Comments about Celestron Celestron Omni XLT 150mm, 6", Newtonian Reflector Telescope, 750mm f/5 Focal Length with HD CG-4 German Equatorial Mount & 1.75" Steel Leg Adjustable Tripod:

This is the first telescope I have owned, although I have been seriously stargazing for about a year (with 15X70 Binocs). Even from a VERY light polluted area (I live in the middle of a metro area with almost 2 million people), I am able to see a surprising number of deep sky objects. Clusters and larger nebula are easy, and even galaxies have been faintly visible, such as M81, M82, M104 and M94. The galaxies are hard to find because of light pollution and because I only have two eyepieces (4 and 25mm - a 9 is on the way!). But remember, this is viewing from a very urban, horribly light-polluted area. When I get this thing to a dark sky location, I have a feeling I will be absolutely thrilled! Very well constructed, super tripod. Magnificent views of the moon and Saturn! Very happy with the scope. Also very happy with Adorama so far, bought the scope and an eyepiece from them -[...]

Comments about Celestron Celestron Omni XLT 150mm, 6", Newtonian Reflector Telescope, 750mm f/5 Focal Length with HD CG-4 German Equatorial Mount & 1.75" Steel Leg Adjustable Tripod:

This is my first telescope purchase ever so I cannot compare it to anything else. The scope is great and the mount seems to be a perfect match. The construction was easy, you can tell how high quality everything is when putting it together. Everything fits so snug and seems very heavy duty. [...] First night out I saw orions nebula, very beautiful and the sliver of moon was gorgous also. Second night out I tried out the dual axis motors. No polar alignment and just rough north alignment using my eyes. I was amazed at the accuracy of these motors. I set my scope on saturn and used my 6mm w/ 2x barlow, engaged the motors, left for about 10 minutes. I was very surprised that when I came back saturn was still in my scopes view. Also, I purchased the Celestron accessory kit which I highly recommend. I purchased the 5 EP + barlow one which is great. I highly recommend this scope to any beginner wanting to purchase a quality scope that will last them a very long time. Soon I will be using this scope for beginner astrophotography. Can't wait!