Discovery Exclusive Meade ETX-80BB Backpack Observatory Telescope

This exclusive Discovery set, which includes a built-in Barlow lens, field compass, travel backpack and more, reveals the wonders of our planetary neighbors and beyond. This product is ideal for both terrestrial and astronomical observations. The Powerful, 80mm objective lens delivers bright, high-res images. Its Autostar Computer Controller system lets you browse and automatically locate more than 1,400 celestial objects at the touch of a button, including satellites. In addition, its built-in motor tracks objects and compensates for Earth's movement. Autostar includes guided tours for immediate experience viewing stars and makes suggestions for best eyepiece selection. The flip-mirror system delivers amazing clarity. Portable and lightweight only 7.5 lbs. (without tripod). Includes 1 year manufacturer's warranty. Also includes 9.7 and 26mm super plossl eyepieces, built-in Barlow lens doubles eyepiece power, computer control panel featuring auxiliary input port and on/off LED, a sturdy, aluminum field tripod with bubble level indicator, a built-in timer and reminder alarm for use with astrophotography applications. Accessories include dew shield, compass, erecting prism, and a durable backpack with room for telescope and all accessories. Observe the feather structure of an eagle from 50 yards or study the rings of Saturn from a distance of 800 million miles. Then focus beyond the solar system to the universe of nebulae and remote galaxies.

Reader Reviews
This is a handy little scope for the price and size. It might not look like much or have some of the specs of larger scopes, but it's much easier to handle and assemble. The quality is pretty good - I've had no problems with parts or optics. The alignment is also fairly straight-forward.

It is a tad noisy, but that hasn't been a problem for me.