Celestron NexStar 130SLT Telescope

Optical Design: Newtonians, Optical Diameter: 130 mm, Finderscope type: Optical, Focal Length: 650 mm, Max Useful Magnification: 306 x, Mount Type: Altazimuth

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Excellent educational toy

by busyintoronto, Jan 18, 2009

Pros: Good quality for the price. Easy to use once configured.

Cons: Could be sturdier - slight winds will cause vibrations. 9mm lens not very good.

The Bottom Line: Expensive but highly recommended for curious kids and adults!

Review: I bought this for my daughter's 8th birthday. OK, maybe it was also partly for me. As this was ...

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Wonderful telescope!

by lamommyof3, Dec 27, 2008

Pros: Easy to use. Great optics. Huge database of go-to objects to choose from.

Cons: Flimsy battery pack and does not store time/date info - must manually enter each use.

The Bottom Line: This telescope combines great value with excellent optics. Many galaxies, nebulas, star clusters, planets, and double stars are within reach of this scope. Moderate aperture at a modest price!

Review: I received this telescope for my birthday in April 2008 and I love it! The included 25mm ...

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On my second one and it still does not work properly.

by carolinaphotog, Nov 25, 2008

Pros: Easy to assemble.Looks pretty.

Cons: First one did not work.Second one does not work.Poor customer service

Review: I purchased the Celestron 130SLT on September 18, 2008. I received the scope along with the eyepiece ...

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First Telescope

by jenscla, Nov 9, 2007

Pros: Easy to Assemble, Easy instructions, quick turn-around time from set up to viewing

Cons: Instruction Manual light on describing the various mechanisms, and pieces and parts

Review: For my son's 12th Birthday I wanted to get him a telescope. I took my time, researched telescopes, v ...

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