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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…

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… have used a telescope, you will clearly see that having an equatorial mount is so useful.

This is a good starter scope for someone who wants more of an astronomical telescope. You get a lot… 58 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

…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…

from Amazon.com

…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… 13 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

…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…

from Amazon.com

…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… 13 more reviews »

from Amazon.com

… have used a telescope, you will clearly see that having an equatorial mount is so useful.

This is a good starter scope for someone who wants more of an astronomical telescope. You get a lot… 33 more reviews »

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…The five stars represent my opinion about the scope. I'm a novice at astronomy, so I can't really make any comparisons. I can tell you, however, that this scope does everything I've ever read about…

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… 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 stargazers who can advise you… 15 more reviews »

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… to interesting objects. These investments will greatly add to your enjoyment.

What more can I say? This is the kind of scope that experienced observers have been trying to steer novices towards…

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… in all a decent starter scope. I would like to get it out of town and into a dark desert to see what I can really see with it. And I would like to get it properly collimated. I think this would make all…

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… that is comparing apples to oranges. All in all a decent starter scope. I would like to get it out of town and into a dark desert to see what I can really see with it. And I would like to get it properly… 78 more reviews »

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… about viewing the planets and hopefully some deep sky objects. Novice would be the best way to describe my viewing experience. However, I was able to get the scope setup and struggled with the star…

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…I am a true novice in the astronomy field, having owned only a meade telestar 70mm which allowed a fair image of the moon, a very small glimpse of Venus and little else. I searched for a new scope… 2 more reviews »

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… necessity for this scope. You'll want to get one right away. The scope does have a 2" eyepiece adapter, which is unusual and a really nice feature on a starter scope such as this. It's worth buying a 2…