A truss dobsonian on a budget - Explore Scientific 12in/305mm Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope

The Explore Scientific 12in Ultra Light Dobsonian is a budget telescope that has some things going for it. Price, ease of collimation, and very very portable. But at this price point don't expect perfection. The one I received had serious issues with the altitude movement. And there was the beginnings of rust in the bottom of the mirror box and along the outer edges. (For an in-depth review and solutions visit Dakota Starry Nights on Youtube.) But once I fix the altitude movement I was very pleased with the scope's performance. I didn't return it because the mirror check out to be very good which is as good as these mass produced mirrors get. You can't fix a bad mirror but I could fix the altitude movement. The focuser that comes with the ES Ultra Light is a nice one too, with a 10 to 1 fine focus knob. For the price paid it wasn't a bad deal. And if you are lucky enough to get one without issues, then it's a great deal.