Collapsible Optical Tube
The tube shrinks down for easy transport and storage.
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Sky-Watcher USA Telescopes
Explore the lunar surface and deep sky objects with collapsible tabletop telescopes that offer automated tracking. These compact Dobsonian models provide large apertures without the bulk of a full-sized tripod
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Worth noticing
Automated GoTo Tracking
The mount automatically finds and tracks celestial objects for you.
Tabletop Portability
These models sit comfortably on any flat outdoor surface.
Why it’s listed
Compact Aperture Performance
The Virtuoso GTI series combines 130mm and 150mm apertures with a collapsible design for maximum light gathering in a small frame. These models use tabletop mounts to remain stable while tracking the night sky.
- 130mm and 150mm apertures
- Collapsible optical tube assembly
- Virtuoso GTI GoTo mount
- Tabletop Dobsonian design
- Automated object tracking
- WiFi enabled control
What to look for
The set
Sky-Watcher U telescopes in this range cover For moon viewing, Dobsonian telescopes, Tabletop mounts, 130mm aperture.
What they use
Sky-Watcher U keeps the build language in the product names: Tabletop collapsible goto dobsonian 150mm; Tabletop collapsible goto dobsonian 130mm.
Where they fit
If you need For moon viewing, Dobsonian telescopes, Tabletop mounts, 130mm aperture, this is the Sky-Watcher U set to scan.
Where models split
2 telescopes listed here give you a side-by-side on For moon viewing, Dobsonian telescopes, Tabletop mounts, 130mm aperture.
Listings
2 telescopes listed here
Ranges Dobsonian For moon viewing
Buyers
What people say
The collapsible tube is a game changer for taking this 130mm scope to the park.
I love how the GoTo mount keeps the moon perfectly centered while I show my family.
Setting this up on a picnic table is so much faster than dealing with a heavy tripod.
Before you buy
Sky-Watcher USA Questions
What makes the Virtuoso GTI models different?
These models feature a collapsible tube and a GoTo mount. This allows for a large aperture in a portable, tabletop format.
What apertures are available in this set?
This catalog includes the 130mm (130P) and 150mm (150P) versions. Both provide significant light-gathering for their size.
Can these telescopes find objects automatically?
Yes, the Virtuoso GTI mount is a GoTo system. It can automatically locate and track objects in the night sky.
Are these good for moon viewing?
The 130mm and 150mm apertures are excellent for viewing the moon. They provide high-contrast views of lunar craters and mountains.