FINALLY back out again

[Eddster]

So, for various reasons, I didn't get out with the scope last year. Finally got it out again last night for about an hour before the boys went to bed.

I still remain impressed with the Skywatcher 130. Can't believe how well it performs. I just hunted down a couple of favourites which, at last, I was able to share with my youngest who's a bit of a space fan. We observered Mars, M31, and M57. I still can't believe what a good view of M57 this instruments gives even though there was quite a bit of light pollution last night. There was a defined ring with a bit of colour. Also took a look at M13, but that wasn't so good, I'm going to need a darker night for that. 

Looking forward to darker skies and actually getting more use out of this scope!

(also still thinking about getting the 200p or 250p as an upgrade too)