130p vs Skymax 102 or 127

[ben_e71]

Have read a really good review of the 130p on here and was decided. But having watched Sky at Night on iplayer when they were setting up beginners scopes I got seduced by the Skymax look.

I want something I can grab on evenings last night and look at moon, planets and bright shiny stuff. Want to be able to see Saturn's rings and detail on Jupiter.

I also quite like the idea of summer BBQ and getting scoe out to show friends stuff in the sky.

How does the 130 compare to the 102. Or should I be looking at the 127?

thanks

[JamesF]

If you're interested mostly in solar system targets then the Maks would probably be the better bet. I'd always go for more aperture for visual use if I could, so all things being equal I'd take the 127 over the 102 every time.

James