I bought this telescope after a friend recommended it. I looked around for a while but was nervous about cheaper telescopes because I wasn't sure how good they really were. The initial setup was very simple. The whole thing was packed in a small backpack, which offers plenty of space to make repacking easier. After I got all the different pieces out, it was so obvious how it came together that I didn't even look at the instructions. After assembling, I quickly checked the instructions to make sure I had (had) done it correctly and found them clear and well written. At first I went outside and pointed it to the moon. It was very easy, but unfortunately it was too cloudy to get a very good view. The next day I straightened up inside and pointed the telescope out of a window (this is not recommended as the window can blur the image) but despite the morning fog and the window closed, I got an OK focus and my phone to the Viewfinder mounted to take a few photos (one of which is attached). Still in the early days with the telescope but everything looks fine so far, I think I would have preferred a heavier tripod just for the added stability, but it's a compromise against the weight you have to carry and the tripod provided is perfect adequate, especially at this price. The phone holder is a really nice addition, that means I can take pictures and show my family what they're missing out on, and hopefully be able to haul them out into the country even on clear nights. However, I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone just starting to look up at the sky.