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…This scope is not a good starter scope for anyone interested in astronomy. Here's why:

1. The objective is too small, only 60 mm, 2.36 inches, so it is too small to bring in the light… 9 more reviews »

…First off, buyers must be aware that this is only an 80mm refractor and will not blow you away with its deep sky ability. That being said, this scope is a perfect starter scope for lunar… 9 more reviews »

…I'm very pleased with this telescope. I've always looked up at the stars in wonder, now I can see more then I thought were out there. This is a great starter scope, from what I've been told…

… just start with the 32mm lens "aim" at what i want to look at, and then start stepping the lenses down.

All in all, I would recommend this as a good starter scope. Just point… 4 more reviews »

… lense is pretty useful, but the 4mm SR lense is barely adequate. The 3x barlow is ok at low power, but there is significant chromatic aberration and smearing at high power. I think this is a good starter… 68 more reviews »

…This scope is not a good starter scope for anyone interested in astronomy. Here's why:

1. The objective is too small, only 60 mm, 2.36 inches, so it is too small to bring in the light… 4 more reviews »

…First off let me say that usually in astronomy aperture rules. The bigger the glass the greater the light gathering ability of the scope. That being said 60mm is the lowest readily available starter… 45 more reviews »

…This scope is not a good starter scope for anyone interested in astronomy. Here's why:

1. The objective is too small, only 60 mm, 2.36 inches, so it is too small to bring in the light…

…This scope is not a good starter scope for anyone interested in astronomy. Here's why:

1. The objective is too small, only 60 mm, 2.36 inches, so it is too small to bring in the light… 16 more reviews »

…This scope is NOT a good starter scope for anyone interested in astronomy. Here's why:

1. The objective is too small, only 60 mm, 2.36 inches, so it is too small to bring in the light… 1 more review »

… of scope that experienced observers have been trying to steer novices towards for decades. Although, I recommend that you do your homework before buying any scope--learn the sky and get to know experienced… 12 more reviews »

… novice. If this is a present for a child or a gift a parent and a child can share Get the Autostar controller. It really helps when you are not sure what you are viewing in the sky. But be warned… 37 more reviews »

… impressive.

All in all, this should be a better scope and a better experience than it has been. If I was a true novice, I'd be tearing my hair out by now and ready to ebay it for $1.98 and a can… 14 more reviews »

… points.... or...

Viewing is incredible, clear, crisp and detailed. I am throughly impressed with the optics.

As I previously stated, a nice starter system for a family to begin… 11 more reviews »

… great starter. The cons are the complete lack of documentation included for set up and alignment procedures as well as total lack of any kind of support on Bushnell's web site. Even the astronomy links… 4 more reviews »