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I've got this and it's a great little scope. If you haven't used a scope before the views of the moon are terrific, Jupiter with bands and moons, Saturn and it's rings, Messiers and other DSOs notching up. It performs brilliantly for its size, just be realistic and remember it is only 5 and a bit inches.
Generally we'll put together apart from the focusser being a bit sloppy. This can be easily fixed with plumbers tape but this has to be replaced around every 3-4 sessions. The provided eyepieces are OK until you can better.
Also remember that it is low and you'll need a platform for it (unless you want to sit on the ground). On my balcony or in the garden is fine as you can use a table but you'll have to rethink this before going to a dark site. I use a stool for it and have also been looking at maybe adapting the cats scratching pole which has a wide base and top, I don't know how the cat will take that though.
But I personally love the scope and would definitely recommend it if you can't get an 8" or bigger.
Edit: you can also pick it up with one hand, take it outside and be ready for viewing in a minute!
Are you sure you can't get it cheaper, I only paid $240 for mine a couple of months ago by looking around.
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