Great entry level scope but like all scopes it has its quirks. - Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Series Newtonian Reflector Telescope

This scope is a very good entry level scope.
But like ALL scopes it has its own quirks that need to be understood to enjoy this scope to its full potential.

1) Don't use batteries. Get an external power pack or use a mains adapter. There can be problems aligning this scope and tracking when using batteries.

2) Learn how to do the star align properly it works but you need to be aware of a couple of oddities.

3) Understand how telescopes work. Understand how aperture size / focal length and EP's works.

4) Understand that you are not going to see the same images that get plastered all over the magazines. If you want images like that see if the Hubble telescope is for sale.

3) When you understand some of these things you will understand that Saturn will appear as a small disc with a line through it even with some of the bigger telescopes...!

4) Understand that the quality of image is improved with the darkness of the sky. Get away from light polluted areas. Get to some dark sky sites.

This is a great little entry level GoTo scope if you are patient enough to learn about it. Don't take my word for it. Find some of the reviews about this scope on Astronomical web sites. Try this for starters.

http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/public/im/cel130SLT.html

Don't listen to *ollocks written by people who don't have a clue.

Clear Nights:)