After fourteen years away from astronomy, a very, very inquisitive child has lured me back (sleeps with a "Planets" book in hand, etc.).
Space/carrying constraints mean a mid-sized refractor at most (and I always loved them anyway...). Budget (<$700) started me looking at a 90mm Celestron Firstscope until I saw the AOE 102L, asked around, etc. The AOE people have been very helpful to us.
I'm just counting down the days (and, of course, hoping the weather picks). I've even found a stand for a junior sky watcher!!!
