Editors Note (2026): The OneSky is no longer available from Astronomers Without Borders but is still sold as the Sky-Watcher Heritage 130 and Celestron Luminos 130. The optical design, construction, and features are essentially identical so this review applies equally to all three scopes.
Stock photo of the OneSky courtesy of Astronomers Without Borders.
A well designed, compact 5″ telescope and mount for $200? It may sound too good to be true but despite a few caveats this 130mm f/5 reflector is a capable telescope at an outstanding price.
Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) is an organization that offers astronomy outreach programs all over the world. The OneSky telescope is made for Celestron in China and sold in the US by AWB to help fund these programs. My intent in purchasing the OneSky was for use as a travelscope but for now I want to focus on its suitability as a general use telescope.
[You can also read more about using the OneSky as a travelscope.]