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from Amazon.com

… is the user has to know a bit about the sky before it is useful because you have to line up the scope manually on two stars to set the computer. The novice probably can't do this properly. Note, too… 12 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

… it is useful because you have to line up the scope manually on two stars to set the computer. The novice probably can't do this properly. Note, too, that the second star must be found fairly quickly after…

from Amazon.com

… it is useful because you have to line up the scope manually on two stars to set the computer. The novice probably can't do this properly. Note, too, that the second star must be found fairly quickly after…

from Telescopes.com

…Easy to use and to set up,But it just not the scope to see the exciting stuff that is programed in the memory of this little beast. The price is great for a starter… 78 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

… this is a great scope for the amateur astronomer. It's cheap enough that it won't break the bank (good especially if you're not sure if astronomy is for you) but still plenty good enough for some great… 10 more reviews »

from Telescopes.com

…Exceeded expectations. Easy to set up and go. Allows a novice to feel like he is in control. I'm gaining confidence after every use.…

from rjayne, Shopping.com

…Pros: Compact design; goto features; price in today's market Cons: Accessory tray and goto hand control mount are awkward. The Bottom Line: I would suggest this scope to any budding novice… 58 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

… fine astronomical planetarium programs on the market. Starry Night is very Macintosh friendly but is cross platform, so that I could "talk" to amateurs who using the Windows version. Initially having… 14 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

…This gift was purchased for a five year old, but his dad enjoys using it, too! Good for a starter- craters on the moon are sharp and clear. Great size, quality and price for someone younger.… 5 more reviews »

from Shopping.com

…Pros: Easy assembly. Light weight.
Cons: Terribly brief instruction manual. It doesn't explain things easily for a novice…

from cgjheilbrun, Shopping.com

…Pros: Easy assembly. Light weight. Cons: Terribly brief instruction manual. It doesn't explain things easily for a novice. Un-Helpfull website. The Bottom Line: Initial impression…

from Amazon.com

… as delicate, cottony, wisps of light.

To make these delicate wisps of light more perceptible, most experienced amateur astronomer use scopes with 8 inches of aperture or more. Such a scope will gather 5

… 37 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

… with this scope and what should you not expect?

What you should not expect is an easy ticket to stunning views like those in picture books. Those pictures were taken with time exposures. In an amateur… 4 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

…--and some experience building telescopes.

VERDICT:
As a bag of parts for an amateur telescope maker, this is an okay product if you can find it on sale (mine was). It is not a useful… 1 more review »

from cgjheilbrun, Shopping.com

…Pros: Easy assembly. Light weight. Cons: Terribly brief instruction manual. It doesn't explain things easily for a novice. Un-Helpfull website. The Bottom Line: Initial impression… 11 more reviews »