Celestron NexStar 130 SLT Reflector
Priced at around $440 the Celestron NexStar 130 SLTReflector telescope would more than qualify as an entry level scope. The NexStar 130 SLT would prove more than adequate for night-time viewing whenever you begin to mount the learning curve. The telescope comes with the computerized GOTO which allows you "with a touch of a button you to select the object catalog, change the slew speed, view fascinating information about an object, or simply find out whether a desired object is visible in the sky." The Celestron NexStar 130 SLT is powered by 8 AA user supplied batteries or an optional AC adapter. The internal battery compartment provides power to the high precision servo motors for rigid low-vibration performance while eliminating cord wrap issues associated with external battery packs.
Features:
* Computerized hand controller with 4000-plus-object database;
* Quick-release fork-arm mount, optical tube and accessory tray for quick set up;
* SkyAlign for easy alignment on any three bright celestial objects;
* Comes with "The Sky" Level 1 planetarium software and NSOL telescope control software for controlling the telescope via computer; requires the Celestron Computer Cable
v Internal battery compartment to prevent cord wrap during use;
* Sturdy stainless steel tripod;
* Starpointer finder scope to help with alignment;
* Auxiliary port for additional accessories such as GPS;
* Motorized altazimuth mount and fully computerized hand controller;
* US and International city database for easy location settings,
* Flash upgradeable hand-controller software and motor-control units
Source: Telescopes.com