I use it for two nights only but very satisfied with the results

I use it for two nights only but very satisfied with the results  Read Less

I was particularly pleased with the finder scope and its ease of alignment

I was particularly pleased with the finder scope and its ease of alignment  Read Less

Had i received a scope of this quality from astro physics or takahashi i would have returned it

Had i received a scope of this quality from astro physics or takahashi i would have returned it  Read Less

The solution is to balance the scope with the camera or diagonal mounted and the tube extended

The solution is to balance the scope with the camera or diagonal mounted and the tube extended  Read Less

The stock focuser is not meant for super heavy eyepieces

The stock focuser is not meant for super heavy eyepieces  Read Less

Betelgeuse is one of my favorite stars to look at

Betelgeuse is one of my favorite stars to look at  Read Less

Many peeps install aftermarket focusers but they cost 13 of the scopes price

Many peeps install aftermarket focusers but they cost 13 of the scopes price  Read Less

No cushioning material inside the shipping carton

No cushioning material inside the shipping carton  Read Less

The answer goes all the way back to a premier telescope manufacturer in japan who in the late nineties began shipping flourite refractors

The answer goes all the way back to a premier telescope manufacturer in japan who in the late nineties began shipping flourite refractors  Read Less

If you feel roughness when using the left knob of the focuser but not the right knob then the left knob is not positioned correctly

If you feel roughness when using the left knob of the focuser but not the right knob then the left knob is not positioned correctly  Read Less

Thankfully the case is well made with good padding because the packaging by amazon was horrible

Thankfully the case is well made with good padding because the packaging by amazon was horrible  Read Less

Dont touch the 4 hex screws at the four corners as they attach the black part of the focuser to the white part of the focuser

Dont touch the 4 hex screws at the four corners as they attach the black part of the focuser to the white part of the focuser  Read Less

This is a wonderful scope for a beginner or for an experienced observer who wants a highquality refractor without the high price tag

This is a wonderful scope for a beginner or for an experienced observer who wants a highquality refractor without the high price tag  Read Less

Ive owned a number of highend apochromatic telescopes over the years but ultimately could not justify their highcost vs the amo...  Read More

Ive owned a number of highend apochromatic telescopes over the years but ultimately could not justify their highcost vs the amount of time i use them  Read Less

One thing to consider for a firsttime buyer is a mount for this scope

One thing to consider for a firsttime buyer is a mount for this scope  Read Less

In my research we are talking 11lbs vs

In my research we are talking 11lbs vs  Read Less