130/650 SQ1 Telescope

The Levenhuk New Skyline PLUS 130/650 SQ1 is the choice for ambitious astronomers who are drawn to the beauty of deep space. This telescope can reveal many galaxies and nebulae. They will appear in the eyepiece as hazy clouds or elongated smudges, exactly as thousands of observers around the world see them. A living Universe will unfold before your eyes, where every object has its own character, shape, and history.

Optical capabilities

The telescope is perfect for hunting nebulae (Orion, Ring, Dumbbell), galaxies (Andromeda and its companions M32 and M110), globular clusters (M13 in Hercules), and open clusters (Pleiades, Beehive). The level of detail changes depending on the eyepiece you use. With the included 25mm eyepiece, the Orion Nebula looks like a greenish cloud shaped like a butterfly’s wings, revealing structural gas swirls inside. The 10mm eyepiece turns the Pleiades into a brilliant scatter of bluish stars against a black background.

Although the Levenhuk New Skyline PLUS 130/650 SQ1 is tuned for deep space, you can also use it to explore the Solar System. On the Moon’s surface, you will see craters, mountains, and rilles. On Jupiter’s disk you will spot two main cloud belts and the Great Red Spot, while Saturn’s rings clearly separate from the planet, with the Cassini Division becoming visible on steady nights.

Design advantages

The telescope is built as a Newtonian reflector and has a parabolic primary mirror. This gives you a clear and sharp image across the entire field of view. As with any Newtonian, the mirrors may require occasional collimation to keep them perfectly aligned — especially after transport. The process is simple and takes just a few minutes once you’ve learned it.

The optical tube sits on an SQ1 equatorial mount with manual control. Its main feature is compensating for the Earth’s daily rotation, allowing you to easily track objects across the sky without worrying about them drifting out of view. A sturdy aluminum tripod with a convenient accessory tray forms the base of the setup.

Full kit

The Levenhuk New Skyline PLUS 130/650 SQ1 makes a great gift for yourself or your loved ones. The kit already includes all of the accessories that you need: two eyepieces (SUPER 10mm and 25mm) and a red dot finder for quick target acquisition. You don’t need to buy any extra small parts. Just unpack the telescope and enjoy the beautiful views!

Key features:

• An aperture of 130 mm and a focal length of 650 mm offer the perfect balance for astronomers ready to look a little deeper into space.
• The parabolic primary mirror completely eliminates spherical aberration, maintaining sharpness across the entire field of view.
• The EQ mount is not only a convenient tool for tracking objects; it also helps you improve your astronomy skills.
• The included eyepieces are enough to see thousands of sparkling stars in globular and open clusters.
• Study the Moon in detail: craters, mountains, seas, rilles, and shadows along the terminator will all be right in front of you.

The kit includes:

• Telescope optical tube
• Equatorial mount SQ1
• SUPER eyepiece 10mm, 1.25"
• SUPER eyepiece 25mm, 1.25"
• Red dot finder
• Slow-motion controls
• Counterweight
• Counterweight bar
• Tube rings
• Aluminum tripod
• Accessory tray
• User manual and warranty card