Draco 90/800 Reflector Telescope

Exceptional Beginner-Friendly Stargazing: My Experience with the Pie Matrix Draco 90/800 Reflector Telescope
As a passionate amateur astronomer who’s been dipping my toes into the night sky for a couple of years, I recently upgraded to the Pie Matrix Draco 90/800 Reflector Telescope, and it has truly exceeded my expectations. This Newtonian reflector, with its 90mm aperture and 800mm focal length, strikes the perfect balance between portability and power, making it an ideal choice for beginners and intermediate stargazers like me who want clear, detailed views without breaking the bank.
Right out of the box, the setup was a breeze—taking just about 10-15 minutes to assemble the sturdy aluminum tripod and attach the equatorial mount. The included accessories are comprehensive and thoughtful: two eyepieces (20mm for wide-field views and 6mm for higher magnification), a 3x Barlow lens that triples the power, a red dot finder scope for easy targeting, and even a smartphone adapter for capturing those Instagram-worthy shots of the cosmos. The helical rack-and-pinion focuser is smooth and precise, allowing for sharp adjustments without frustrating wobble.
Optically, this telescope shines. The 90mm aperture gathers ample light for vibrant, high-contrast images, revealing the Moon’s craters in stunning detail during my first session. I could clearly make out Saturn’s rings and Jupiter’s cloud bands on a clear night, and even spot some brighter deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula and star clusters in the Pleiades. The f/8.9 focal ratio keeps things forgiving for planetary viewing, with minimal chromatic aberration thanks to the fully multi-coated optics. While it’s not a powerhouse for faint galaxies, it’s more than capable for its price point, delivering views that feel professional without the steep learning curve of larger scopes.
What I love most is how user-friendly it is. The equatorial mount with slow-motion controls makes tracking celestial objects straightforward, especially for someone still getting the hang of polar alignment. It’s lightweight enough to transport to dark-sky sites, yet stable on the adjustable tripod—even in light breezes. The smartphone adapter has been a game-changer for astrophotography; I’ve snapped some impressive lunar photos that my friends can’t believe were taken with a beginner setup.

Awesome product, truly enjoying it. After the initial hiccup of ordering n delivering it. The installation was driven over video by Mohit & he did a fantastic job of helping me set it up it and also cleared any doubts i had.