Sky-Watcher 130/650 Virtuoso GTi Table Dobsonian Collapsible Newtonian (Wi-Fi)

The Sky-Watcher 130/650 Virtuoso GTi Tabletop Dobsonian is the ultimate combination of convenience, flexibility, and light-gathering power—now upgraded with built-in Wi-Fi. Ideally suited for both the beginner looking for a first telescope and the experienced observer needing a portable travel alternative, this compact scope boasts big views and serves as the perfect camping companion for dark-sky getaways. Borrowing its collapsible optical tube design from the popular Flextube and Heritage lines, the Virtuoso GTi has undergone a major transformation to offer a larger aperture and a faster focal ratio. This versatile package allows for full GoTo control via a smartphone and the free SynScan app, providing a modern "grab-and-go" experience that can handle everything from deep-sky nebulae to planetary viewing.

To ensure professional-grade performance, the Virtuoso GTi features Sky-Watcher’s Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™) coatings on all optical surfaces for bright, bold views. The system comes complete with everything needed to start exploring in minutes, including a red dot finder and two eyepieces. Using the SynScan Pro app, users can access a database of over 10,000 objects and choose from four alignment methods to track the Sun, Moon, and stars with precision. Additionally, the mount includes patented Freedom Find™ technology, which utilizes dual encoders to allow you to move the telescope manually without losing your computerized alignment. This unique feature provides exceptional flexibility, letting you switch between manual scanning and automated tracking whenever you choose.

Product Features in Detail

High-Performance "Fast" Optics

With a 130mm aperture and an ƒ/5 focal ratio, this telescope is optimized for light-gathering power. It is fast enough to provide bright views of sprawling deep-sky objects like the Pleiades or the Orion Nebula while remaining powerful enough for high-magnification moon viewing.

Freedom Find™ Dual Encoders

This patented system is a game-changer for tabletop mounts. If you want to quickly slew to a different part of the sky by hand to save battery or for faster searching, you can do so without ruining the computer's alignment. Once you stop, the GoTo system still knows exactly where it is.

Smart App-Based Navigation

The SynScan Pro app transforms your phone into a high-tech star map. With a database of over 10,000 objects, including the Messier and NGC catalogs, you simply tap the screen, and the Virtuoso GTi automatically points to your target and begins tracking it.

Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz Coatings

To maximize the light reaching your eye, Sky-Watcher uses proprietary RAQ™ coatings. These multi-layered coatings on the primary and secondary mirrors provide 94% reflectivity, ensuring that faint celestial details are not lost in the optical path.

Portable Collapsible Tube

The "FlexTube" design allows the optical assembly to slide down to a fraction of its operational length. This makes it incredibly easy to pack into a small car or store on a shelf, overcoming the bulkiness usually associated with 5-inch telescopes.

Multi-Rate Precise Tracking

The internal computer doesn't just find objects; it follows them. You can select between sidereal, lunar, and solar tracking rates, ensuring that whatever you are observing stays perfectly centered in the eyepiece for as long as you wish to view it.