This telescope is great. I bought it for grandkids (age 8- 12) to use in their “pirate ship.” I wanted something more than a toy, but not a professional scope – as it might get dropped, etc. First, I was impressed that it works so well. I could see features on a jet distinctly – though at least a mile away. And, it truly is “monocular” – meaning the image is right side up. Traditional “pirate type” scopes invert the image – a by-product of using only two lenses. This scope has the addition lens to correct the image. Only problem user will have is that, like all handheld strong scopes, the image “shakes.” Difficult to steady, unless you rest on post, etc. For us, this scope is perfect. Looks very “piratey” but kids will be able to see distant birds, squirrels, or Spanish treasure ships.
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