The relatively high 12x power adds a good deal of image detail and gets you closer to the action here on earth, or helps you reach a little further into space to view more distant objects. From the SkyProdigy, a telescope so smart it can align itself, to our high-performance EdgeHD optical system, we’ve revolutionized the hobby of astronomy for beginners and advanced amateurs alike.

Slightly overcast, I gazed from the escarpment looking at roads, cars, people, trees, factories, and boats in the distance.The rubber is non-slip, enhanced by the rubber pimples, and the focus knob is also textured and tactile.

All sides of all elements are multi-coated, providing the best light transmission (up to about 95%), sharpness, and contrast.

Coupled with large objective lenses, BaK-4 prisms offer amazing light gathering capabilities, making them ideal for stargazing and other low-light applications.