Meade DS-2130 (350 x 127mm) Telescope

Pros: Decent construction, nice features, and the AutoStar controller is almost intuitive.

Cons: Material construction is cheap (ergo the price). The tripod leg supports are flimsy.

Review: The Meade DS-2130-LNT is a very usable telescope for the serious amateur at a decent price. The construction is a bit on the cheap side but price/value is good. Out of the box (some assembly required) it was easy to setup and get going...didn't even need ...

Pros: It makes you look smart....

Cons: I'd be in serious trouble trying to sell this thing...it's that bad...

The Bottom Line: Wouldn't even give it away for christmas...

Review: I also aquired my ds 2130 for christmas, anxiously I assembled the telescope with ease. (Luckily I have at least 100 aa batteries at home...kids) Waited till night time and carefully read the instructions, first it was missing the lens finder, next, it ...

Pros: very easy to set up.

Cons: optics are garbage, at least on mine they were.

Review: I was really excited to get this scope for christmas, i unboxed it and assembly was childs play needing only a screw driver, out onto the patio i went and excitedly focused up on the moon, yes it was sharp but oh my....the bright yellow halo around the ...