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Pretty much all the small reflector and especially refractor, scopes are disappointing. Hard to get a polar alignment, no clock drive so you are constantly adjusting, poor optics. That being said, they are affordable and ok for the stuff that is "in the neighborhood" (neighbors, moon, and planets) These are always marketed as"first scopes" but to me they can be so frustrating it's a wonder anybody ever gets involved with the hobby. Play with one of these but when you are ready, get an 8" schmidt cassegrain with a drive unit. They are pretty cheap used.

However in your situation I would go with the Meade. It's a lot more scope.

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