Id read that some people have had some trouble with the eq mount but mine is as smooth as butter

Id read that some people have had some trouble with the eq mount but mine is as smooth as butter  Read Less

7 takes the magnification above specs but i use the barlow with the other eyepieces as well

7 takes the magnification above specs but i use the barlow with the other eyepieces as well  Read Less

Yes i know the 2x barlow with the 4

Yes i know the 2x barlow with the 4  Read Less

I often use google skymaps to coarsely guide me to stuff that i can then tune in better with the included finder scope

I often use google skymaps to coarsely guide me to stuff that i can then tune in better with the included finder scope  Read Less

Optically this scope is surprisingly good given the price

Optically this scope is surprisingly good given the price  Read Less

With those criteria in mind i purchased the orion 9005 astroview 120st equatorial refractor telescope which includes a solid eq...  Read More

With those criteria in mind i purchased the orion 9005 astroview 120st equatorial refractor telescope which includes a solid equatorial mount and pretty much met my requirements  Read Less

Also i would like to see the dual focuser come stock

Also i would like to see the dual focuser come stock  Read Less

A 2 focuser can be purchased separately as can drive motors for the mount

A 2 focuser can be purchased separately as can drive motors for the mount  Read Less