Astronomy is not exclusively for the experts. Budding astronomers all over are feeling the excitement of owning and using their very own telescope. With the ability to see the moon and more why shouldn t they take the opportunity and have an expert stargazing experience. The Omni XLT 120 Telescope is the Celestron telescope that many amateur astronomers flock to when they want quality and simplicity in one. High Quality High quality optics start with each lens and/or mirror being hand selected so only the finest grade of optical glass is used and that is why this Omni XLT 120 Telescope is a favorite among many starlovers. The Omni XLT 120 Telescope makes for a great first telescope as it allows for great high contrast views of the night sky. Setting up the whole assembly is relatively easy with the no-tool setup so you can get started right away. 120 Refractor Optical Tube The 120 optical tube has the Celestron proprietary StarBright XLT coatings which provide maximized light transmission for brighter and sharper results than telescopes without the coating. The tube has a focal length of 1000 mm allowing for optimal results with limited work involved. You will be able to view the most stunning sights of our vast universe. The 120 Refractor tube has a 6x30 finderscope that aids in slewing and locating objects in the night sky and a 25 mm multicoated eyepiece which allows for a 50° FOV for even more viewing options. Omni CG-4 Equatorial Mount and Tripod Omni XLT series features the stable platform of the CG-4 manual mount and high quality optics. Using aspheric shaping technology in conjunction with hand-figuring the optics the Omni XLT presents an image with virtually no spherical aberration. The ball bearings in both axis of the mount make for a smooth performance. The RA and DEC slow motion controls and setting circles are able to accurately locate and track sky objects. The mount has a heavy-duty pre-assembled stainless steel tripod featuring 1.75 steel legs with center brace/accessory tray and bubble level. The mount also comes with two counterweights a 7 lbs and a 4 lbs weight. In addition the telescope is comparably light so you can carry and set up your telescope with ease on all your travels. Enjoy the sky tonight.