We don't think it should cost a fortune to enjoy the night sky, and so we've tested and tried loads of different scopes to find one that works really well at this price point. This model comes with a really nice quality 80mm aperture reflector optical tube. It gathers more light than Galileo had when he discovered the moons of Jupiter. To help you get the most of this scope we've bundled it with a red light flashlight that will preserve your night vision, a nice set of filters to add contrast to those bright solar system objects like the moon and planets, and an excellent guide to the 110 Messier objects that will keep you busy with your telescope year-round. This is everything you need to get a good start.