I own several telescopes - some being considerably more expensive and sophisticated than this - yet the Sky-Watcher 130P SupaTrak AUTO remains my favourite telescope overall.
The 5-inch format of the mirror means that the telescope tube is surprisingly lightweight and very easy to handle, and along with the tripod can be packed into the car for family holidays without eyebrows being raised. The telecope and mount can be left assembled as an attractive addition to a conservatory or bedroom without dominating the room, and it can be carried outside - fully-assembled - without much difficulty.
I'm a big fan of the SupaTrak mount that comes with the telescope. It lasts for several evenings on a single set of AA batteries (no need for heavy power-tanks!), and unlike many manually-operated mounts you can scan the telescope across the stars without any wobbling. It's a telescope which can be set-up almost instantaneously when needed, and it responds well to those expensive eyepieces that you'll eventually be tempted into buying! A thoroughly recommended, highly-enjoyable telescope!
