Meade etx-80 at-tc-bb - Meade ETX-80 AT TC Astro Telescope w/ Autostar Computer Controller & Tripod

I have had this scope for over two years and it has been so much fun to use. Very nice optics, super light and great accessories. Autostar is wonderful and the instructional videos make it a breeze to get familiar with its features.The wide field of view with the 26mm eyepiece makes "set-up" alignment very easy. Battery life is exceptional. The number of turns on the focusing knob takes a while to get used to when you use the internal flip Barlow. It comes with everything you need to get going though I've added Meade Series 4000 40mm and 6.4mm eyepieces, as well as moon filters. You are not limited to just the moon and planets with this little scope either and the "Tonight's Best" guided tour is a great feature. The scope packs up in the quality backpack beautifully and I have recommended this scope to educational organizations for their Astronomy programs. It also make a great spotting scope.

Pros: Compact, light, nice optics, super value, fun!
Cons: None

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