The DS-2130ATS-LNT reflector telescope from Meade is an easily-used, non-threatening entry for serious beginners in the fun world of astronomy. The Meade DS-2130ATS-LNT has enough of the most important quality of a telescope that is the ability to gather light and to have some serious fun looking at the stars, planets, and other celestial bodies. A 5.1" aperture reflector is great for city dwellers entering the world of amateur astronomy.
Best of all, the Meade DS-2130ATS-LNT telescope has Meade's patented Level North™ Technology capacities. You don't need to know the night sky. Thanks to electronic sensors for levelling and determining magnetic north, the process of getting your scope ready to hunt for celestial objects is shortened dramatically. Determine your location's longitude and latitude if you can to enter in to the telescope (the various "bird's eye" mapping services are great for this), or merely enter your USA zip code. That's it. The machine does the rest. It will point to the first alignment star, which you will further hone in on with the finderscope. It is absurdly simple, reliable and quick.
