Bushnell NorthStar 788846 Telescope

For those that are easy frustrated and cannot follow directions, a few simple steps. First take a deep breath and relax. Second, buy yourself a little compass and a small level from ace hardware ($2.00-$5.00). When you set up your telescope, make sure that it's #1-Level and #2 pointing north. This is not mentioned in the Manual and I agree the manual has a little to be desired. Anyway, take your time with the computer set-up and play around with it. The more you get used to it and understand the functions, the easier it will become. Even the $4000.00 telescopes need to be aligned and adjusted. Use the telescope in the grass rather than on cement or your driveway to lower vibration. I even stuffed the tri-pod legs with some foam and that has helped dampen vibration. You might also want to (CAREFULLY) remove the focusing assembly and remove the thick factory goo and replace it with something lighter. This will allow you to focus faster and without moving the telescope while viewing small objects. In my opinion this is a great telescope and is quite powerful for the money. Spend a little extra $ and get a decent set of lenses. Throw the 3x barlow in the garbage, it's junk. I've seen Saturn, Jupiter and some faint fuzzies with this telescope and I'm quite impressed with the results. It's a great learning tool and is highly recommended for the first time buyer.