Im still trying to figure it out.. - Meade ETX-125 PE UHTC Astro Telescope Premier Edition 125 PE w/ Tripod, AutoStar GOTO Controller. AutoAlign, SmartFinder, AutoStar Suite

this is the first telescope i have ever purchased, so i have nothing to compare it to. i cannot figure out how to do the alignment for the auto star. i never could get the smart finder set right, because when it got close to being right, it cracked!!! however with the autostar, you can easily move it up/down/left/right, even if you do not know what you are looking at, the view is still awesome!! i also bought accessories so i could hook my camera up to the scope, and i have gotten some amazing pictures.. the moon is just breathtaking when looking through this scope. it is heavy, but the bigger you go, the heavier it gets.. i like it alot, and if i ever learn to use it i am sure i will love it!!
Pros: easy to set up, fun for whole family
Cons: auto star is confusing, smart finder breaks easily

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.