A great telescope at a great price - Sky Watcher EvoStar 80ED Apo Refractor

I bought this telescope 2 1/2 years ago. I apologize for not reviewing it sooner. It really is a Great Telescope at a Great Price, especially when it is on sale. I own at least 5 other telescopes, from an 80mm refractor to a 12 inch Dob, and this one is my overall favorite. It is bigger than the 80mm but still portable, much more portable than the Dob, plus it has great optics. Though small, it is big enough to see lots of detail on the Moon and planets plus see hundreds of deep sky objects; but it really shines on brighter double stars and open clusters. I am amazed at how pinpoint the stars look in this scope, especially after using my big Dob. The contrast is great too. I love looking at the Pleiades and seeing the tiny stars and the nebulosity around them. The finder, star diagonal, focuser, and storage case are good to very good and the eyepieces are decent to good. The only downside is the dew shield does not slide for more compact storage. All in all, the package is a bargain, especially when on sale and with a coupon.

Highly Recommended.