Celestron NexStar 130SLT (31145) (306 x 130mm) Telescope

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Average User Rating

(3.50 out of 5) from 4 reviews

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Excellent educational toy

(5.00 out of 5) by busyintoronto on 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!

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!

(4.00 out of 5) by lamommyof3 on 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!

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.

(1.00 out of 5) by carolinaphotog on Nov 25, 2008

Pros: Easy to assemble.Looks pretty.
Cons: First one did not work.Second one does not work.Poor customer service

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

(4.00 out of 5) by jenscla on 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

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