This telescope is quite easy to use. has a 2'' steel tripod provide good stability even viewing at high power. large 8'' optics but still quite portable and easily set up by 1 person. Meade UHTC is great provide good contrast especially viewing planets. Overall a good telescope, but for a bit more money 1 can go for nexstar CPC 800 which have better mount and tripod, but setting up and aligment is much easier in meade lx 90 that is for sure.
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