This item is everything we expected it to be and more. We're having alot of fun with it and the grandchildren like to look through it also. Shipment was fast and well packaged.
This is an excellent scope for those who want a decent scope. It comes with Autostar (has 1400 database), the apeture is decent too and the focal length is about average. The price that this scope is selling for here ($379) is a little much. You can get this scope for ($299) brand new out of the box.
I am a long time amateur astronomer and am impressed with this telescope. I have not checked it out optically but have heard a lot of great things about Meads optics. The telescope show quality all over. I am into variable stars and I really appreciate the variable speed motor which enables me to move the field of view several degrees away and do it smoothly. The little finder scope, although excellent, gives me a pain in my neck when observing at the zenith making things uncomfortable.So I will be replacing it with a right angle finder as used on the ETX 125.It would be fine if your interest is terestial though.I highly recommend this scope to anyone who is interested in viewing the stars and planets.
I have used this telescope for a while now, and I am very impressed with the power. Overall this is a great telescope. I have never had any problems with it, great for any star gazer!