Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Computerized Telescope
July 14, 2009 by admin
Filed under Telescopes
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Celestron?s computerized NexStar 130 SLT adds affordable “Go-To” technology to a compact Newtonian reflector telescope. By using mirrors instead of lenses, the Newtonian optics of the NexStar 130 SLT produce an image nearly five times brighter than the NexStar 60 SLT refractor telescope. The package includes everything except the batteries, and features easy no-tool setup, two good eyepieces, and even includes a student version of “The Sky” planetarium software. The (more…)
5.0 out of 5 stars
nice scope, esp w 2inch eyepieces
i have been watching the sky for a few months, and purchased this scope
through amazon, im in the middle of a large nieghborhood, with trees and fences all around my back…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great casual telescope
A couple of negatives to start with. As others have indicated, once the electronics are turned off the current time is not kept.
5.0 out of 5 stars
My First Scope
I’m still learning how to use it but so far the things I see with it are amazing.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Strongly suggest AGAINST this Scope
This may be a wonderful telescope. It is difficult for me to know since I have never been able to use mine.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good but improvements required
It works well enough as soon as you get used to it. The family has been enjoying it.
But there are moderate and avoidable issues that Celestron should address:…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great scope in general with a few caveats.
I have now owned this telescope for 4 months, using it (so far) exclusively on upper Manhattan… yes, NYC! So my experience so far is with the moon and planets.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very disappointed
I was really excited to get this telescope, having spent years using my old, manual one. The first night I took it out, the motor didn’t work correctly.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fairly good scope for the money
I may have been spoiled by the Zhumell 10″ Dob, but I feel that this telescope will show me what I want to see and more as long as conditions are ideal.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good Attempt
I’m a telescope newb, bought this for a family member as a gift as they aren’t as technically competent I was hoping the computerized bit would alleviate that issue.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Celestron’s lack of customer support
I don’t know how good the telescope is. I bought it for, and had it shipped to, my son who lives in Colorado.