The Tasco 70mm Spacestation Refractor AZ telescope is a good choice for beginners. It is suitable for both terrestrial and celestial applications. The telescope offers multi-coated glass optics to allow clear and crisp images. It can also be used for astrophotography with an appropriate T-Mount adapter. It comes with an adjustable aluminum tripod, a set of three eyepieces and a RedDot Starpointer finder scope to easily locate heavenly bodies.