Bought this as a gift, it is a great first time telescope. Directions were okay, but we did have to reference YouTube. We also ordered a fire more lenses to see closer. Once all together and you have practiced in daylight, it is great family fun.

I have tried and tried to get this thing to focus at higher magnification. It’s just not going to happen. This total junk! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY, AND TIME!

The gears for the view finder were stripped coming out of the box, you can turn the knob and hear/feel the gears sliding past the teeth on the eye piece.

just what I wanted

Does not stay balanced.

I bought this last year for my Grandson's Birthday. Couldn't find it at a Sam's in Michigan. I bought and paid for it out of Florida and had his Nana ship it to us in Michigan. All he wanted was this telescope and I figured National Geographic it has to be good...NOPE.. Viewing everything was upside down...Couldn't return it because I paid for it in Florida.. Very unhappy Grandson now it sits in the closet. And we live in the country perfect view of the sky...do not waste your money!

To try and view anything other than a Big Full Moon is less than satisfying. "Targeting" Red Dot is worthless as adjustment screws to align view do not function. Simple decoration. Instructions very poor and font sized as if it were on a postage stamp. Pretty pictures of nebula and nearby galaxies included - because you can't see with telescope. Very dissaponted. Was Christmas gift for son.

It’s not the greatest. Can’t get it to focus on the mood.

Rugged construction. However instructions leave a bit to be desired