The Skywatcher GreatStart SW 130N-EQ2 130mm Manual Reflector Telescope provides light gathering sufficient to resolve rudimentary structural detail in prominent deep-space objects to a greater extent than a 114mm mirror instrument. M13 the spectacular globular star cluster in Hercules can be incrementally resolved into thousands of additional stars surrounding the object's central core compared to a 114mm scope. Glowing, cloud-like nebulosity is more impressive, brighter and seen in wider in extension in emission nebulae like M42 (The Great Orion Nebula) and M8 (Laguna Nebula) compared to a 114mm diameter instrument. The SW 130N-EQ2 resolves lunar and planetary detail admirably. The SW 130N can be relied upon to provide satisfying images of solar system objects that are superior to that of a 114mm telescope. Nonetheless, the incredible sharpness of the SW 90AR-EQ2 objective lens for planetary viewing may be a better choice for those primarily relegated to observing the solar system because deep space viewing is severely compromised by city sky glow. The primary mirror is fabricated from Grade-A glass to exacting demands of smoothness and optical figure. The mirror is aluminized and over coated with a hard protective quartz layer for lasting quality. This telescope offers a traditional focal length of 900mm yielding higher powers with each eyepiece used compared to the wide field SW 130NS-EQ2 model. The focuser assembly is solid and stable with a mechanically s