Yes it was a very big telescope with a tripod to put it somewhere. I had a nice spot in my backyard where i installes the whole thing...it was my first telescope. A more handful one would be perfect. I would love to buy one in the future..when you cab carry it with you should be great. Then you will get much more pleasure and will see more...with this big telescope i could find many objects but its hard to use it and not suitable to take it somewhere.