The Meade RB-70 is a very good telescope for beginners. It is ideal for both terrestrial and celestial applications. The RB-70 offers multi-coated glass optics to allow clear and crisp images of the moon and the planets. This refractor scope can also be used for astrophotography with an appropriate T-mount adapter. Its altazimuth mount has dual axis slow motion controls for precise operation. It comes with a full size tripod, two 1.25" super plossl eyepieces, and a Red-dot finder scope to easily locate heavenly objects.
Red-dot viewfinder
Diagonal mirror ideal for terrestrial and astronomical use
Full size tripod provides a rigid and stable platform
All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
Accessory tray for convenient storage of accessories
Meade AutoStar Suite Astronomer software with 10,000 object database