How bad is the Skywatcher 130 PS ?

[Oat]

I sold my 200 Dob - it was too big to move, certainly not grab and go. Now i am scope less..... ;-(

 

Just how bad is the Skywatcher 130PS ? On paper the scope is pretty suitable for my needs, and the simplicity of the AZ5 is exactly what i want.

The reason i ask how bad the 130PS is, is that the primary mirror is fixed and non collimatable. In this regard, it would be good to hear from someone with first hand experience of this scope. 

 

I did also consider the 130 heritage scope but discounted it for 2 reasons. The helical focuer is not as nice to use as 'proper' focusers on other scopes, but mainly as i am tall and do not want to be buckled over looked through a scope. Hence i am looking at the 130PS ont he AZ5.

 

I am budget sensitive, but am open to buying used.

[MattGP]

Pretty sure I’ve seen a specific thread on here about how much people love this scope  maybe check the search function for it 

[Cornelius Varley]

1 minute ago, MattGP said:

Pretty sure I’ve seen a specific thread on here about how much people love this scope  maybe check the search function for it 

Are your confusing the SW130PDS (different telescope) and the SW130PS which is a simpler design ?

[MattGP]

7 minutes ago, Cornelius Varley said:

Are your confusing the SW130PDS (different telescope) and the SW130PS which is a simpler design ?

Oops my bad....noob out 😂

[Oat]

18 hours ago, Cornelius Varley said:

Are your confusing the SW130PDS (different telescope) and the SW130PS which is a simpler design ?

I may end up going for for the PDS and buying an AZ5 to sit it on.