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Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope Compact and Portable Newtonian Reflector Optical Design SkyAlign Technology Computerized Hand Control 130mm Aperture
Last Updated: March 6, 2020 (Refresh Now)
6.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
610
Old Reviews
444
Unverified
101
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2 meters
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Review Analysis - 65 recent, verified reviews
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Product Reliability
8usage, telescope, months, late, handheld
+13%
-88%
" ... Gave me all these errors. ... "
" ... I realize I may have just gotten a lemon. ... "
" ... to me 4 days late. ... "
" ... Because I only had the chance to open the box with the telescope 2 months after I purchased it, I had to have it repaired at my own cost! ... "
" ... Product does not work ... "
Lens
6scope, saturn, moon, moon filter, eyepiece
+83%
-17%
" ... The price is very good the telescope is very easy to align for star gazing. ... With the added features for the starry nights software works good, you will need to have lenses with filters to see the moon and sun. ... Other filters will help reduce light pollution and give a good visual on the planets Jupiter and Saturn. ... "
" ... Telescope is GREAT so far. ... "
" ... I was able to hold my phone up to the lens and get an awesome photo of the moon! ... "
" ... I use a 2x barlow with the 9mm eyepiece for Saturn. ... For nebulae I used 10 second exposure with 800 iso subs and stacked them. ... "
" ... We will be buying accessories so we can take DSLR photos with this, and we will also be buying lens and filter kits for more flexible viewing options. ... "
Ease of Use
5easy to setup, telescopes, telescope, navigate, easy to set
+100%
" ... He says it is easy to setup, use and navigate to each different object. ... "
" ... It is easy to setup and use, which is good for anyone that is new to telescopes. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Returns
5amazon, time, returning, returned, get
-100%
" ... Trying to get it to work within the time frame of returns if not I will return it. ... "
" ... Almost forgot to mention that they sent me a return from another customer. ... "
" ... Sending it back. ... "
Build Quality
5scope, mount, tube, legs, hand held
+40%
-60%
" ... The actual scope seems to be poor quality, it is not as sturdy as I expected it to be when properly secured to the motor mount. ... I had to replace tripod legs before I could even use it because two of the bolt nuts were stripped out making it so I couldn’t adjust the height. ... "
" ... So it didn t come and I was heart broken . ... 1"x 3" and the scope and accessories in plastic bags. ... that was scary so I opened the plastic bag and turned it upside down and right side up and it rattled some more . ... the scope had a dent , a crease , in the tube that was double the length of the mounting scope . ... "
Setup
4telescopes, setup, navigate, instructions, easy to use
+100%
" ... He says it is easy to setup, use and navigate to each different object. ... "
" ... It is easy to setup and use, which is good for anyone that is new to telescopes. ... "
For Kids
4year, time, telescope, old, kids
+100%
" ... He and the kids look at the stars and the planets all the time. ... "
" ... Awesome beginner telescope, that my 14 year old son thinks is the best present ever. ... "
" ... My grandson love it. ... "
" ... Son loved it ... "
Delivery
4box, product, packed, packaged, late
+50%
-50%
" ... Box was destroyed upon delivery. ... "
" ... nothing, went to check my Amazon page and it just said, they were sorry , that the delivery wasn t made. ... and the packaging that was done, was Crap . ... to me 4 days late. ... "
Fit
4mount, tube, telescope, secondary mirror, hand held
+25%
-75%
" ... T,he motor that moves scope horizontally and vertically stopped working. ... "
" ... I opened the package, and it was all loose pieces,, with big bubble packs . ... the scope had a dent , a crease , in the tube that was double the length of the mounting scope . ... "
As Gift
3space, son, husband
+100%
" ... Got this as a gift for my fiance who recently has become intert in space. ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift for my son. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for my husband. ... "
Software Platform
3software, handheld
-100%
" ... Gave me all these errors. ... "
" ... Software is clumsy and not easily operated. ... "
Price
3telescope, price, expect
+67%
-33%
" ... The telescope is amazing for the money. ... "
" ... Absolutely the coolest thing I have ever bought him, and for an amazing price. ... "
Storage
3scope, gift, bags
+67%
-33%
" ... Got this as a gift for my fiance who recently has become intert in space. ... "
" ... I built a storage box that works well to protect the scope. ... "
Comfort
3directional, viewing, head, hand
-100%
" ... Pain in the butt. ... "
" ... and the up and down directional keys malfunctioned first time off. ... I was able to repeat this problem every time I used the up and down directional keys on the hand held device. ... "
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Size: 2 meters