i love this telescope . you should know this thing be a monster when it come to weight . I do not have a designate place for it , so i have to move it in and out of the house , it can be a pain in the a \*\* . but the optics so far be amazing . light gathering power be amazing . it be pricey but if it keep perform the way it have , it be worth it . i take some photo of the moon and jupiter with it , i will post they . I be a amateur amateur photographer and stargazer , the photo be not as good as some take by some of the more seasoned folk . reason for 3 star ? well , star align be the reason why I choose this particular telescope , and it do not work . I have look up and read a lot about this problem , and unless you have a very big sky where the weak gp system can get signal through , you will not be able to star align . hill around you house , mountain near by or tall wall around the yard will hinder the star alignment , be aware ! otherwise , spend the green and enjoy : -rrb-