Meade 90mm StarPro AZ Refractor - 234003

The fully coated optics make Jupiter's bands and Saturn's rings surprisingly crisp even at 90mm aperture. For a first scope, the included mount feels sturdy enough to handle a light breeze without shaking. I'm impressed by how easy it was to aim and focus right out of the box.

The fully coated optics pull in crisp views of the moon’s craters on the first clear night, and the tripod’s built-in accessory holder keeps my eyepieces within easy reach. Setup took maybe ten minutes, and the mount glides smoothly enough to track a moving bird across the yard. This is exactly the

I was a little worried the tripod would feel flimsy, but the integrated accessory holder is a nice touch for keeping eyepieces handy. The views of Jupiter’s moons were crisp right out of the box.