I recently bought on Amazon too for much more than 350 euro and, out of the box, it was without the required piece to mount the optics (9mm and 25mm). Amazon was concerned and gave me back a 10% refund (53 euro circa) but most importantly, I solved with a great friend of mine that build things for telescopes. He sent me the missed piece and now I'm finally approaching to this fantastic world. Got my first collimation, I saw Jupiter yesterday in a sea place (weather is still very hot, details can't be optimal independently from the telescope) and not bad as first attempt. Anyway, for starting, I'm satisfied but conscious that you can't get great things at the beginning and most importantly don't give up, be patient and faithful. Time, experience is the best payback in this field. Great video, cheers!

Very much appreciated the information contained in your viedo. I have looked into so manny different telescopes that I was was sure I was going to go blind.

thank you for the great review man, you really helped me make my mind up, i have been online searching for 3 days, couldn't figure out what to get

Very informative. Thank you so much.

just bought it. very excited :)

Hello. Move the clamp of the motorized base so that is horizontal. Make sure you release it too so the two holders are open. Then just slide the tube inside the holder of the base, and tight the holders. I have done it many times, just make sure you hold the tube horizontally and with both hands. Hope this helps.

good video!!! thank you!!

Thank you!!

Excellent Video! Thanks so much! My son just got this model from my sister & niece (which they'd originally purchased about 10 years ago). I appreciate your thorough description of everything, as this seems quite overwhelming just looking at the paperwork I've found online. Since the original paperwork & software have been lost, I'm starting all over again - as I do not have any idea about telescopes! I'm curious if you have any suggestions as to where I might find a video or simple instructions as to how to clean the celestron nexstar 130 slt.... This one definitely needs cleaning, and we can't wait to see the supermoon tonight! :)

do you have some sample images (like of saturn) taken from this telescope?

Interesting story, I'm glad you could fix it. Thanks for your comments and for watching.

I have it is awesome I got it for Christmas

Did you ever end up making more videos for this telescope? I just got it recently and would love some tips/tricks/insight. :)

I'm thinking about it right know but I saw the electronic panel asking you "state: Florida " so I'm not in the us will it be supported though ? thank you for such a well done review !! .

I own a Celestron SLT-130mm. Aperture instrument. The batteries only last for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours depending on your Slew Rate. Looking at your Slew Rate, your batteries are almost Empty of power. If you want a REAL power source than get yourself a "Battery Lead Acid Rechargning Battery with Cigerette Lighter Plug"that is why your Slew Rate is really slow. You need a "Lead Acid Car Recharging Battery connected with the Cigerette Lighter" to get your FULL 4 degree Slewing without loosing power!!

Sergio buen video me gustaria saber como arreglar el control de mano de mi 130SLT cuando lo conecto aparece una frase "verificando paquetes" luego todo se queda en Blanco . tienes una idea de arreglarlo?

I actually got mine for $30 dollars at a pown shop.The small square things(sorry for lack of a better word) you put the battery in was corroded and unusable, and I had no power cord. But, I realized I could fit it with two nine volts. It works great now(:

After you find your object does it track that object?

i wonder if in 2020 if i ordered this and it would still have scratches on the lens, that has no put me off from buying it, I live in Barbados and I will hate to have to go thru a order return to amazon.

is this thing good for deep space prime photography?

Puedes poner el telescopio en posicion vertical para poner las baterias. You can set the telescope in a vertical position to put the batteries in the compartment. It is much easier.

The Gsyfocuser is designed to fit over the visual locking nut thread of any telescope. Virtually eliminating the use of contact by human hands.

Hi you are Spanish right? saludos desde Mexico. Gracias por el review.

Thx for the vid. How long do the batteries last? I'm guessing a motor will burn them out pretty quickly...

yup :D and nebulae and start clusters ahh mine will be coming in the mail in 1 or 2 days :D

Can you attach a Nikon D7100 to that telescope ? You missed to show some images to have an idea how strong and clear is this telescope. But anyway, thanks for the video.

Dude, can't get this thing mounted, any help!

hows this telescope going after having it for a few years? Are you able to see nebulaes etc like clearly? Thank you.

can u rotate it via PC? Do I need a WiFi Module or can I just connect it via normal patch cable to my network and let the telescope stay in the balcony and just remote control it from my PC in my room? and see everything on my PC? What do I need to use it like that? I seriously want a fucking good quality telescope with remote control functions works via Network. the WiFi module is too expensive for that what it does, not worth that money in my opinion but I would buy it anyway IF I need that to use and control the telescope over the network

Do these computerized telescopes automatically track a chosen target or must you make constant adjustments. ??

Hey! Would it be a good purchase for astrophotgraphy?

Can I move the telescope up and down left and right freely with the controller to look at anything I want at the sky without having to use the nexstar?

Hi dear, i write from Italy, which kind of software do you use on your computer to work with it? .. grazie e Buon Natale!

Is the primary mirror spherical or parabolic?

Hi, can you attach an Digital SLR to this 130SLT model ?

is it possible to use rechargeable batteries with this?

I just got one of these used and whatever I am looking at with the scope, is upside down, HOW Do I fix that?

Just got this one but it was damaged. 😢.

For a GoTo Telescope with a 5" inch aperture, yes this is pretty damn affordable. Do some research and you're gonna see GoTo scopes well over $600 with similar optics. You are paying for the GoTo motor and Database. The aperture itself isn't that expensive as I have a 10" Telescope for about $175 more than this but without a GoTo device which can make the telescope a pain at times. It is all about what you are trying to see and how you intend to do so.

yes

why is everything so expensive in Australia. I've seen this for no cheaper than $880 here

Good day, You did not tell if a photo camera can be fixed for astrophotography. How to make astrophotography, have you tried with this telescope Celestron NextStar 130SLT? is there a risk to have light of stars traces on the photography due to discrepancies between earth rotation and motorized rotation. I would appreciate your view on this, thank you for the good video

nextstar?? What is that? Do you eat?

Can you move it manually?? Or can you only move it using the computer??

can you see galaxies with this telescope?

I don't think you can see mirror scratches while looking through the scope. You will just see a degraded image.

How can you take pictures with this?

no its actually a type of toilet paper.yes you can eat it too if you don't want to throw it away after using it.

Hola sergiopa2002 buen video pero esta mejor el de español. Saludos bro

Você é brasileiro? Are you brazilian? tem um sutaque