Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Received my Celestron 70EQ and was very pleased with the packaging as it appeared that the "gorillas" at UPS had dropped the box on its end...But it was double boxed so no damage..except for a "bent" inner and otter box.. I was relieved.. AND...Amazaon came through again... with overnight shipping ..as a "Prime Member" Very nice "scope" for the price.. I have two 4.5" Newtonians... one Simmons.. one Meade.. and "back in the day" .. as a teenager.. I had a 12" Newtonian with a 10' tube in my back yard.. So.. I have some experience with telepscopes and viewing the night sky... Was looking for a small refractor to take to the desert (my back yard) for night viewing.. did not want to spend a lot of cash.. Found this Celestron.... checked all the reviews.. as usual.. and "pulled the trigger" Nice build quality, good design.. a lot of telescope for the money.. I like the camera attachment feature..on the tube mount.. and the set up for a "clock drive".. which I will purchase.. soon.. on Amazon for $45.. also a Celestron product.. I have only done limited "terrestrial" viewing ..so far.. the unit performs.. fine. Will start evening viewing soon... The included software is nice.. dated.. but adequate. I have several "star finder" software titles.. The "SkyX First Light Edition" is a good starter CD.. Would recommend this one for a beginner or occasional "star gazer".. NOT a "serious" scope.. But you really can't go wrong for the price.. also like that it has an "actual", printed owners manual and "back up" CD...